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Jenny Wallenda is pictured with her grandson, Nik Wallenda, and his family. Jenny Wallenda died Friday at 87 years old. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2015
Wallenda matriarch dies at 87

Jenny Wallenda, matriarch of the famous tight-rope walking Wallenda family, died Friday.

  • East County
  • News
Twin Oaks Polo Club defeated the South Side club 8-7.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 6, 2015
Ten Oaks Polo Club defeats South Side 8-7 in Observer Group Cup

Jon Luke Beck, a Ten Oaks rider, won most valued player.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2015
Children harvest fun at egg hunt

Harvest United Methodist Church hosted an Easter Egg hunt today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 5, 2015
Casa Del Mar has a hippity hoppity time

The Easter Bunny visited Casa Del Mar at the condo’s annual Easter egg hunt on April 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 5, 2015
Film Review 'Wild Tales'

Ironies, coincidences and bad behavior collide in the explosive new film, "Wild Tales."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chris and Avery Huver lean in to say hello to Sarasota County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol horse Valor.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 4, 2015
Siesta Key Village hops for Easter

Children and parents hopped to it for the Siesta Village Association Easter egg hunts Saturday morning at the Siesta beach access on Ocean Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steele Jackson, 8, said he was already pretty strong. His favorite thing at the Big Truck Day was the fire trucks. "They save lives sometimes," he said.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 4, 2015
Sarasota County hosts 19th Annual Big Truck Day EGGstravaganza

Different county and state departments brought big vehicles for kids to explore.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shelly welcomes back runners from the one mile fun run during the Run for the Turtles on Saturday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 4, 2015
Runners storm Siesta in Run for the Turtles

In support of sea turtle conservation, local runners took to the sands for the 29th annual 5K Run for the Turtles on Saturday morning at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 4, 2015
Beachplace goes on an egg hunt

Easter came a day early at Beachplace on April 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 4, 2015
Mar Vista has eggcellent time

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub held its annual Easter egg hunt on April 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 3, 2015
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Passover Seder

Temple Beth Israel held its Passover Seder to begin the week of Passover on April 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy: Martin Kresinske
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 3, 2015
Photo contest winners: January

Photo contest winners: January

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The revised sign ordinance is nearly five months in the making.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 3, 2015
City Commission to make decision on sign ban

On Monday, the City Commission will discuss an ordinance banning the placement of private signs in the public right of way — regulations that warrant further vetting, according to the city Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 3, 2015
FYI Friday: Kanye West heads to Longboat Key?

This week's FYI Friday features our April Fools' Day stories, news about traffic on St. Armands Circle and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 3, 2015
Theater Review: 'Sotto Voce'

Nilo Cruz’ “Sotto Voce” takes audiences on a hypnotic voyage of memory.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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