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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 8, 2012
Sarasota Chamber announces Small Business Awards finalists

Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards ceremony will be held June 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Morin smiles as she models a layered look.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beth Israel Women Fashion Show

On Monday, Feb. 3, Beth Israel Women hosted its fashion show and luncheon at Michael's On East in Sarasota. Over 200 women attended and were treated to unique fashions by Dream Weaver of St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 25, 2009
Five Points Park plans resurrected

Improving the downtown park was, at one time, the No. 1 project for the Community Redevelopment Agency. Those priorities changed over time, but now downtown groups want to revive the plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 21, 2010
Film Review: Sarasota Film Festival Wrap-Up

During the past 11 years, the Sarasota Film Festival has most certainly evolved. But, this year, it surpassed all expectations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Operatic return

After two decades of performing operas all over the world, Michael Robert Hendrick always looks forward to coming home to the place where it all began.

  • Arts + Culture
Gloria Jara-Macias and Alondra Martinez remind girls to walk with their pedometers. (Photo courtesy of Girls Inc.)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 13, 2014
Girls Inc. launches Step It Up Challenge

The challenge encourages girls and their families to work on a simple but effective goal of taking more steps daily.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva, Tammy Karp, Donna Koffman, Shelley Sarbey, Jaclyn Brunckhorst, Elisabeth Waters and Umbreen Khalidi-Majeed
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 10, 2019
Seven ladies play up the eight elements of nature for Pique Nique

Child Protection Center starts campaign for 40th anniversary, Brent Greeno sports a special tie and more on this week's social scene.

  • Black Tie
Kenny Barr. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2014
Barr dished out friendship, community support

Longtime restaurateur Kenny Barr died May 8. He was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
WHENTHEPARTYENDS
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 12, 2015
'When the Party Ends' accepted to Cannes Film Festival

'When the Party Ends' accepted to Cannes Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
A free-form 40-foot pool complete with spa and two waterfalls provides a great place for swimming laps and playing with the grandkids.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 22, 2018
Dream Fulfilled

This home has all the luxury touches a buyer expects from The Lake Club. But it’s the details of its design that truly surprise and delight.

  • LWR Life
  • By David Conway |
  • November 4, 2014
VIDEO: Ziegler triumphs

Bridget Ziegler overcame a 2,000-vote deficit in August to defeat Ken Marsh and retain her Sarasota County School Board seat.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Summer camp programs are offered over 11 weeks for children entering grades 1 through 9.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2012
Sarasota County camp registration begins

New specialty camps offered this year include Beach Volleyball Camp, Bricks 4 Kidz Camp, Fishing Camp, Sand Sculpture Camp, Skateboard Camp and Surf and Paddle Camp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Austin, TX improv comedy troupe will perform and teach after the Sarasota Improv Festival at the Florida Studio Theatre
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 8, 2015
Available Cupholders extend Florida Studio Theatre residency with workshops and shows

The Austin, TX improv comedy troupe will perform their trademark video/improv comedy show "Crass Menagerie."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Plymouth Harbor establishes new foundation; East Meets West Expo networking event

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River junior Kate Walker swims the girls 100 breaststroke at the 2018 Tri-County Championships. The fifth-place finisher at states last season finished seventh here, after battling injuries.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2018
Tri-County Championships provide local swimmers with feedback

Lakewood Ranch swimmer Sebastian Aguirre and Braden River swimmer Kate Walker are on different paths as the Tri-County Championships give way to the FHSAA state series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 15, 2009
USF students create gingerbread house

University of South Florida students entered their USF-style gingerbread house into a mall contest to benefit community youth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The condo units C-704 and D-705 at L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club recently sold for $3.9 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2018
L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $3.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 28-June 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
One of the many cases of buttons on display Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Buttons and Beaus event at Crocker Memorial Church.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Buttons and Beaus

The Historical Society of Sarasota County held a High Tea with the theme being Buttons and Beaus Sunday, Jan. 6, at Crocker Memorial Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
If the commission ultimately approves the charter referendum, voters will have a chance to decide whether to move municipal elections to the fall.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 7, 2015
City OKs consideration of referendum on fall elections

At a future meeting, the Sarasota City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a ballot initiative that would move municipal elections to the fall of even-numbered years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2012
Tennis Series heads to Payne Park

The Totally Tennis Exhibition Series will continue at 10 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
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