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Ivory Lounge, located at 1413 Main St., sits on the ground floor of the building that houses the Plaza at Five Points condominiums, located at 50 Central Ave.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 17, 2014
Club owner plans lawsuit against condo residents

As part of an ongoing dispute between downtown condominiums and Ivory Lounge, nightclub owner Ambrish Piare will take legal action against Plaza at Five Points residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
'Caturday Night Fever' Chairwoman Deborah and Rod Vaughan
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 17, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Cat Depot's "Caturday Night Fever," ODA's Banyan Bash and Eight Over Eighty.

  • Arts + Culture
Dick and Ellen Murphy
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sam Snead's St. Patrick's Day

Sam Snead's American Grill held its seventh annual St. Patrick's Day party Saturday, March 15. The all-day event was held outside the Southside Village restaurant on Hillview Street. Brian Sullivan, co-owner of Sam Snead's, says he enjoys hosting the party because it lets everyone celebrate their Irish roots together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tickets are limited to 500 people; registration is necessary.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 17, 2014
Saraosota YPG hosts free TEDxManasota Live viewing party

The Young Professionals Group has teamed up with the city of Sarasota Parking Division, Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association and other Sarasota organizations to make the free simulcast possible Tuesday, March 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 13U Florida River Dawgs outscored their opponents 32-7 in four games March 8 and March 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2014
River Dawgs go undefeated in tournament

The 13U and 10U Florida River Dawgs both went 4-0 to win the Tampa Bay Classic NIT March 8 and March 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2014
Pencosky pitches complete game for Pirates

Cole Pencosky pitched a complete game five-hitter to lead the Braden River High baseball team to a 4-1 victory over Manatee March 15.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2014
ODA baseball sweeps Cardinal Mooney

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team completed a regular-season sweep of rival Cardinal Mooney with a 5-2 victory in Class 3A-District 10 action March 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
The risk for rip currents at area beaches will remain elevated through Monday evening. Courtesy National Weather Service.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 17, 2014
Severe thunderstorms forecasted today

The National Weather Service is predicting a line of thunderstorms will move through the area today; isolated tornadoes and heavy rain are possible.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2014
LBK Republicans hear about high stakes amendment

The Republican Club heard from Dr. Jim Whitman and Larry Eger about a burning issue on the November ballot: medical marijuana.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 17, 2014
Commission will discuss legal counsel today

The Longboat Key Town Commission is solely responsible for two Longboat Key positions: the town manager and the town attorney.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Rib Cook Off

PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Rib Cook Off

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dawn of the Head

PHOTO GALLERY: Dawn of the Head

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Shelia Birnbaum, Sally Yanowitz and Gerard Daniel
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 16, 2014
Eight Over Eighty

Eight Over Eighty

  • Black Tie
Nani Maloney, Randy Avon, Lucy Rosenbluth flew in from around the country to celebrate Linda Rosenbluth’s honoring.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Cities Association of Sarasota Gala

The Sister Cities Association of Sarasota (SCAS) held its fourth annual One World Gala Sunday, March 16 at Michael's On East. The event honored Linda Rosenbluth and Embracing Our Differences for their involvement with the association and community. Members and guests celebrated the association's 51st anniversary with a dinner program including pianist Guilia Vazzoler from sister city Treviso, Italy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Freud's Last Session'

Debate is now in session at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
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