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John Cleese and Eric Idle, one-third of Monty Python and comedy legends, will perform at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on October 2.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 15, 2015
John Cleese and Eric Idle coming to the Van Wezel on Oct. 2

Monty Python founders and living comedy legends will bring their sublime brand of comedy to Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
Seva Anthony and Erica Reynolds star in "Master Class."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2015
'Master Class' is now in session at The Players

Terrence McNally’s “Master Class” is now in session at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 11, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre appoints Jim Sorensen and Caroline Kaiser to senior staff positions

Sorensen will be an associate managing director and Kaiser will be the director of children's theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Seuss
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 2, 2016
Embracing Dr. Seuss' Differences

A local outreach is using a beloved author to gets kids reading — and thinking.

  • Arts + Culture
The Revs. Steve Price and Catherine Fluck-Price say they've tried to encourage congregants to grow both faith and social justice and outreach.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2016
Harvest pastors head toward new mission

Harvest pastors head toward new mission

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Although a segment of First Street is closed for construction, businesses in the area are excited to reap the benefits of the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
First Street improvements highlight a growing area

As the city works on a project designed to make a segment of First Street near Cocoanut Avenue more walkable, businesses in the area are excited by the changes — and by the growth surrounding them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Students, athletes and members of the community rallied to show support for Eddie Howell in August when he was battling cholangiocarcinoma.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 15, 2015
SHS mentor, coach Eddie Howell dies

Colleagues remember life lessons from former coach and administrator Eddie Howell.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
McNeal and Braden River elementary schools' students receive a lesson from Cari Walz, Household Hazardous Waste employee, on recycling electronics.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 4, 2015
Braden River, McNeal elementary students fill up on knowledge

East County students tour the Lena Road Landfill.

  • East County
  • News
Come and experience 5 acres of terror. Walk trough the woods, but remember: you won't be alone..!! Photo courtesy of Belisa Mazzara.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 23, 2015
Upper Manatee River Road gets spooky with haunted trail

An East County family opened Delirium Haunted Trail to the public this year.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Culp hopes to have community groups join the garden and get their own spaces to plant herbs and native plants.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 28, 2015
Garden plan blooms at Braden River library

Braden River Branch wants to diversify use of its space.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 18, 2016
Work ends, begins on Siesta Key beaches

As one Siesta Key beach project winds down and prepares for its grand opening, another ramps up.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lido Key residents have said a renourishment plan is badly needed to replenish eroded portions of the shoreline.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2015
Updated Big Pass dredge study shows no effects on Siesta Key

In a new report, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reiterates its position that a planned Lido shoreline renourishment project would not negatively impact Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deidra Grace and Sammy Blue perform during Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production of "Spunk." Photo by Don Daly Photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 20, 2015
Theater Review: 'Spunk'

‘Spunk’ cries the blues in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2015
Cougars ink college choices

Seven Cardinal Mooney students signed national letters of intent April 15 and 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Violet" runs through Feb. 22, at the Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 12, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Violet' goes face-to-face with the truth

The Players' current musical, Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori's "Violet," concerns the unlikely pilgrimage of the title character.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Frank Gamsky and Denise Kleiner are eager to get started.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
Society sheds status

The Old Braden River Historical Society may no longer be a nonprofit, but it will still protect the Braden River.

  • East County
  • News
Pianist Jack Gallahan wants to help install a piano at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 5, 2015
Healing harmonies

Pine View School seventh-grader organizes Music for Medicine program to bring a piano to Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s lobby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2015
Group sews sweet dreams for hospital patients

Dionne Chang hopes her group, Sewing for Sweet Dreams, will help brighten hospital patients’ rooms and moods.

  • East County
  • News
Alyssa Esteban and Natalya Swanson scout and champion local artists at the Ringling Underground each month in the Ringling Museum courtyard.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Ringling Underground shines light on local artists

Natalya Swanson and Alyssa Esteban combine local, independent artwork with the Ringling's old classics.

  • Arts + Culture
As a tribute to the late Honorary Chairwoman Tana Sandefur, her closest friends, "The Tanettes," donned hats and spoke about her at The Wit and Wisdom of Aging event.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

An honored woman; The dirty little secret of philanthropy; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
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