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Ringling Museum's new identity includes six icons featuring the six venues that operate under "The Ringling." Courtesy image.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 15, 2013
The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity

The Museum's new identity, "The Ringling" was unveiled Monday, April 15

  • Arts + Culture
Numerous patrol deputies, MCSO aviation, search and rescue units and a deputy and bloodhound were dispatched.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 15, 2013
Lost Myakka hiker and dog found in woods

A 50-year-old man and his dog were rescued from thick brush and swampland in Myakka City 5:50 p.m. Sunday night.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota GOP to honor Sean Hannity

Local Republicans will honor Sean Hannity as Statesman of the Year this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police have not filed charges against the driver.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota Police close U.S. 41 to investigate crash

Sarasota Police closed a portion of U.S. 41 near downtown early Sunday, April 14, after a vehicle struck two pedestrians the previous night, according to a news release.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider
  • April 14, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/14 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/14 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Luis Luis
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Fiesta

Vendors and art enthusiasts filled the Siesta Key Village Saturday, April 13 for the annual Siesta Fiesta event. Dozens of vendors sold original artwork throughout the weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Al and Irene Brum
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Fiesta

Vendors and art enthusiasts filled the Siesta Key Village Saturday, April 13 for the annual Siesta Fiesta event. Dozens of vendors sold original artwork throughout the weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kay Tschannen
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Village Painters Party

The Village Painters hosted a party Sunday, April 14, at the home of Georgia Walters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joan and Mark Hildebrandt with Kathy and Richard Birkholz
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beast Feast

Food and cigar lovers headed to the Sarasota Polo Club April 2 for the Lakewood Ranch Kiwanis Club's first annual Beast Feast. Proceeds from the night of fellowship went to the Kiwanis' student leadership programs.

  • East County
  • News
Sue Angle thanks everyone for coming and explains her future goals.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Garden Club Sue Angle Celebration

The Sarasota Garden Club hosted a celebration cocktail reception for Sue Angle Sunday, April 14 to congratulate her on her induction as President of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. Ruth Linsley painted a logo for Angle and members mingled and congratulated her. Angle said Federation of Florida Garden Clubs or FFGC actually stands for 'finest friends that God created.' With almost 14,000 garden club members in Florida Angle looks forward to helping out the various communities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eileen Hassel, vice president, and Trice Greene, president
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Library end of season luncheon

Volunteers with the Longboat Library enjoyed an end-of-season luncheon Sunday, April 14, at The Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reina Berman and Bob Krosney buy a bracelet from Carol Rebert
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Spring Fest

The Centre Shops of Longboat Key hosted a spring festival Sunday, April 14, which featured live music, free food, arts, antiques, bath products, clothes, crafts, honey, produce and a massage booth.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Carter dances with his wife Kate Lowman to Big Night Out at the 20th Tunes in the Park.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association's Tunes in the Park

The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association put on the 20th Tunes in the Park Saturday, April 13 to get the community together. Big Night Out performed Latin music while neighbors mingled and danced. Community members brought dishes for a potluck and Sarasota City representatives came out to show their support.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney’s Matt Quinlan, No. 16, leads off first while Out-of-Door Academy’s Alex Horan, No. 11, stays close to first base.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney v. ODA baseball

The Cardinal Mooney Cougars won Friday's home conference game against The Out-of-Door Academy with a score of 5-1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney junior Demardre Patterson finished as the district-runner up in the 100- and 200-meter dashes.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 1A-District 10 track meet

The Out-of-Door Academy, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Christian boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 11, at ODA. The top four finishers in each event earned a berth in the Region 3 meet April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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