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Views of the water can be seen throughout the property.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ohana Estate Tour

On Sunday, Feb. 2, the Center for Architecture Sarasota hosted a behind the scenes tour at the Ohana Estate on the north end of Longboat Key. The event gave CFAS members a chance to tour the private residence and the beachside gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shirley joined Alta Vista in July 2007.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 3, 2014
Dr. Barbara Shirley wins Principal Achievement Award

Alta Vista Elementary School Principal Dr. Barbara Shirley was nominated in December 2013 for the titled award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association asked It's Time Sarasota to stop using the group's name in a campaign for a new city charter.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 3, 2014
Neighborhood association lobs complaint at political group

Some residents say It's Time Sarasota, the group behind the push for a new city charter, is improperly using the names of neighborhood associations in its campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Big League Readers encourages children to read three or more books in the month of February. (Courtesy Photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 3, 2014
Sarasota libraries partner with Orioles to promote reading

This month, Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles are teaming up to encourage youth readership with the Big League Reader Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 3, 2014
Sheriff releases January DUI numbers

Despite a slight uptick in DUIs in January 2013 versus January 2012, the overall number of DUIs in Sarasota County has dropped significantly during the last 12 months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 3, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the eventful weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring WUSF 50th Birthday Bash and Sarasota Opera's 'Masked Ball.'

  • Arts + Culture
The seawall in the Gulf at 6541 Gulfside Road is affecting the shoreline’s ability to hold sand in that area.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2014
Town considers Gulf-front property tonight

Commissioners will discuss the possibility of purchasing beachfront property tonight to tear down a seawall that keeps sand away from the shore.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Buffett swam to a target with the Denver Broncos’ logo Jan. 24. (Courtesy Mote Marine Aquarium)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 3, 2014
Seahawks' victory ends Buffett's lucky streak

Mote manatee Buffett didn't predict the correct Super Bowl champion for the first time after six consecutive winning picks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After being arrested, a man removed his handcuffs and ran away before being taken into custody again.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 3, 2014
Chase, escape ends in arrest

A man wanted for burglary nearly escaped arrest in an incident that began at Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Guy Expo

PHOTO GALLERY: The Guy Expo

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Guy Expo

PHOTO GALLERY: The Guy Expo

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Sarasota Ballet performs 'Lux Aeterna.' Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • February 2, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'Four Temperaments,' 'Lux Aeterna' and 'Sinfonietta'

Sarasota Ballet continues to astound with every pirouette and leap.

  • Arts + Culture
Tito Muñoz
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 2, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra - Masterworks IV with Tito Muñoz and Giora Schmidt

Tito Muñoz, who has been assistant conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra and Cincinnati Symphony, led the Sarasota Orchestra in performances of works by Barber, Piazzolla and Rachmaninov this past weekend and knocked the roof off the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Leonard Apfelbach and Dorothy Lawrence
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 1, 2014
The Opera Gala: 'A Masked Ball'

The Opera Gala: 'A Masked Ball'

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 1, 2014
Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

  • Arts + Culture
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