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Josh Tickell will screen his documentary, "The New College Experiment" Feb. 12, at the Sudakoff Conference Center.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 2, 2011
New College alums pay it forward with art

Musician Silas Durocher and filmmaker Josh Tickell will return to Sarasota next week to premiere two new works in celebration of their alma mater's 50th anniversary.

  • Arts + Culture
"I like contemporary designs that don't require a lot of time and money," says floral designer Sara Bagley, pictured here in Mable Ringling's Rose Garden.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 2, 2011
Flower child

Floral designer Sara Bagley talks about the Renaissance-ian inspiration behind her contemporary design in the Ringling Museum's new flower exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams star in "Blue Valentine."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 2, 2011
Film Review: 'Blue Valentine'

In "Blue Valentine," Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams play a couple whose relationship in a state of decay.

  • Arts + Culture
Liz Callaway
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 2, 2011
Music Review: The Artist Series of Sarasota: Liz Callaway, Live!

Expansion for The Artist Series of Sarasota has not only meant more performances, it's meant different kinds of series, from classical to pop. And last week when it presented the electrifying Liz Callaway and Alex Rybeck, the series positively popped over the top.

  • Arts + Culture
Anna May Eisenberg and Jan Polman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 1, 2011
'Embrace the Dream' Fashion Show and Luncheon

'Embrace the Dream' Fashion Show and Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Officials signed the proclamation during a ceremony Monday at Twin Lakes Park Auditorium in Sarasota.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2011
Healthcare officials fight prescription drug misuse

CEOs from 12 hospitals and four health departments in the region signed a special proclamation Monday.

  • East County
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Dr. Sean Snaith said a recovery in property values will lag two years behind other economic recovery indicators.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 1, 2011
County to ignore state economic forecasts

Sarasota County staff believe the state's recovery predictions are so unlikely that they jeopardize crucial budget planning.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2011
Thunder tops Gateway Charter

The Out-of-Door Academy boys basketball team defeated Gateway Charter School 40-37 in overtime Jan. 25 on senior night.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2011
Mustangs finish second in county

The Lakewood Ranch High School varsity wrestling team finished second at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast High.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2011
KREW wins soccer world championship

The KREW captured the Kick It 3v3 World Championship Jan. 14-17 at Disney's Wide World of Sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2011
Braden River clinches top seed

The Braden River High boys basketball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A-District 10 tournament, which will begin Feb. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2011
Buchanan pushes military tribunal law

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan on Jan. 26 introduced legislation requiring terrorist to be tried as military combatants, not common criminals.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2011
County accepting exemption applications

The Manatee County Property Appraiser's Office has partnered with the Tax Collector to provide East County and other residents more convenient locations to file 2011 exemptions.

  • East County
  • News
Dep. Chief Skip Falcone, center, discusses building conditions with firefighter/paramedics.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 1, 2011
LBK Fire Rescue conducts inspections

Firefighter/paramedics will inspect multi-family and commercial structures throughout the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Crew members rowed with all their might during the remaining seconds of their 2010 ergathon.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 1, 2011
Sarasota Crew attempting Guinness records

Sarasota Crew hopes to snag three world records this Saturday.

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