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'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' runs through Aug. 4, at Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 29, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'

It's very rare when a director takes a rock-solid, classic musical and writes new bookends for it, but Venice Theatre's Brad Wages has placed a cherry on top of the psychedelic sundae that is 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.'

  • Arts + Culture
A 29-acre parcel of land on Clark Road (outlined in red) recently sold for $5.5 million — more than $2 million greater than the 2011 transaction of the parcel.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 29, 2013
Sarasota firm makes major land purchase

4900 Clark LLC bought 29 acres of vacant land on Clark Road from an Ohio firm for $5.5 million July 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Mosquito Management takes weekly blood samples from 13 sentinel chicken locations spread throughout the county.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • July 29, 2013
Mosquito Management warns of increased threat

Sarasota County Mosquito Management offers some practical tips to keep mosquitoes at bay during this unusually active mosquito season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Organizer of the event Judy Alexander receives flowers from the girls involved, such as, model Zeneya Matthews
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cinderella Project Runway

Each of the eight designers involved in Cinderella Project Runway selected a thrift-store 'disaster' dress that they would then transform into the dress of their dreams. Art Center Sarasota filled with friends and family of the designers and their models July 29 for a fashion show of the results.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eight-year-old Oliver Girad attempts a shot.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Lacrosse Camp

Nearly 35 boys and girls hit the field for the All Out Lacrosse Camp July 15-19, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Health In Motion mobile will visit 13 different sites in the month of August.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 29, 2013
Mobile medical unit to visit 13 sites in Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Health Department's Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit will provide free and low-cost health services at 13 sites around the county in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Club & Resort has received its 30th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 29, 2013
Key Club receives 30th AAA Four-Diamond Award

The resort has received the honor every year since 1983, one year after its opening and is one of just six lodgings in Florida to receive the award for 30 or more years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pennie Williams family came from as far as California for a surprise birthday party.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pennie Williams turns 90

Dorothy Williams, who everyone knows as Pennie, turned 90 July 20. To celebrate, Williams' daughter Barbara Bostic planned a surprise party July 28 - and it was a success.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 29, 2013
Elderly woman robbed outside store

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who robbed an 86-year-old woman Sunday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
Save Our Seabirds is located at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 29, 2013
SOS appoints new avian hospital administrator

Sarah Olivero is the new avian hospital administrator at Save Our Seabirds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2013
East County gas station robbed at gunpoint

Two men robbed a local 7-Eleven gas station at gunpoint early this morning.

  • East County
  • News
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Best of Stevie Wonder." Courtesy photo.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 28, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Best of Stevie Wonder'

WBBT's rocking production of 'Best of Stevie Wonder' does the iconic singer/songwriter proud.

  • Arts + Culture
Octavia Spencer stars in "Fruitvale Station." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 28, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Fruitvale Station'

The new film, 'Fruitvale Station,' traces the last 24 hours of Oscar Julius Grant III's life.

  • Arts + Culture
Ashley Bafia and Dr. Melinda Lacerna
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Girls Night Out 'Slumber Party'

Guests enjoyed spa stations and a fashion show at the second annual Girls Night Out 'Slumber Party' Friday, July 27, at Hotel Indigo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 27, 2013
Sound Off — Florida Faces Transportation Challenges

Sound Off — Florida Faces Transportation Challenges

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