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Janice Behling with Carol and Kevin Sontheimer and Leigh Ellen Sontheimer
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 4, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Entranced by evening glow

Warning: If you've got ADD, this exhibit is probably not for you. But, if stretching out on a bench and staring up at the sky for 20 minutes while LED lights dance across the ceiling of an enchanting column-filled room sounds like your idea of a good time, get yourself to the new Skyspace exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 4, 2012
Music Review: The Perlman Music Program: Works in Progress

So, what makes a major career in music? Talent, charisma, energy, ambition, luck, drive, temperament and tenacity, guidance, contacts and connections, advocates, mentors and not just a little bit of luck.

  • Arts + Culture
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Alexander Fehling) falls in love with Lotte (Miriam Stein) in "Young Goethe in Love." Courtesy Photo.
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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 4, 2012
Film Review: 'Young Goethe in Love'

Was it unrequited love that launched Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's career as a celebrated poet and playwright? That is the implication in director Phillip Stolzl's new literary period piece, 'Young Goethe in Love.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kaye Warr
  • January 3, 2012
Canta Rana - Peruvian Fusion

Canta Rana - Peruvian Fusion

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Half Shell Oyster House, 1991 Main Street, will host its soft opening (dinner only) Monday, Jan. 9. The restaurant officially opens Jan. 10 with lunch and dinner service.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 3, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Aw, shucks!

Where can you find such delectable oyster decor in Sarasota? Why, a new restaurant on Main Street, of course.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 3, 2012
District 26 Umps opening up the cages

District 26 Little League umpires are opening up the cages at Braden River Little League from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joe Salvino and Tennis Pro David Sparks watch tennis matches from the sidelines at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 3, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Off the Court

Joe Salvino and Tennis Pro David Sparks watch tennis matches from the sidelines at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Sweat, Manatee County supervisor of elections.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2012
Bob Sweat announces retirement

Manatee Elections Supervisor Bob Sweat announced today he will retire in November.

  • East County
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The future of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will be discussed tonight at City Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 3, 2012
Commission reviews Van Wezel tonight

The Sarasota City commissioners will review a plan to target violent crimes in North Sarasota at their regular meeting tonight.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2012
Weather Service issues freeze warning for East County

Temperatures are expected to dip below 30 degrees Fahrenheit in the East County tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2012
Commission to hold work session

Manatee County commissioners today will meet with members of the Palmetto City Commission for a special work session.

  • East County
  • News
A witness called deputies at 1:32 a.m. to report that Ricky Leer killed a 53-year-old victim during an argument in the woods.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 3, 2012
UPDATE: Body found in wooded area

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Ricky Leer, 58, for Second Degree Murder.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 3, 2012
Chamber accepting nominations for small business awards

Completed nomination forms must be received no later than Friday, Feb 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
REx Jensen, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch president and CEO.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 3, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Rex Jensen

Twenty years ago, if you would have asked Rex Jensen if he could envision himself heading up one of the most recognizable and sought-after land management, agricultural and development companies in the nation, he would have told you that he wasn't the right man for the job.

  • East County
  • News
Deputies located suspect Matthew V. Benvenuto, 19, attempting to unlawfully enter another residence nearby and were able to take him into custody.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 3, 2012
Deputies catch residential burglary suspect

On Jan. 2, at about 5 p.m. deputies responded to a progress residential burglary at the 6000 block of Seagate Ave.

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