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Harry Sayer
February 23, 2023

Cooking For Wishes takes a trip to Wonderland

The Make-A-Wish Southern Florida moved to the Circus Arts Conservatory for its annual Cooking For Wishes dinner on Feb. 23.

Black Tie

Marty Fugate
February 23, 2023

'Chicken & Biscuits' dives into comedy, complexities of Black culture

Asolo Rep's latest farce, "Chicken & Biscuits," takes a look on the bright side of life and death.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Lesley Dwyer
February 23, 2023

Officer rescues Chihuahua from Sarasota Bay

A Chihuahua named Tinkerbell fell overboard Friday night near the Sarasota Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
News

Liz Ramos
February 23, 2023

Bashaw Elementary hosts Black History Month celebration

Students shared their projects on prominent Black Americans.

East County
Schools

Adam Hughes
February 23, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sarabande condo on South Palm Avenue tops this week's sales at $2.5 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Jay Heater
February 23, 2023

Indian culture, kindness are key ingredients at Tandoor restaurant

Poonam Maini considers all the patrons at Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine in University Town Center to be her extended family.

East County
Opinion

Ian Swaby
February 23, 2023

Manatee Sheriff’s Office reacts to rise in vehicle burglaries

Officers encourage residents to take simple steps, such as locking their cars, to protect their belongings.

East County
News

Ryan Kohn
February 23, 2023

Record-setting rock climber shares advice on risk and reward

Steph Davis, who spoke Feb. 16 in Sarasota, was the first woman to free climb the Salathé Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite, California.

Sarasota
Sports

Andrew Warfield
February 23, 2023

Parklet dining gets six-month stay as city cooks up permanent policy

The permitted use of city street parking spaces for outdoor dining is extended through September as the Sarasota City Commission directs staff to develop an ordinance to consider.

Sarasota
News

Dariela Delgado
February 23, 2023

Athletes leap for their dreams with Newtown basketball team

The Gulf Coast Lions are in their fourth year operating and plan to keep giving basketball athletes a second chance to go professional.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
February 23, 2023

New eatery approved below downtown condos after debate

Whether it's a nightclub or a restaurant, Le Petite Brasserie wins approval by the Sarasota City Commission. The piano bar/eatery will occupy space at the base of The Mark condominiums.

Sarasota
News

By Phipps Home Design
February 23, 2023

Your Home Should Reflect Who You Are and How You Want to Live

Designing a home that is right for you goes far beyond the number of bedrooms you need. Phipps Home Design, with exceptional home design since 1994, is here to help.