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See Dina Litovsky's photographs of life in Pinecraft in "The Fence" photo exhibit. Photo by Dina Litovsky
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events with organizations such as Perlman Music Program Suncoast, Sarasota Orchestra and Florida Studio Theatre Improv taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 9, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel welcomes members back

The chapel hosted a coffee hour to welcome back its part-time residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Condominium by the Bay was built in 1982 at 888 Boulevard of the Arts. (File photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 26, 2022
Casey Key property tops sales at $4 million

A Casey Key property tops the week's sales at $4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2009
Town to assist Key Club Moorings channel dredge

The town will become a co-applicant to a minor dredging project that will open up a channel that both marina and Longboat Key Bay Isles homeowners use.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andy Adams controls 75 of the condo units at the former Colony.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 16, 2016
Adams says ‘no’ to Colony proposal ... for now

Majority unit owner Andy Adams has voted against an Orlando developer’s plan to redevelop the Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The tall trees that line Tahiti Park have sustained damage when large trucks travel down narrow streets, residents say.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
Residents search for road to tree protection

Neighborhoods like Tahiti Park are pushing for restrictions on large trucks on their streets, which they say are damaging their canopy trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
St. Mary readies the holiday spirit

The annual Christmas Bazaar will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2022
Bayou Circle home sells for $3.5 million

A Bay Isles home on Bayou Circle tops the week's sales at $3.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Anti-SRQ Walmart Direct Action Planning Committee tarred and feathered a Wal-Mart smiley face prior to the meeting at City Hall. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Commissioners agree to hold Walmart appeal

The appeal against the proposed Ringling Boulevard Walmart becomes the fifth appeal in five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 25, 2015
#MakeYourDayHarder to make your days longer

Dr. Mike Evans' campaign encourages small lifestyle changes to increase longevity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Vanessa Moody |
  • May 21, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Mommy Consultant

Denise Drizos, aka The Mommy Consultant, is capable of handling baby needs from setting up registration for a baby shower and picking out toys to organizing a feeding schedule and hiring a nanny.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra performed Chamber Soiree 5: "Splendid Colors" on Jan. 18 and 21. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 22, 2018
Another week of musical feasts for Sarasota

Sarasota Orchestra and Artist Series Concerts present two masterful performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A rough draft concept drawn on a map by Tindale Oliver show potential locations for two-story retail and office space, a cultural center and two, two-story parking garages around a civic lawn with a pond and walking trails as potential town center options
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Town center Concept hits speed bump

The commission won’t review a master plan for the area this month while the town seeks consensus from stakeholders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Drew Stuart said he likes to convey his feelings, in this case political sentiment, though his work including "The Perfect Politician."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 15, 2017
Greenbrook resident molds a new hobby out of clay

The Fall Show and Sale will exhibit work from Drew Stuart and the area's other top artists.

  • East County
  • News
James McCampbell has been training and teaching the leading animators in the field for the last 20 years at the Ringling College of Art and Design. Photos by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 22, 2015
Ringling College trains the animators of the future

Ringling College of Art and Design uses real-world experience to prepare its alumni to work for some of the biggest names in computer animation.

  • Arts + Culture
Stella will be the Big Cat Habitat's first sloth and newest addition.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 12, 2017
The family tree grows at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

Stella the sloth finds temporary home in East County as her habitat is being built.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 18, 2022
SPARCC fashion show returns to the runway

The SPARCC Runway fashion show was held March 18.

  • Black Tie
Ringling College of Art and Design hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of its new state-of-the-art visual arts facility on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 3, 2017
Scene & Heard: 12.07.17

Here's a look at what's happening on the arts and entertainment scene this week and beyond.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mark Krucke'  s art proposal used sea animals as the basis for a wayfinding system at the State Street parking garage.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 25, 2017
City could scrap State Street garage art

Following a controversy that led to demotions for three employees, the city attorney thinks the commission should throw away a batch of public art proposals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mustangs fans will have to wait another week to watch their team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's football season opener postponed

Mustangs fans will have to wait another week to watch their team.

  • East County
  • Sports
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