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Leon S. Pitts II will perform his tribute to James Brown "Showtime with Leon Pitts" on Feb. 2. Photo by Don Daly Photo.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • January 8, 2015
Young Artist Program returns to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

The series of one-night shows allows individual troupe members to learn the arduous art of leading a theater production

  • Arts + Culture
The roar of choppers and hogs will boom in downtown Sarasota for the three-day long 17th annual Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival starting today.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 8, 2015
'No revving' sign warns Thunder bikers

The Sarasota Police Department is being proactive about noise issues associated with Thunder by the Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dottie Peterson and Julie Brady recite The Pledge of Allegiance to start the Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 8, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club of Sarasota

The ladies of the Republican Women's Club of Sarasota met for a luncheon meeting Friday, Jan. 9 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jack Black, Town Manager Dave Bullock and Richard Thackery
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 8, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Republican Club held its first meeting of 2015 on Jan. 9. Town Manager Dave Bullock was the keynote speaker and gave members an update on major plans and updates for the Key in the next 12 to 24 months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aleah Robinson dribbles the ball down the court.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 8, 2015
Lady Pirates fall to Lady Mustangs in conference game

Lakewood Ranch High School girl's basketball team defeated Braden River High 55-10, Jan. 8, in a conference matchup between the East County rivals.

  • East County
  • Sports
The two commissioners appointed in November will find themselves in a three-way race in the March election.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 8, 2015
Candidates finalized for March commission election

One district race for this year's City Commission election is already decided, while three competitors will face off in the other two districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After eight years of operating with a deficit, the Manatee County School District has received a positive credit rating from Fitch Ratings.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 8, 2015
Manatee County School District receives positive credit rating

Fitch Ratings raised the Manatee County School District's credit rating from negative to positive.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Elizabeth Deibert, pastor of Peace Presbyterian Church, stands at the church site. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2015
Commission OKs church expansion

The Manatee County Commission on Thursday approved a new 400-seat sanctuary structure for Peace Presbyterian Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Matthew Bobulsky, Patrick Bryant and Dan Gladding make new friends.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 8, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: MYP January Networking Social

Member of Manatee Young Professionals ate, drank and socialized Jan. 8, during the group's January Networking Social housed at Gecko's of State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
Beathe and Jerry Elden
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 8, 2015
An Evening with Anu and Friends Dinner Series featuring Tamara Stefanovich

An Evening with Anu and Friends Dinner Series featuring Tamara Stefanovich

  • Black Tie
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 8, 2015
BUSTED: This Week in Police Reports: Thursday, Jan. 8

BUSTED: This Week in Police Reports: Thursday, Jan. 8

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 8, 2015
Flatbread on Main: Artisanal pizza, craft beer and community focus

Flatbread on Main: Artisanal pizza, craft beer and community focus

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  • Eat + Drink
For an in-depth look at the Sarasota Observer’s top issues to watch in 2015, click on the following links below.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2015
Sarasota 2015 Issues to Watch

There are plenty of issues in Sarasota to watch that will make 2015 a newsworthy year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Borders bookstore in Paradise Plaza has been vacant since it closed its Sarasota location in 2011 when the company filed for bankruptcy.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 7, 2015
Pier 1 to take Borders space in Paradise Plaza

The shopping center's owner plans to spend more than $1 million to renovate the 21,000-square-foot skeleton of a former Borders bookstore at the intersection of South Tamiami Trail and Bay Road to make way for the home decor store and Salon Lofts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dennis and Brenda Baron take in the festivities at the Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 7, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET:Thunder by the Bay

Motorcycle festival will takeover downtown Sarasota for the weekend

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