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Walton and Deborah Beacham with Michael Edwards
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 16, 2015
Asolo Rep's Major Donor Appreciation Party

Asolo Repertory Theatre hosted its Major Donor Appreciation Party on Monday, March 16, at a private home.

  • Black Tie
Mayor Jim Brown, fourth from left, will sign off tonight after six years on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 16, 2015
Longboat commission to pick mayor tonight

The commission will choose the town’s mayor and vice mayor at its statutory meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

PHOTO GALLERY: First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighter Rib Cook Off

PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighter Rib Cook Off

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary BINGO

Moms, sons have fun at bingo night.

  • Sarasota
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George Nickson
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  • June LeBell
  • March 15, 2015
Music Review: 'Soundscapes: Masterworks for Percussion'

Master percussionists beat the drum when the Music Fine Arts Series at Sarasota’s First United Methodist Church presented a most unusual program last week, “Soundscapes: Masterworks for Percussion.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 15, 2015
Film Review: 'Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem'

The new film, "Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem," is a study in frustration.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 15, 2015
First Watch Half Marathon and Relay

Nearly 3,500 Runners from near and far gathered at the 10th annual First Watch Half Marathon and Relay on the morning of March 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 15, 2015
Rotary Club of Longboat Key Veterans Get-Together

Longboat Island Chapel was filled with veterans from World War II to the Vietnam War at the Rotary Club of Longboat Key’s inaugural Veterans Get-Together on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Don Engelberger and Lorraine McNab are ready for the silent auction.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2015
For the Love of the Game Dinner and Silent Auction

Event celebrates sports, Braden River High School

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Heidi Stimac, Laurin Thorne and Holly Henry catch their breathe after swimming the first part of the course.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2015
Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon

Athletes run, swim and ride

  • East County
  • Sports
Eleven-year-old Buttercup and her owner, Ronna Williams, participated in the Lucky Dog Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2015
Irish Celtic Festival

Irish festival creates a sea of green

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Vicki Reuter walks for Patti Saunders, who she pushed during the walk.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 14, 2015
MS Walk 2015

Community makes strides against MS

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Tara hosted its Fashion with a Flair Fashion Show.

  • East County
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Ailen Garcia Gorrita and Annalyse Neil paint together at the Sun Circle Art Show.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 14, 2015
Indian Beach Sapphire Shores residents showcase artsy side

Artists lined the edge of the water of Sapphire Shores Park for the Sun Circle Art Festival on Saturday March 14.

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