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Early voting begins today at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 26, 2015
Early voting for undergrounding referendum begins today

Early voting begins 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today through Oct. 30 at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet paid tribute to Ballet Master Pavel Fomin by performing his ballet, "Hommage À Chopin." Photo Credit: Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • October 26, 2015
Diversity in Dance

The Sarasota Ballet opened its 25th anniversary season showcasing the work of its own dancers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Braden River defeated Palmetto 35-0 to capture its second straight Class 7A-District 11 title Oct. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 26, 2015
Back-to-Back Champs

The Braden River High football team beat Palmetto 35-0 to win the Class 7A-District 11 title Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 26, 2015
Cops Corner 10.29.2015

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 26, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Oct. 26

A look at our favorite events this week

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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 26, 2015
Theater review: "Freak"

Raw honesty and gutsy insight dominate this Urbanite Theatre production

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 26, 2015
Key Club carves bootiful pumpkins

Guests and members of the Longboat Key Club enjoyed an afternoon of pumpkin carving Oct. 26, at the Tavern.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 25, 2015
16th annual CANDance 'Dancing With Our Stars'

16th annual CANDance 'Dancing With Our Stars'

  • Black Tie
Circus performers captivate the audience at the 2015 Circus Arts Gala.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 24, 2015
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  • Black Tie
Dana Towell, Brooklyn McCutchan and Matt Stamos
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2015
Tara Elementary holds annual fall festival

The festival helps raise money for classroom budgets.

  • East County
  • Schools
Haile Middle students Aidan Hurley and Miranda and Cody Davis show off their robot.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 24, 2015
Haile Middle hosts VEX Robotics Competition

East County students competed against more than 100 other students during the Battle in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2015
Fatal accident closes University Parkway for investigation

Venice man killed after running red light

  • East County
  • News
The walk began just after 9 a.m. with the survivors leading the charge.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2015
Hundreds walk for a cure

The American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk was held at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jorja and Jaimi Lowe, of Esplanade, show off their pink pride for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 24, 2015
Lakewood Ranch celebrates anniversary

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch helps East County commemorate the Ranch turning 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Franchesca Joseph with EmmaLee and Ted Holmes
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 24, 2015
Cardinal Mooney welcomes back alumni

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School hosts annual homecoming fish fry for families and alumni.

  • Sarasota
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