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Jean Blackburn will present several works in Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery's "New Work x 3." Painting by Jean Blackburn and graphic adaptation by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 27, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 28

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Residents from across the county listen as SCAT Interim Director Rob Lewis addresses the commissioners at the public workshop.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 27, 2019
Workshop discussion leans toward paid parking

Residents from across the county turned out to voice their concerns and ideas on how to best approach the matter of parking and traffic on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linda Nichols of Backyard Bike Shop said season started late this year.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 27, 2019
Longboat's winter season back in black after seeing red

No more red tide for Longboat businesses

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Built in 1988, 682 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 6,449 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 27, 2019
Bird Key home sells for $3.45 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 11-15

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 27, 2019
Walk-a-Thon hits its stride at Braden River Elementary

It was more than a walk in the park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hilda Hamrick embraces her great grandson, Daniel Meiler, at William H. Bashaw elementary on Thursday, Feb. 21.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 27, 2019
'Volunteer Extraordinaire' at Bashaw Elementary in Bradenton

“Reserved Parking for Ms. Hilda. Bashaw Volunteer Extraordinaire.”  Now, who is Ms. Hilda?

  • East County
  • News
It was off to the races last year during the Take Stock in Children 5K. File photo
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 27, 2019
Take Stock 5k coming March 3

The Take Stock 5k Space Race takes place March 3, and it’s the 10th year of the annual event.

  • East County
  • News
Desiree Brown and Mia Pompey. Photo courtesy of Brown.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 27, 2019
A place to call home in Manatee County

Local foster parents make the difference in the lives of children through the safe children coalition in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
Jay Rixse delivered a lecture on the President's daily briefing Feb. 19.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 27, 2019
LWR Talks features intelligence

Former CIA and Department of Defense official addresses crowd at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

  • East County
  • News
The Pirates walk off the court after their loss to Tampa Bay Tech.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 27, 2019
Pirates' record run ends

Braden River girls basketball team comes up one win short of state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Josh Young rises for a layup against Gulf Coast High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 27, 2019
Mustangs senior the calm during the storm

Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball senior Josh Young is calm in big-game situations.

  • East County
  • Sports
Customers peruse the jewelry section at last year's Royal Rummage Sale.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 27, 2019
St. Mary Catholic gets ready to rummage

The annual sale will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 1 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Brown, Bea & Dave Erickson, Anne Hanley, Gabriel and Diane Brown Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 27, 2019
Birthday thanks

The Lazy Lobster customers gave their favorite employee a birthday surprise on Feb. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Greenspon file photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 27, 2019
Donation in progress

In June, Greenspon, a Longboat Key resident, donated the initial gift for the refurbishment of the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's 32-acre campus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Virginia Craig uses tools, like increasing font size, on websites to help her see better.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2019
New look in store for government websites?

Government websites struggle to balance cost, information offerings for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.

  • East County
  • News
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