Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe opens its 2026–27 Sarasota season with Sophisticated Ladies, a live-band revue celebrating Duke Ellington’s music. The production runs Oct. 14–Nov. 22 at the Donelly Theatre.

Ed James III The fellowship hall of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church was filled to capacity this past Saturday, reaching

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From Lincoln Memorial High School in Palmetto to Florida A&M and the NFL, Henry Lawrence’s journey is one of excellence, resilience and service. The three-time Super Bowl champion and former Raiders tackle has been inducted into the FHSAA Hall of Fame’s 2026 class.

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From Lincoln Memorial High School in Palmetto to Florida A&M and the NFL, Henry Lawrence’s journey is one of excellence, resilience and service. The three-time Super Bowl champion and former Raiders tackle has been inducted into the FHSAA Hall of Fame’s 2026 class.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe opens its 2026–27 Sarasota season with Sophisticated Ladies, a live-band revue celebrating Duke Ellington’s music. The production runs Oct. 14–Nov. 22 at the Donelly Theatre.

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