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This aerial photo of the Siesta Key public beach improvements shows the east concessions building in the top left, with the new maintenance building and tennis courts on the right.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 5, 2014
Commission gets update on beach project

A major facelift for Siesta Key public beach is about a quarter complete, as the east concessions building takes shape.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Church of the Redeemer welcomed all sorts of pets and their humans for the Feast of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Pet Blessing

Church of the Redeemer hosted The Feast of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals Sunday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Antique cars welcomed guests to Robarts Arena for the 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic

The Rotary Club of Sarasota hosted more than 600 for the 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic at Robarts Arena Sunday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
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Brad and Melissa Allen with Ashley Knie and Thomas Replogle
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 4, 2014
St. Martha Catholic School Interactive Dinner 'Escape to the Caribbean'

St. Martha Catholic School Interactive Dinner 'Escape to the Caribbean'

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Braden River defenders Demetrius Lawson, JoJo Louis and Jimiah Albritton tackle Sarasota wide receiver Dakota Cotner in the first half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Sarasota

The Braden River High football team improved to 5-0 with a 49-12 victory over Sarasota in district action Oct.2. Braden River defender JoJo Louis was injured with a little more than four minutes to play in the game when he collided with a teammate while attempting to tackle a Sarasota ball carrier. Louis was transported by ambulance to Blake Medical Center. Louis was able to walk out of the hospital the following day after all of his tests came back negative.

  • East County
  • Sports
"The Glass Menagerie" runs through Oct 12, in a Two Chairs Theatre Company production at the Players Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 4, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Glass Menagerie'

Tennessee Williams' 'The Glass Menagerie' offers a weird, refracted glimpse of loss and tough decisions.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 4, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Gone Girl'

David Fincher's new sinister thriller, "Gone Girl," is another deliciously disturbing piece of filmmaking guaranteed to perversely please.

  • Arts + Culture
The Rev. John Nghia Hoang sprinkles the crowd of pets with holy water after saying a prayer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church hosted an animal blessing ceremony today.

  • East County
  • News
Associate Rector Andi Taylor conducts blessings at the St. Boniface Pet Blessing.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Pet Blessing

Saint Boniface Episcopal Church welcomed pets of all shapes and sizes for the annual Service for the Blessing of Animals Saturday morning.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Safe Sex Kiki

PHOTO GALLERY: Safe Sex Kiki

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This week's FYI Friday features news about a major real estate sale on Longboat Key, the Mall at University Town Center and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2014
Benderson buys space in Southgate Mall

Benderson Development bought a 7.5-acre parcel owned by Dillard's at Southgate Mall, following another purchase near Pelican Plaza.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
FSU/Asolo Conservatory performs “A Midsummer Night's Dream."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 3, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory has an edgy condensation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" making the rounds at Florida schools and select performing arts venues.

  • Arts + Culture
Vice Mayor Jack Duncan, 65, joined the Longboat Key Town Commission in 2011.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 3, 2014
Duncan will seek final term

Vice Mayor Jack Duncan confirmed that he reversed his decision not to seek a third commission term.

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