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Raymond Kelly was New York City's longest serving police commissioner.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 10, 2014
VIDEO: Raymond Kelly applauds Sarasota Police strategy

Former New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly praised community-based policing during a roundtable sponsored by the Ringling College Library Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Penny McNamee and Kevin Earley in "Daddy Long Legs." Photo by Audra Lange.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 10, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Daddy Long Legs'

'Daddy Long Legs' began life in 1912 as Jean Webster's beloved young-adult novel. And, boy, does that novel have legs.

  • Arts + Culture
Mills says the district will close out the fiscal year with at least $8 million in reserves — a number that could shrink based on how much the district loses as a consequence of two state audits.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 10, 2014
Superintendent meets with state education commissioner

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills is in Tallahassee today to meet with Pam Stewart, Florida Department of Education commissioner, in his bid to reduce costs owed to the state.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bradentucky Bombers season opener

PHOTO GALLERY: Bradentucky Bombers season opener

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The musicians perform for a full house.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Jazz Worship Service and Brunch

Every seat was filled at the Longboat Island Chapel for its Jazz Worship Service on Sunday, Feb. 9. Entering its twenty-first year, this popular program featured many well-known local musicians. Attendees also enjoyed a Mardi Gras-style 'Salute to Carnivale' brunch following the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julie Bales, Jan Haynes, Dona Blake and Laura Turner
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Picnic in the Park

St. Armands residents gathered for their Association's Picnic in the Park on Sunday, Feb. 9, to catch up with old friends, meet new neighbors and enjoy burgers from New Pass Grill, a recent addition to the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The Monuments Men"
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 9, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Monuments Men'

In George Clooney's latest film, 'The Monuments Men,' he directs, co-scripts and stars in what should have been an intriguing true story about saving art the Nazis stole during World War II.

  • Arts + Culture
Soprano Reyna Carguill as Leonora, tenor Kirk Dougherty as Manrico, and baritone David Pershall as Count De Luna II. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 9, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera Opening Night 'Il Trovatore'

Sarasota Opera is one of the few important companies in the country that delivers opera the way the composer envisioned it when it was first written.

  • Arts + Culture
Ron and Joan Lang with John and Sheran Dahl
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Military Ball

Residents of the Rosedale community celebrated the service of military veterans Feb. 8 during the sixth annual Military Ball Dinner Dance.

  • East County
  • News
Breana Nasser and Ramzi Choeiry performed Hellenic dance.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church held its 30th annual Greek Glendi Feb. 6 though Feb. 9. This year's edition featured Greek folk dancing, live music by ELLADA, a marketplace with jewelry and crafts, church tours and, of course, homemade Greek food.

  • East County
  • News
Amir Arbisser, Lisa Arbisser, Norma Arbisser and Aton Arbisser
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2014
The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'This Land is Your Land'

The Palm Ball at Bay Preserve 'This Land is Your Land'

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

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  • Things To Do
Anna Grinchuk, Yuliya Svidunovich and Olessia Rabin
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Gala after-party

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IceHouse: Reimagining Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

PHOTO GALLERY: IceHouse: Reimagining Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

  • Arts + Culture
Juli and Paul Kampe with Linda and Mounif Seamaan
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Moonlight & Roses Celebration

Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Valentine's a few days early with its 'Moonlight & Roses' party on Saturday, Feb. 8. Members enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before participating in a recommitment ceremony led by Judge Nancy Donnellan.

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