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Members of the newly formed Southern Ski Fanatics national team perform at the team’s first practice Jan. 24, in Sarasota. Photos by Jason Clary
  • By Jason Clary
  • February 3, 2015
Family matters

The Hannabass family is a true team on the water at Ski-A-Rees. Now, it will take the sport to a new level.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 3, 2015
We asked for unique; we got it: Mondrian

Trust me you'll get used to it - our new design.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer.
  • By Tom Harmer
  • February 2, 2015
My view: Today, Tomorrow, Together

Sarasota County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, here's what it means to you.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The position will help create lesson plans that will integrate the arts into other subjects, such as math and science.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 2, 2015
Sarasota County School District to hire arts specialist

Project Elevate, a US Department of Education grant, will fund the new position.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Ringling’s presence in the city of Sarasota contributed to its ranking on real estate blog Movoto’s list of the ‘nerdiest small cities in America.’
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 2, 2015
Sarasota named among 'nerdiest' cities in America

Real estate blog Movoto ranked Sarasota No. 2 on its list of the 10 'nerdiest small cities in America,' less than a year after declaring it the 'sexiest small city.'

  • Sarasota
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The new three-story, 46,000-square-foot library would be located at Old Bradenton Road and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2015
Ringling seeks donations to complete library funding

On Monday, Ringling College of Art and Design announced a pair of matching donations that, if met, would reach the school's $16 million fundraising goal for a new library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The DID has created this mockup of two of the options for light pole flower basket placement, and wants residents to weigh in on their favorite option.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2015
DID seeks public input on flower baskets

Beginning Thursday, the Downtown Improvement District will ask residents to weigh in on their favorite configuration of a proposal to install flower baskets on light poles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SOSS2 wants a detailed environmental impact statement that addresses any impacts to Siesta beaches.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 2, 2015
Big Pass dredge opponents bolster legal pull

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 is preparing to defend Siesta against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, if necessary, with a partnership with the Florida Wildlife Federation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Guests enjoyed music from a live band at Starry Night Dinner 3: Celebrating the Production of Our Betters.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 2, 2015
Starry Night Dinner 3: Celebrating the Production of 'Our Betters'

Starry Night Dinner 3: Celebrating the Production of 'Our Betters'

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Susie Bowie and Roxie Jerde
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 2, 2015
Let Freedom Ring Luncheon featuring Charlayne Hunter-Gault

Let Freedom Ring Luncheon featuring Charlayne Hunter-Gault

  • Black Tie
Jon Huntsman answers questions during the Q & A portion of the luncheon for the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Jon Huntsman Town Hall lecture luncheon

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman gave his outlook for the relationship between the U.S. and China during the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture series Feb. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commission candidate Mike Moran currently serves on the board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 1, 2015
First local candidate files for 2016 election

Republican Mike Moran will seek the District 1 seat on the Sarasota County Commission with significant local GOP support.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Planning Board and city staff have both recommended against the changes that would allow for the development of the parkland.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 1, 2015
Commission to decide future of Fruitville Road Park

Today, the City Commission will consider amending its comprehensive plan to allow for the development of the parkland as part of an agreement with Benderson Development Co.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. accepts a painting from Ringling College of Art and Design senior Cameron Kramer during a visit to Sarasota Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 1, 2015
VIDEO: Huntsman criticizes money in politics before lecture

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is the latest Republican heavyweight to speak in Sarasota thanks to the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Anderson and Pam and Jerry Claiborne and Richard Russell
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 31, 2015
Opera Gala

Opera Gala

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