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Barbara Gail and Demetra Nash
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Public Library Looking into the Crystal Ball

The Friends of the Selby Public Library held its fifth annual Looking into the Crystal Ball event on Jan. 14. The event featured psychics, a palm reader, performers and 50 exhibits. Proceeds from the night will go toward the library's youth programs.

  • Arts + Culture
The county also discussed eliminating the fare for those riding Sarasota County Area Transit who are 80 years old or older.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 12, 2015
County commission tables parking ban for Siesta streets

Sarasota County commissioners asked the fire department review street parking safety on Avenida Milano and Avenida Madera.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Town Hall 2015 Chairwoman, Nancy Morgan with guest speaker Charles Krauthammer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 12, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Charles Krauthammer Town Hall lecture luncheon

Guests met for a luncheon with Charles Krauthammer following the kickoff to the Ringling College Library Association 2015 Town Hall lecture series at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
(Courtesy Sarasota Police Department) Sarasota Police divers help pull a red Jeep Cherokee out of a north Sarasota lake Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 12, 2015
Car backs into north Sarasota lake

A neighbor rescued three elderly individuals after their red Jeep Liberty backed into a lake on Glen Oaks Manor Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charles Krauthammer discussed U.S.-Cuba relations and his proposal to raise the federal gas tax during a visit to Sarasota Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 12, 2015
VIDEO: Krauthammer discusses Charlie Hebdo before lecture

Washington Post columnist and conservative commentator Charles Krauthammer blasted Pres. Barack Obama's response to the terrorist attacks in France during a Ringling College Library Association roundtable Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kafi Benz presents Lourdes Ramirez with an award naming her the 2014 Citizen of the Year.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 12, 2015
CONA elects new officers

Kafi Benz replaced Lourdes Ramirez as president of Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations at last night's meeting.

  • Sarasota
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Commissioner Stan Zimmerman, Mayor Willie Shaw, Van Wezel Foundation board member Marty Rappaport and Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber chat following Monday's workshop.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2015
Commission offers support, guidance for bayfront plan

The City Commission was responsive to an update from Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leaders, who offered some clarity regarding the next steps the group would take to implement its vision for the waterfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Oma McCall presents David Bair of Quality Boats with a certificate of recognition at the Monday Mixer Jan. 12.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 11, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Monday Mixer Quality Boats

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the remodeling of Quality Boats with a Monday Mixer on Jan. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber addresses the crowd during Saturday's Bayfront and Brews event at JDub's Brewing Co.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2015
City Commission to hear bayfront update

Following a pair of public meetings this weekend, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leaders will present an update on the group's work at a City Commission workshop tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county received two petitions from Siesta Key residents in April, prompting the county to consider prohibiting parking on these streets.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 11, 2015
County Commission to address roadway worries

Sarasota County commissioners will consider banning parking on the sides of Avenida Milano and Avenida Madera on Siesta Key at Tuesday's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
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Louis Ducruet, grandson of H.S.H the Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Jacqueline Zerbini and Fred Pfening III prepare to unveil their respective plaques.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 11, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The 28th annual Circus Ring of Fame Inductions was held on Jan. 11 at St. Armands Circle. The ceremony honored those who have been monumental in the circus industry, and award recipients were H.S.H. the Prince Rainier III of Monaco, the Del Moral Troupe, Fred Pfening, Jr., Miguel Vazquez and Jacqueline Zerbini.

  • Longboat Key
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Rhoda Cooper and Elaine Weill
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 11, 2015
Temple Beth Israel Gala

Temple Beth Israel Gala

  • Black Tie
Jeanne Auten and Edie Chaifetz
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 11, 2015
A Winter Soiree

A Winter Soiree

  • Black Tie
Guitarist and vocalists Joey Bravo performs for the band Lazy Bonez.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 10, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Thunder by the Bay

Engines purred and live music boomed in Downtown Sarasota for the 17th annual Thunder by the Bay motorcycle festival this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Renee Fletcher with her sons Jack and Max were excited to try hot dogs and dessert at the Jewish Food Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 10, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 7th annual Jewish Food Festival

The pastrami was piled high and the knishes were fresh for the 7th annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan.11 at Temple Sinai.

  • Sarasota
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