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Judy Klein, a Sarasota resident and four-year member of the Light Chasers, paints near the Edson Keith Mansion.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 5, 2015
Painters participate in farmhouse fundraiser

The Light Chasers: Plein Air Painters of the Sun Coast, a local chapter of a statewide artist group, raises money to restore the Keith Farmhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fred Moser, survey assistant for Sarasota County, collects data on Canal Road.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 5, 2015
Survey says? Sarasota County surveying Siesta Key Village for possible parking

As Sarasota County staff performs a parking survey on Siesta Key, it is also partnering with Key organizations to devise short- and long-term solutions.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 5, 2015
Pelican Harbour Chili Cook-off

Pelican Harbour residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun at their second annual Chili Cook-off event on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 5, 2015
Sands Point sparkling wine tasting

Sparkling wine was abound at Sands Point at a tasting on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Future Marlene's House residents, Community Haven representatives and others throw dirt to celebrate the start of construction.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2015
CHAC expands facilities

Community Haven today broke ground on Marlene's House, a new 9-bed group home

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Town Manager Dave Bullock plans to capitalize on traffic tension.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2015
Bullock directs plan for traffic meeting

The town manager hopes to build bridges with agencies to ease backups, or at least alleviate what residents see as a traffic spike.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Doug Crossan and Chairwoman Marilyn Benzer
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2015
Glitz at the Ritz-Carlton

Guests attended The Salvation Army's Glitz at the Ritz-Carlton honoring Elton and Gordie White on Thursday, March 5, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Joe Hambree and Kerry Kirschner
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 5, 2015
Friends, colleagues celebrate Kirschner with party

To celebrate the accomplishments of former Sarasota Mayor and Executive Director of The Argus Foundation, Kerry Kirschner, friends, colleagues and family gathered Thursday night at The Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to his website, Frank Hopper’s first art commission was at age 11. He received $35 for his work.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 5, 2015
From the archives: This Week in History

Past stories from the Pelican Press

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jason Clary
  • March 5, 2015
Fight Club

Sarasota Military Academy coaches take on MMA.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Special guests The Hon. James. A Joseph and Mary Braxton-Joesph, Carolyn Johnson and Barbara Zdravecky
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2015
Celebrate! Planned Parenthood 'Growing the Promise' 49th annual Dinner

Celebrate! "Growing the Promise" 49th annual dinner benefited Planned Parenthood in Sarasota, FL.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 5, 2015
Business Briefs: Longboat Key

Lilly Pulitzer shares day’s profit with United Way; Kepecz-Hays ranks No. 37 out of 42,500 agents; Two Infinity units sell; Positano unit sells for $3,033,000, Kotaska Team, Developers Realty

  • Longboat Key
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Kerry KIrschner served as the leader of the Argus Foundation for more than 20 years.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 5, 2015
Kirschner: Not retiring — redirecting

In his two decades leading the Argus Foundation, Kerry Kirschner emphasized collaboration and big-picture thinking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 5, 2015
Staged: Asolo Repertory Theatre — The Scene Shop

This foundation on which the Asolo’s artistry stands is constructed at the Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center. The 45,000-square-foot space lies on an unassuming stretch of Tallevast Road, hidden behind the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airpor

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 4, 2015
Listen Up: Your guide to the bands at Harvey Milk Festival 2015

Listen Up: Your guide to the bands at Harvey Milk Festival 2015

  • Arts + Culture
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