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Brad Goddard, K. Judson Boedecker, Larry R. Thompson and Wendy Surkis displaying the check in front of the under construction Sarasota Museum of Art.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 8, 2015
Sarasota Museum of Art receives $335,463 check from local trust

The Ringling College of Art and Design received the sizable financial gift from the Cary Jay Morrison Trust to go toward their current construction of the SMOA.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2015
Waterline Road project approved

An revised site plan shows increased buffering but not less units.

  • East County
  • News
(Photo courtesy of Sarasota Police Department) An unidentified man jumped from the Ringling Bridge before 9:15 a.m. Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 8, 2015
Body recovered after plunge from Ringling Bridge

An unnamed man jumped from the bridge this morning after being involved in a hit-and-run accident near the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and University Parkway.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bill Anderson and Kathy Hedden with Art and Bev Cavazzi
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2015
Sarasota Newcomers Club Mardi Gras Gala

Sarasota Newcomers Club Mardi Gras Gala

  • Black Tie
A necklace from Glass Garden Jewelry on display at the Siesta Key Craft Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Craft Festival

From industrial sculptures to pottery, vendors had a variety to offer for the annual Siesta Key Craft Festival on Saturday and Sunday in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
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Party planners Mandy Brewer, Carla Ogburn, Vickie VanMeier and Sharla Gambrell
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Twin Shores welcome back party

More than 80 residents of Twin Shores gathered on Feb. 8 for the neighborhood's welcome back party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Owner Judy Fryer, manager Amy Blair, owner Philip Needs and operations director Bruce Flynn
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Old Salty Dog 25th birthday party

The Old Salty Dog on City Island celebrated its 25th birthday on Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wafa Danner and Daphne Walker
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea brunch

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church held its annual meeting and parish brunch at Bird Key Yacht Club on Feb. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Norman Pritchard and Bill Buckley
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Kirkin' O' the Tartan service

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, looked a little 'kiltish' on Feb. 8 during its Kirkin' O' the Tartan service, when the St. Andrews Pipes & Drums of Tampa Bay performed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Al Hixon, Tim Robinson and Dick Hamilton perform “Amazing Grace.”
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Jazz Worship Sunday

The Longboat Island Chapel held its 22nd annual Jazz Worship Sunday on Feb. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Keffie Lancaster and her dog, Koukla, enjoy a breezy afternoon and a polo match.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: SMR Cup

Tailgaters enjoyed a breezy afternoon of cookouts, cold drinks and a sideline view of the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Cup, held Feb. 8, at Sarasota Polo Club.The tailgate theme for this week's polo match was Valentine's Day.

  • East County
  • News
The luncheon honors sisterhood members Laura Zalkin, Dorothy Quint and Cindy Gilburne for outstanding service.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Honors Luncheon

Members of Temple Emanu-El's Sisterhood group converged for drinks, food, socializing and musical entertainment by local musician Chris Eisenberg at the Sisterhood Honors Luncheon, Feb. 8, at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club. This year's honorees were Cindy Gilburne, Dorothy Quint and Laura Zalkin.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 7, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Mr. Turner'

Director Mike Leigh's new film, "Mr. Turner," will take you by surprise on two distinct levels.

  • Arts + Culture
Rafael Davila and Kara Shay Thomson star in Puccini's "Tosca."
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 7, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Kara Shay Thomson is 'Tosca'

Read June LeBell's review of Puccini's 'Tosca,' at Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
Runners approach Gulfstream Avenue from the John Ringling Bridge during the Sarasota Music Half Marathon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Music Half Marathon

Participants sprinted, jogged and danced across the finish line for the inaugural Sarasota Music Half Marathon Feb. 8 starting at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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