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Cathy Bishop hands a child a book on Feb. 24 at the Stillpoint House of Prayer.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
Garden Club makes vegetable soup

Members handed out gardening books and vegetable seeds at the Stillpoint House of Prayer on Feb. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gus and Betty Andreone celebrate Betty' s 100th birthday in a ceremony at Palm Aire Country Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 1, 2017
Palm Aire holds 100th birthday celebration for Betty Andreone

The Sarasota couple of Betty, 100, and Gus Andreone, the oldest PGA Professional at 105, have a combined 205 years of experience.

  • East County
  • News
Vicki and George Workman
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
Miss Vicki celebrates 25 years at Publix

Vicki Workman currently works in the bakery department following a move from produce.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
Mote opens Ron Johnson memorial research fund

Johnson was a Mote Trustee for 11 years and served in various other leadership positions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, right, and other dignitaries fly to Afghanistan aboard an Air Force C-17 cargo plane.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
Buchanan returns from Afghanistan

The congressman was on a nine-day congressional trip focusing on national security.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Mustangs burst into elation as the horn sounds against St. Petersburg.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2017
Mustangs face tall challenge in state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team takes on Sickles at 2 p.m. Friday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tim and Heather Saba with their daughters, Olivia Grace and Lyla Penelope — Photo by Amy McKinlay Photography
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.02.17

From baby showers (and a delivery) to surprise smooches, here's your social week in review.

  • Black Tie
New home construction is going strong in neighborhoods north of State Road 70, such as in Harmony, pictured here, as well as other projects like Country Club East.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch housing hits milestone

At 10,000 homes, Lakewood Ranch is one-third grown up and trends indicate it'll grow up even faster.

  • East County
  • News
Watercrest Condominium Association staff John Coppenhaver, left, and Ricardo Taliaferro, right, update association board member Jerry Twiggs, center, about what they are doing to help keep the gate emergency-access only.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2017
Can anyone just ride on through?

Manatee County may give gate restrictions 'teeth'

  • East County
  • News
Patton Park will encompass Kent Lake, seen here. A patch of land near the entrance to Bridgewater will be the main park area with a pavilion and other amenities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2017
Patton Park completes new Lakewood Ranch trail system

SMR is developing four new parks, all to be finished by the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
“Mystic Searches” began as Joe Granato’s (left) childhood fantasy. With Austin McKinley (right) and a team of others, he turned the video game into a reality, capturing the 8-bit feel of the 1980s games he grew up playing.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota artists bring childhood video-game dreams to life — in all their 8-bit glory

The video game was a childhood fantasy. Steeped in digital constraints, Joe Granato’s quest made it reality.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Mendez. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 1, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre artist finds a new sense of purpose

In preparation for his third young artist showcase, Michael Mendez is coming into his own.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 1, 2017
Dishing Out Care: Foodlosophy offers a fresh take on fundraisers

Second annual Foodlosophy serves up Sarasota's best cuisine — with a side of philanthropy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Jerry Lionetti and Dr. Stuart James McEnerney died.

  • Longboat Key
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