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Michelle and Robert Casarietti channel their mutual passion for creating art and their unconditional love for each other into painting abstract pieces on the same canvas for every work they create. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 23, 2018
Abstract artists Michelle and Robert Casarietti create collaborative canvases

Michelle and Robert Casarietti are new painters/sculptors on the Sarasota arts scene who create all of their abstract artwork together in their home studio in Park East.

  • Arts + Culture
The Mustangs lost 1-0 to Oakleaf High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2018
Mustangs softball falls in state semifinals

Lakewood Ranch High lost 1-0 to Oakleaf High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Steve Titunik stops in front of standing water at one of the parking lot’s driveways after a few days of rain.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 23, 2018
Turtle Beach parking lot slated for improvements

By the summer, problems with standing water and dust at the small lot should be resolved.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Part of the agreement between FDOT and Sarasota County is that the county will come up with a plan for improving conditions at this curve near the Siesta Bridge, and FDOT will pay for it.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 23, 2018
Road swap clears path for changes to Siesta Drive

Now that the county will manage major Siesta Key roads, residents are seeking improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Freshman pitcher Conner Whittaker, seen here pitching against Lakewood Ranch on May 16, threw a complete-game shutout against Plant High, allowing just five hits and two walks.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2018
Sarasota High baseball reaches state final four

The Sailors defeated Plant High 2-0 in nine innings on Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hazel Steskal and the canal that separates Bayfront Park from Longboat Key estates.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 23, 2018
Longboat canal is cause for concern

The border between Bayfront Park and Longboat Key estates is worn, but it's unclear who is responsible for fixing it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This building along State Road 70, in front of the Earth Fare, will house Chipolte, Verizon and Starbucks in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 23, 2018
Tavistock's The Green red hot in Lakewood Ranch

Businesses line up to be part of Tavistock's The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Tommy Gregory is running for the District 73 seat in the state House.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 23, 2018
District 73 candidate says he is trained to be a leader

Tommy Gregory, a retired Air Force lieutenant and a Sarasota attorney, says his military background has provided him with the leadership skills necessary to represent District 73 in the state House.

  • East County
  • News
Gus Andreone, shown riding in the 2017 Tribute to Heroes Parade, will be this year's grand marshal.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 23, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Tribute to Heroes Parade honors Gus Andreone

The 106-year-old Palm Aire resident served under Gen. George Patton in World War II.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 113 Seagull Lane on Longboat Key recently sold for $1,775,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 23, 2018
Seagull Lane home sells for $1,775,000

Longboat Key real estate sells

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sandy Loevner and Jan Crudele, with the Florida Winefest & Auction.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • May 23, 2018
Follow the money

The Winefest awarded $187,300. Over its 28 years, it has donated more than $8.5 million to charities that help children — and this is just one small organization in Sarasota’s huge philanthropy scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 23, 2018
They chose liberty over enslavement

Monday is Memorial Day

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 23, 2018
Cops Corner: This bridge is not for jumping

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dimitrius Adams, an employee of Clear Sunset Car Wash uses a pressure washer after they've used a special bug wash to get the lovebugs off the front of the car.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • May 23, 2018
Bugged by squished insects in East County?

Local residents have little affection for May swarm of lovebugs.

  • East County
  • News
Jonathan Leatt finishes his victory in the 2018 Take Stock 5K, which he won in 18:28. Photo by Jay Heater.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2018
Lakewood Ranch 11-year-old doesn't kid around with running competition

Instead, he runs at a prolific pace.

  • East County
  • Sports
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