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Nick Reichert
June 7, 2015

Ringling College of Art and Design 2015 Reunion

Over 300 alumni descended on the campus this weekend to celebrate shared nostalgia and memories

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
June 7, 2015

Theater Review: 'Inspired Lunacy'

What is the meaning of life? Basically, it’s one big joke. That’s the big message behind FST's latest musical, “Inspired Lunacy.”

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Pam Nadon
June 7, 2015

Film Review: 'Love and Mercy'

"Love and Mercy" chronicles the journey of triumph and tragedy that Brian Wilson endured as songwriter and musician for the Beach Boys.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Kristen Herhold
June 6, 2015

Mote celebrates World Oceans Day

Visitors to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium enjoyed the World Oceans Day family festival on June 6.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
June 5, 2015

Professional football league coming to Lakewood Ranch

On Friday afternoon, MLFB executives officially announced they will be moving their headquarters and training camp to the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Sports

Alex Mahadevan
June 5, 2015

FYI Friday: Sarasota County pulled into Benderson lawsuit

This week's FYI Friday features news about Sarasota County being named in a legal battle between Benderson Development and a contractor, paid parking on St. Armands Circle and more!

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
June 5, 2015

A Taste of Germany opens on south Siesta

After more than four years in Siesta Key Village, Tanja Hofmann moved her bakery and deli to the other side of the barrier island.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
June 5, 2015

Sarasota County moves ahead with Lido study

The county will pay Atkins North America Inc. $49,000 to review the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plans to mine Big Pass to renourish Lido Beach.

Siesta Key
News

Nick Friedman
June 5, 2015

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 5

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Amanda Sebastiano
June 5, 2015

Siesta Key Chamber shows its poker face

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its 4th annual Poker Tournament at the Sarasota Kennel Club to raise dollars for the 4th of July fireworks on Siesta Key public beach

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
June 5, 2015

Bird Key Yacht Club held its monthly art show on June 4. This month featured artist Susan Covert, who paints outdoor scenes of the Sarasota area and upstate New York, and pieces from the Sarasota Shell Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
June 4, 2015

Woman's Exchange 53rd Awards Celebration

Guests gathered at The Woman's Exchange on Thursday, June 4, for the Woman's Exchange 53rd Awards Celebration. The 2015-2015 Grant Recipients and Scholarship Recipients were honored at the event.