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February 25, 2015

Just Married: William McComb and Sloane Sapan

William McComb and Sloane Sapan were married Jan. 3, on Siesta Key, FL.

Sarasota
Celebrations

Heather Merriman Saba
February 25, 2015

Hooray for Hollywood

Guests attended Artist Series Concerts 'Hooray for Hollywood' on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Michael's On East.

Black Tie

Alex Mahadevan
February 24, 2015

Teen busted with six pounds of pot

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office charged 18-year-old Michael Cramer with several drug offenses after a deputy caught him counting money in a shopping center parking lot Tuesday.

Sarasota
News

Jessica Salmond
February 24, 2015

Community discusses county issues at workshop

SCOPE, or Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence, held one of six workshops Tuesday afternoon to talk Sarasota County demographics and what they mean.

Sarasota
News

Jessica Salmond
February 24, 2015

Quick Draw contest raises money for Keith Farmhouse restoration

Members of Light Chasers, a regional chapter of the Florida Plein Air Painters, had two hours to paint an image on the Phillippi Estate Park.

Sarasota
News

Amanda Morales
February 24, 2015

History comes to life at Ashton Elementary

Students dressed as their favorite people in history and pop culture to bring history to life for Morning at the Museum Feb. 25 at Ashton Elementary School.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
February 24, 2015

13th annual Legacy Luncheon

Junior League of Sarasota hosted its 13th annual Legacy Luncheon featuring Anna Quindlen on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Michael's On East in Sarasota, Fl.

Black Tie

Jessica Salmond
February 23, 2015

Tatum Ridge principal tapped for Riverview High School

Linda Nook, Riverview’s current principal, is retiring in July after 14 years at the high school.

Sarasota
News

David Conway
February 23, 2015

Questions remain on Woman's Exchange expansion

On Tuesday, the city will host a second community workshop to discuss the proposed expansion of the Woman's Exchange - a source of concern among Laurel Park residents

Sarasota
News

Amanda Morales
February 22, 2015

Town Hall Lecture Dan Buettner

Speaker Dan Buettner for the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series Monday, Feb. 23 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Sarasota
News

Jessica Salmond
February 22, 2015

County and community leaders discuss growth

Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines, former Commissioner Jon Thaxton and former Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations President Bill Zoller voiced their opinions on growth and development at a forum Saturday.

Sarasota
News

Heather Merriman Saba
February 21, 2015

Technion Gala

American Technion Society hosted its Technion Gala Sunday, Feb. 22, at Sarasota Yacht Club, in Sarasota, FL.

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Heather Merriman Saba
February 21, 2015

2015 Modern Pentathlon Gala

fencing, sports, gala

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Heather Merriman Saba
February 20, 2015

ARC Unconditional Love 'A New Beginning' Gala

The Animal Rescue Coalition in Sarasota, Florida, hosted a fundraiser in honor of dogs and cats and low-cost spay and neuter services in Sarasota.

Black Tie

Amanda Sebastiano
February 20, 2015

Zazarino Center Fundraising Gala

St. Martha Catholic School in Sarasota, FL hosted a fundraising gala on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Black Tie

Amanda Sebastiano
February 20, 2015

Miracle Ball ‘For Children, Our Precious Gems’

All Children’s Hospital Guild Sarasota/Manatee Branch hosted the Miracle Ball Saturday, Feb. 21, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Black Tie Staff
February 20, 2015

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest: 'Miami Vice' Jet Port Reception

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Black Tie Staff
February 20, 2015

9th annual Hearts Afire Benefit 'What it Means to Love'

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Jessica Salmond
February 19, 2015

County halts downtown service expansion

During discussion of long-term planning for Sarasota County facilities, commissioners agreed: no more money into the Ringling Corridor.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
February 19, 2015

FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 19, 2015

Former Seafood Shack owner Ham Jones dies at 81

The Longboat Key resident founded the Cortez restaurant more than 40 years ago.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
February 19, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS College and Career Fair

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School today explored their college and occupational options during the school's annual College and Career Fair.

East County
News

Amanda Morales
February 19, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Grandfriends' Day at ODA

Grandparents and family friends were invited for a special 90th anniversary performance and to spend the morning at Out-of-Door Academy with their students Friday at the Siesta Key campus.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jessica Salmond
February 19, 2015

County launches budget planning for 2016

Sarasota County commissioners met with Tom Harmer, County Administrator, and staff today for the first budget workshop of the year.

Sarasota
News

Jessica Salmond
February 19, 2015

Casey Key home sells for $5 million

The builders and homeowners of Casa Hermoso Amanecer put the house on the market and closed the deal Thursday.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Amanda Sebastiano
February 19, 2015

WEEKEND BEST BET: Community Haven 60th Anniversary Luncheon

To celebrate 60 years of service, Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities will host its 60th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 21, at 4405 Desoto Road, Sarasota.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
February 19, 2015

Two apply for CDD vacancy

Glenda Robertson and Michael Miller have applied for a soon-to-be-vacated Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 5 board seat.

East County
News

Black Tie Staff
February 19, 2015

Blue Ties & Butterflies Pre-Party

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Black Tie Staff
February 19, 2015

The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

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Black Tie Staff
February 19, 2015

12th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

Black Tie

Adam Hughes
February 18, 2015

Two Bird Key properties sell for $2,247,500

These two homes at 359 W. Royal Flamingo Drive sold for $2,247,500. The first home has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,171 square feet of living area. The second home has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,531 square feet of living area.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Kristen Herhold
February 18, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Historical Society lecture

The Longboat Key Historical Society held its monthly lecture on Feb. 19. Matthew Woodside, chief curator and director of exhibitions of the South Florida Museum in Bradenton, spoke about the history of the Gulf Coast of Florida and how we got where we are today.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
February 18, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club roast beef dinner

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Men's Club held a roast beef dinner on Feb. 19. Before the dinner, Longboat Key firefighters showed club members the technology and apparatuses of the fire trucks.