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As of last week, the bridge's 98 LED lights have been replaced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2014
New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

After equipment failures caused several lights to go out along the John Ringling Causeway Bridge, a city-hired contractor has replaced all of the bridge's light fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Daly is a retired civil engineer and attorney.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2014
Daly qualifies to run for District 4 commission seat

Jack Daly plans to run for the seat Mayor Jim Brown will term limit out of in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 27, 2014
Longboat Pass Bridge's bascule malfunctions

The Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end of Longboat Key had an widening gap between the bascule and the roadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 27, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Little Shop of Horrors'

"Little Shop of Horrors" is now playing at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeanne Auten and Stacy Ridehour
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2014
Curtain Raiser Dinner

Curtain Raiser Dinner

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Safe Sex Halloween Bash

PHOTO GALLERY: Safe Sex Halloween Bash

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ryan Harper and Ryland Sands take home a large pumpkin from the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

Games, performances, a pumpkin patch and rides were among the many activities for families at the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandra and David Rees serve up hotdogs and hamburgers at the Welsh Society picnic.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Welsh Society Picnic

The Gulf Coast Welsh Society hosted a picnic on Sunday at the Turtle Beach Pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lydia Bohn, Jay Berman and Carol Peschel.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Oktoberfest

Members of the Longboat Island Chapel congregation celebrated the German festival of Oktoberfest following the service Sunday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Ballet opened its 24th season with Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden."
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • October 26, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'The Secret Garden'

Opening its 24th season, the Sarasota Ballet performed the "The Secret Garden" flawlessly.

  • Arts + Culture
Jared Allen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 25, 2014
Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou

Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou

  • Black Tie
Jay Brady with Deb and Larry Kabinoff
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 25, 2014
Oceanic Evening

Oceanic Evening

  • Black Tie
Members of the Hope Afloat paddling team show off their pink pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Paddlers Party

To celebrate the participants of the 2014 Dragon Boat Festival Oct. 25, Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosted a parade and a range of other outdoor activities at the Pink Paddlers Party.

  • East County
  • News
Shannon and Luke Schroeder bust ghosts.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Trunk or Treat

Braden River Elementary students put on their Halloween costumes and gathered Oct. 25 in the school's parking lot for the Trunk or Treat event. Parents sat in lawn chairs near the trunks of their cars and distributed candy to the trick or treaters.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 25, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'St. Vincent'

In his new film, "St. Vincent," Bill Murray gives an Oscar worthy performance guaranteed to please his ardent fans.

  • Arts + Culture
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