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Don Walker and Gary Marachek in "ART."Photo by Gary Sweetman Photography.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 28, 2015
Theater Review: 'Art'

Theater Review: 'Art'

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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • June 28, 2015
Art Center Sarasota celebrates Mashterpiece

To celebrate the closing of the Mashterpiece exhibit collaboration between Art Center Sarasota and Manasota Goodwill

  • Arts + Culture
Connie McManus is proud of her painting of a sailboat.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 28, 2015
St. Boniface displays talents with Watercolor Showcase

Following the 10 a.m. service at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, members gathered to admire and purchase completed paintings from the Watercolor group Sunday, June 28.

  • Siesta Key
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Tara Elementary fifth-grader Ty Moore and Braden River Elementary fourth-grader Carter Jula enjoyed playing one-on-one.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 28, 2015
Pirates score slam dunk with camp

Braden River High held the final week of its annual Summer Basketball Camp June 22 through June 25.

  • East County
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Terri Smith prepares to dig into her lobster dinner.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 27, 2015
Residents dip into Shrimp and Lobster Fest

Residents rolled up their sleeves to dig into the Shrimp and Lobster Fest Saturday, June 27 at the Sarasota Farmers Market.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 26, 2015
LISTEN: Wild Root

LISTEN: Wild Root

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Retro Brand US Flag shirt, $38.00 at Influence Men
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 26, 2015
Fashion Insider: Fourth of July Fashion

Show your American spirit on the Fourth of July.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 26, 2015
FYI Friday: Southside Village merchants respond to Sam Snead's sale

This week's FYI Friday includes news about the sale of the largest vacant property in Southside Village, a $5 million project at Nathan Benderson Park and more!

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 26, 2015
Mote to hold second annual Lionfish Derby

Teams will collect the invasive lionfish species from July 10 to 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Annie Breitinger and Erin Boihem show their patriotic pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 26, 2015
Stars and Stripes fundraiser shows patriotic pride

Lakewood Ranch Giving Circle, Cheers for Charity, stepped in to serve up drinks as guest bartenders during its Stars and Stripes fundraiser at Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Colony Lender and Unicorp National Development Inc. now must comply with May’s order to drop lawsuits against unit owners in state court .
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2015
Colony Lender’s sanctions appeal is denied

Colony Lender is now forced to comply with an order to dismiss lawsuits against Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners while it waits to appeal again once sanctions are finalized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Fred Smith and his wife, Barb, of 2nd Ann Rose, are geared up for the event, with their friend, Kevin Neurer, wine and bingo boards.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 26, 2015
San Marco Plaza shines for charity

Blingo Bingo, held at CHeers to Wine in San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch, offered attendees wine and the chance to win jewelry from Park Lane, while also raising dollars for the MS Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Preston and Greyson Milligan with Kathryn Abend wait for the Downtown Sarasota fireworks show on the bayfront.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 26, 2015
07.02.15 Sarasota Calendar

Sarasota events for the week of July 2

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
summertime
  • By Matthew Serrano
  • June 25, 2015
Creekside Drinks: Summertime Cocktails

Creekside Drinks: Summertime Cocktails

  • Arts + Entertainment
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When complete next year, Zota Beach Resort will feature a new 84-room hotel tower in addition to a completely renovated 103-room hotel that sits on the site at 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 25, 2015
Former Hilton becomes Zota Beach Resort

Zota Beach Resort, the new name of the former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort, will open in late 2016.

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