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The Swingaroos at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 28, 2015
Theater review: The Swingaroos at Florida Studio Theatre

This six-piece swing band turns back the clock

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jebco Ventures CEO Jim Bridges discusses his group's plans for an Embassy Suites along U.S. 41 at a workshop Thursday evening.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2015
Developers, residents discuss downtown Embassy Suites construction

With developer Jebco Ventures hoping to begin work on a hotel at Second Street and U.S. 41 as soon as September, residents inquired about the group’s plans for construction Thursday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 28, 2015
FYI Friday: Sarasota County prepares for Tropical Storm Erika

This week's FYI Friday features news about Tropical Storm Erika, security on Bird Key and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tropical Storm Erika's projected path has shifted back over Florida.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • August 28, 2015
County breaks in new EOC in anticipation of Erika

County breaks in new EOC in anticipation of Erika

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. JDub's Brewing Company will host the Bow Tie Challenge event with Cat Depot.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 28, 2015
Weekend Best Bet: Bow Tie Challenge

Cat Depot and JDub's Brewing Company celebrate National Bow Tie Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • August 28, 2015
Art Center Sarasota opens last exhibition of the 2014-2015 season

Galleries dedicated to text in art, artist Scott Bell and an open, juried exhibition opened and runs through Sept. 30

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview libero Sam Norden had 34 digs and 20 perfect passes.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2015
Riverview outlasts Venice

The Riverview High volleyball team held on to beat Venice 3-2 Aug. 27.

  • Sarasota
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Sophomore Sydney Jaco is the fourth member of her family to play volleyball for Braden River High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 28, 2015
Leaving a Legacy

Sophomore Sydney Jaco is the fourth member of her family to play on the Braden River High volleyball program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 27, 2015
Whitney Beach showcases its businesses

The newly renovated and revitalized Whitney Beach Plaza held an open house on Aug. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 27, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Aug. 27

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Aug. 27

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An outdoor splash park has been worked into the design to allow members of the public to watch puppies as they play.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 27, 2015
Southeastern Guide Dogs expands with Puppy Academy

Construction will start in Nov. for a 19,229 square-foot facility for puppies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rio and Kaleb Rice find scallops at last year’s scallop search.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 27, 2015
Bay Watch to go scallop searching

The Sarasota Bay Watch will hold its eighth annual scallop search on Aug. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nine canines and their human companions graduated at the ceremony.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 27, 2015
Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrates graduates

Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrates graduates at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballrooom

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 27, 2015
Do This: 'The Essence of Oddity' art show

Do This: 'The Essence of Oddity' art show

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 27, 2015
SANCA hires 2017 World Rowing Championship event director

Meredith Scerba will start the position in October.

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