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Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. accepts a painting from Ringling College of Art and Design senior Cameron Kramer during a visit to Sarasota Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 1, 2015
VIDEO: Huntsman criticizes money in politics before lecture

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is the latest Republican heavyweight to speak in Sarasota thanks to the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
While Central Library is closed for three months, a temporary computer lab, located at 305 15th St. W., is open to the public.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 1, 2015
Central Library closes for makeover

Central Library, located at 1301 Barcarrota Ave., Bradenton, will be closed for three months for renovations.

  • East County
  • News
Jerry Cronin and Paul Ahem cheer on the Patriots.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 31, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Super Bowl party

Beachplace residents enjoyed football and each other's company at a Super Bowl watch party on Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seahawks Fan Karen Sawyer and Patriots fan Paul Kuell place their bets.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 31, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: The Shore Super Bowl party

Residents of the Shore gathered on Feb. 1 to watch the Seahawks and Patriots battle each other in the Super Bowl.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seahawks fans George Stensgard and Matt Brieske cheer on their team at Longboat Terrace.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 31, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Terrace Super Bowl party

Residents of Longboat Terrace gathered on Feb. 1 to watch Super Bowl XLIX.

  • Longboat Key
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Stephen Hough
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 31, 2015
Review: Transformed orchestra, transforming concert

'Enigma' was the title of the Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks series this past weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 31, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'A Most Violent Year'

The new film, "A Most Violent Year," surprisingly, isn't what the title suggests.

  • Arts + Culture
Lindsey Croop led the cast of "New Bach" when the Sarasota Ballet presented Dance Theatre of Harlem this past weekend.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • January 31, 2015
Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem dazzles with great promise

The Sarasota Ballet presented the Dance Theatre of Harlem at its recent performance at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Scott Anderson and Pam and Jerry Claiborne and Richard Russell
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 31, 2015
Opera Gala

Opera Gala

  • Black Tie
Sharon and John Aragona
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 31, 2015
Catholic Charities Ball

Catholic Charities Ball

  • Black Tie
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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • January 31, 2015
Made: Sarasota's almost-secret surprise

Made: Sarasota's almost-secret surprise

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Emily and Alana Duffy fill a pot with soil to plant parsley during the Birthday of the Trees party.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Birthday of the Trees

Temple Emanu-El hosted a party to celebrate the Birthday of the Trees Saturday, Jan. 31 surrounded by the gardens at Sarasota Children's Garden.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Edith Barr Dunn enjoyed a night surrounded by friend and family for a cocktail party.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Edith Barr Dunn Celebration

To celebrate memories with friends and family, Edith Barr Dunn hosted a cocktail party Saturday, Jan. 31 at Marina Jack

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
U.S. Army Reserve Ret. Lt. Col. Dennis Dobbratz poses with Annette and Bob Ducatelli, retired Air Force.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Military Ball

Members of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club honored vet eras past and present during its seventh annual Military Ball Jan. 31, at the clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
School of Russian Ballet dancers entertain a growing crowd.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 30, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Ovation

The 9th annual Grand Ovation returned Jan. 31 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, with live performances by local dancers, actors and other artists.

  • East County
  • News
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