From the Archives: The Murder That Gripped Sarasota | Dr. Howard Cohen Brings Close-Up Magic to Sarasota

From the Archives: The Murder That Gripped Sarasota | Dr. Howard Cohen Brings Close-Up Magic to Sarasota | Sarasota Wine Festival Returns March 22

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From the Archives

Death of an Art Dealer

The brutal murder of a Palm Avenue gallery owner in 2004—who was found with her left hand resting atop a Sarasota Magazine article—sparked a lengthy investigation resulting in the arrest of Elton Brutus Murphy. Read More »

CRAFTING A LEGACY

Greg Pennenga Has Been Making Custom Furniture for Nearly Three Decades

“I’m always trying to create something that stops people in their tracks. It’s the creativity that gets me going.” Read More »

The Sarasota Concert Association Presents Two World-Renowned Orchestras on its Great Performers Series

The Sarasota Concert Association continues its tradition of enriching the region’s cultural landscape with exceptional musical concerts. Read More »

Unity Awards

Meet the Winners of Our 2025 Unity Awards

Eight people whose commitment to bringing us together will leave you hopeful and inspired. Read More »

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS

The Sarasota Wine Festival Returns on March 22

The festival—now in its second year—has partnered with the Women’s Resource Center and is providing complimentary vendor booths to women entrepreneurs. Read More »

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MAGIC M.D.

Dr. Howard Cohen Brings Close-Up Magic to Sarasota

By day, Cohen treats patients here in town. By night, as magician Howard Stevens, he conjures wonder, one sleight of hand at a time. Read More »

Unity Awards

Join Us for the Unity Awards

Join us to honor our 2025 Unity Award winners! Plus: On the eve of her retirement from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Roxie Jerde will discuss the power of philanthropy, the importance of legacies and how every person has a role to play in building a community. Read More »

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