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Longboat Key Police Administrative Assistant Marilyn Dzikas retired Aug. 7 after 30 years of service with the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Longtime face of police department retires

Marilyn Dzikas worked under five Longboat Key police chiefs. She retired Aug. 7 after serving the town for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'La Cage aux Folles'

A down-and-dirty comedy with a sense of high life in low places.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Laurie Colton
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 7, 2016
Theater review: 'Venus in Fur'

You Always Love the One You Hurt

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 20, 2015
Theater review: 'The Color Purple'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production stands tall

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 30, 2015
Theater review: "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"

This takes audiences on a nostalgia trip at The Players

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo The Concession, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course designed in partnership with Tony Jacklin, was founded and opened in 2006 on 520 acres at 770 Lindrick Lane, bordering Manatee and Sarasota counties. The course’s name commemorates the gestur
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2015
Back-to-Back championships

The Concession Golf Club hits two holes-in-one with the NCAA Division 1 golf championships.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2014
Sidelines

Eagles win inaugural Army vs. Navy tournament; Sarasota Christian earns back-to-back wins; Sarasota grapplers win invitational; Late goal propels Thunder soccer team to a win; Longwood Athletic Club announces Men's Open

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is aiming high as it works on a vision for 42-acre tract of land surrounding the Van Wezel, highlighting open public space and cultural amenities. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Bayfront plans

An effort to produce a plan for city-owned bayfront land faces a big challenge this year: getting the city's approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Commissioners approved a request for proposals for vendors seeking to operate a canoe/kayak rental business out of Jiggs Landing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 18, 2015
County seeks vendors for Jiggs Landing

A vendor would provide canoe/kayak and other rentals, as well as boat tours of the river.

  • East County
  • News
Cast of "The Water Engine." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Water Engine'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory has fired David Mamet's 'The Water Engine' up again.

  • Arts + Culture
Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Both Your Houses." Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 23, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Both Your Houses'

Maxwell Anderson's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1933 play, "Both Your Houses," is now in session at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • July 17, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: That Thing Called Love

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: That Thing Called Love

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 7, 2013
Destination: Historic Arcadia

Historic downtown Arcadia is a gem for antique shopping - its main draw. If you've been saving it for a rainy day, now's your time to mosey to this charming, sleepy town.

  • Arts + Culture
Andrew Dailey won the People’s Choice Award last year with his sculpture "Pirecan." File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Amateur sculptors carve their niches

The Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returns for its 41st year.

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  • Neighbors
"Collected Stories" runs through Aug. 24, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 12, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Collected Stories'

Donald Margulies' 'Collected Stories' is the final chapter of Banyan Theater's summer season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 29, 2014
Resourceful dwelling on display at State of the Arts Gallery

The prototype of a patent-pending multi-use portable dwelling is on display at State of the Arts Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
Ellen and Dave Gerth have filed three lawsuits related to the murder of Ellen Gerth's late mother, Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 11, 2014
Gross murder still under investigation

Ellen Gerth vows to keep her brother from benefiting from their mother's death.

  • East County
  • News
USF Sarasota-Manatee student Broc Fernandez and his team partnered with Nate's Honor Animal Rescue President Rob Oglesby to complete a comprehensive consultation of the shelter. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
Students study Nate's to help nonprofit grow

As a result of a USF Sarasota-Manatee study, Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans to offer internships to the college's students.

  • East County
  • News
Tony Milen emerged out of retirement to purchase Clear Sunset Car Wash off State Road 64 in 2008.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 16, 2014
Milen family celebrates milestone

Tony Milen celebrates his family's 60 years in the car washing business.

  • East County
  • News
Jason Ellis describes his character Bobby Strong as earnest, a leader and sexy. Sarah Cassidy describes her character Hope Cladwell as hopeful, kindhearted and an idealist. (Photo by Mallory Gnaegy)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2014
Jason Ellis and Sarah Cassidy take a trip to 'Urinetown'

Jason Ellis and Sarah Cassidy are familiar faces on the community theater stages in Sarasota. Most recently, they've been cast as leading lovers in The Players' 'Urinetown.'

  • Arts + Culture
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