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District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh enjoys meeting with local residents at Town Hall-style meetings throughout East County.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 2, 2015
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh to discuss East County issues

At a Town Hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3, District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will meet with Ranch residents at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
The new three-story, 46,000-square-foot library would be located at Old Bradenton Road and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2015
Ringling seeks donations to complete library funding

On Monday, Ringling College of Art and Design announced a pair of matching donations that, if met, would reach the school's $16 million fundraising goal for a new library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The DID has created this mockup of two of the options for light pole flower basket placement, and wants residents to weigh in on their favorite option.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2015
DID seeks public input on flower baskets

Beginning Thursday, the Downtown Improvement District will ask residents to weigh in on their favorite configuration of a proposal to install flower baskets on light poles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SOSS2 wants a detailed environmental impact statement that addresses any impacts to Siesta beaches.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 2, 2015
Big Pass dredge opponents bolster legal pull

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 is preparing to defend Siesta against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, if necessary, with a partnership with the Florida Wildlife Federation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
After a presentation tonight, Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors hope residents will better understand how their assessments are determined.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 2, 2015
Heritage Harbour South CDD slated to discuss assessment methodology

At its meeting at 4 p.m. Feb. 3, the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District board will discuss the methodology used to determine the community's budget and assessments.

  • East County
  • News
Guests enjoyed music from a live band at Starry Night Dinner 3: Celebrating the Production of Our Betters.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 2, 2015
Starry Night Dinner 3: Celebrating the Production of 'Our Betters'

Starry Night Dinner 3: Celebrating the Production of 'Our Betters'

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 2, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 2

Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 2

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Susie Bowie and Roxie Jerde
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 2, 2015
Let Freedom Ring Luncheon featuring Charlayne Hunter-Gault

Let Freedom Ring Luncheon featuring Charlayne Hunter-Gault

  • Black Tie
Construction of two groins is under way at the eroded north-end beach.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 1, 2015
Scott's preliminary budget includes Longboat beach funds

The proposed 2015-16 budget includes $25 million in funding for beach projects statewide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jon Huntsman answers questions during the Q & A portion of the luncheon for the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Jon Huntsman Town Hall lecture luncheon

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman gave his outlook for the relationship between the U.S. and China during the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture series Feb. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dough McDuffie, Stacy Fladhammer and Ashley Light
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Asolo Repertory Theatre

The Culture Collective, an organization dedicated to exposing 21 to 40-year-olds to the arts, held its first event of 2015 at Asolo Rep's production of "Good People."

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Commission candidate Mike Moran currently serves on the board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 1, 2015
First local candidate files for 2016 election

Republican Mike Moran will seek the District 1 seat on the Sarasota County Commission with significant local GOP support.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Julie Parkinson, Libby Bennett and Sonja Shea
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota Gallery Opening

The Art Center Sarasota opened its first exhibit with works by Richard Mueller, David Zalben and the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History.

  • Arts + Culture
The Planning Board and city staff have both recommended against the changes that would allow for the development of the parkland.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 1, 2015
Commission to decide future of Fruitville Road Park

Today, the City Commission will consider amending its comprehensive plan to allow for the development of the parkland as part of an agreement with Benderson Development Co.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Virginia Johnson, artistic director of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, leads the upper-level conservatory students through a master class.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Dance Theatre of Harlem master class

The Dance Theatre of Harlem's artistic director Virginia Johnson gave a master class to the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory's upper level dance students this past weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
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