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Maria Wirries. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 29, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Maria Wirries

Sarasota singing and skating sensation.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Paula Atwell
  • February 29, 2012
Theater Review: 'Next Fall'

Florida Studio Theatre's Mainstage production of "Next Fall" is an ambitious assemblage of highly flammable elements.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 29, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra - Masterworks with Bjaland and Weiss

The Sarasota Orchestra's recent Masterworks Concert marked the grand finale of Leif Bjaland's 15-year tenure, and he couldn't have gone out with a finer, more fitting program.

  • Arts + Culture
Ryoko Sadoshima, Alex Harrison and Rita Duclos pose in arabesque in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Monotones 1." Photo courtesy of Frank Atura.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • February 29, 2012
Dance Review: 'A Knight of the British Ballet'

Sarasota Ballet's February performances featured the choreography of Sir Frederick Ashton, director of the Royal Ballet and one of Britain's most famed choreographers.

  • Arts + Culture
Pat and Bob Baer
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 29, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Birds of a feather will flock together; Real men don't cut ribbon ...; Join the rank of fairy godmother; Stylin' standouts at the Van Wezel

  • Arts + Culture
Sal and Judith Barzilay with Pete and Beth Horowitz
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  • February 28, 2012
'Enchanted Evening: A Salute to Strings'

'Enchanted Evening: A Salute to Strings'

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  • By Kristen Pace
  • February 28, 2012
Jon Hamm and the Sarasota Film Festival

Jon Hamm and the Sarasota Film Festival

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  • By Kimberly Braun
  • February 28, 2012
Home, Heart and You!

Home, Heart and You!

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Honorary Chairwoman Debbi Benedict, speaker Kati Marton, event Chairwoman Cheryl Burnstein and Sue Hoffman
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  • February 28, 2012
10th annual Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers Legacy Luncheon

10th annual Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers Legacy Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Valeria Pankey got the call on the mound for the 8U Falkner Farms team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Miss Manatee Softball Opening Day

The Miss Manatee Softball League welcomed the start of the spring season with Opening Day Feb. 25. Players competed in their first games of the new season while also enjoyed refreshments, games and other activities.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: Robert Merrill

Robert Merrill, of Sarasota, died Feb. 16. He was 93.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: Edward A. Mulhare

Edward A. Mulhare, of Longboat Key and formerly of River Edge, N.J., died Feb. 24. He was 85.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: J. Alexander 'Alex' Rogers

J. Alexander "Alex" Rogers, of Bradenton, Longboat Key and Wales, died Feb. 23. He was 58.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: Helen M. Thorkelsen

Helen M. Thorkelsen, of Longboat Key and formerly of Philadelphia, died Feb. 15. She was 72.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 28, 2012
FEB. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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