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Limelight

Glasser Schoenbaum Collaboration Celebration

The luncheon at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens honored nonprofit engagement, collaboration and growth.

04/25/2018 Photography by Cliff Roles

Limelight

Sarasota Film Festival Closing Night Red Carpet

Festival awards and a screening of a documentary on NASA rounded out the event.

04/25/2018 Photography by Rod Millington

Planning

Traffic and Roundabouts the Topics at Upcoming Community Forum

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club is hosting a panel discussion about traffic and roundabouts in the area from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 3.

04/24/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Sarasota Film Festival Out of This World Party

The fest celebrated its 20th anniversary with a party at the Art Ovation Hotel.

04/23/2018 Photography by Rod Millington

Rain Check

Best of Sarasota 2018 Party Rescheduled

We've rescheduled our Best of Sarasota party for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25.

04/23/2018 By Staff

Media

Bradenton Herald Editor Stepping Down

Joan Krauter is stepping down as the Herald's executive editor after nearly 20 years in the role.

04/23/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Firefly Gala 2018

Singer-songwriter Jason Derulo was the star of the concert performance following the fund-raising dinner for Forty Carrots Family Center.

04/23/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon 2018

Susan Buck, Beth Knopik and Dr. Lashawn Houston-Frost were honored with "She Knows Where She's Going" awards at the 30th annual event.

04/23/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

Education

Study Puts State College of Florida Economic Impact at $432.4 Million

The study analyzed the college's operations, student spending and the effects of alumni.

04/20/2018 By Staff

Giving

Philanthropic Organization Changes Name

The Southwest Florida Planned Giving Council recently renamed itself as the Charitable Gift Planners of Southwest Florida.

04/20/2018 By Staff

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Planning

Construction on St. Armands Parking Garage Begins Next Week

The $12 million construction project will be funded through a special assessment on commercial land owners and paid parking.

04/20/2018 By Staff

The Plastics

How to Cut Back on Plastic Use

Start with the "bad five."

04/20/2018 By Megan McDonald

Limelight

Blue Ties and Butterflies 2018

The sixth annual fund-raiser for the Child Protection Center took over Michael's On East, with butterfly decor, dinner and a live auction.

04/19/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

Education

New Executive Director of Manatee County Secondary Schools Named

Manatee County schools superintendent Diana Greene will recommend that Willie Clark become the next executive director of secondary schools.

04/19/2018 By Staff

Construction

Jimmy Buffett-Themed Hotel and Restaurant Coming to Bradenton

Margaritaville Holdings and Minto Communities plan to build a Margaritaville hotel and a LandShark Bar & Grill in Bradenton.

04/18/2018 By Staff

Limelight

Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night

The 20th anniversary year for the festival kicked off with a movie screening with director Eric Stoltz and producer Sandy Stern among those on the red carpet.

04/17/2018 Photography by Rod Millington

"I'm Ready"

Sarasota Memorial's Nurse Residency Program Aims to Halt a Nursing Crisis

Florida may face an overall shortage of R.N.s as soon as 2025.

04/17/2018 By Hannah Wallace

Limelight

Community Video Archives Luncheon

The annual event at Michael's On East honored four community leaders and showed excerpts from videos created about their lives.

04/17/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

The Fast and the Furriest

Your Last Chance to See Twiggy, the Water-Skiing Squirrel

The famous rodent is scurrying to Sarasota to participate in this weekend's Suncoast Boat Show before retiring this summer.

04/16/2018 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Limelight

Whiskey Obsession Festival Grand Tasting

Whiskey aficionados gathered at Michael's On East for the tasting and master classes.

04/16/2018 Photography by Lori Sax

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