Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
March 28, 2014

K9 team certified in explosives detection

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office recently added the only certified bomb detection team in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Hardee, DeSoto and Highlands counties, and the first at this agency since 2004.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
March 28, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: 'Back to the '80s'

Performances of 'Back to the '80s..The Totally Awesome Musical' run at 7 p.m. tonight through March 29 at The Out-of-Door Academy.

East County
News

Kelsey Grau
March 28, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: All Angels by the Sea Cabaret

Vocal artists Cami Wyatt and Michelle Gratham will dazzle the audience with an evening of showtunes at the All Angels by the Sea Cabaret. A special surprise guest will also take the stage, so be sure not to miss this musical mystery.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
March 28, 2014

'Lois Lane' among first of Cat Depot's cats adopted out

After the introduction of 33 adoptable cats at Cat Depot's Caturday Night Fever Gala March 15, seized felines from Napiers Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary begin to find new homes.

East County
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 28, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: Southeastern Guide Dogs Walk-a-thon

All proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit. There will be live music, shopping vendors, food and plenty of puppies to hug.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
March 28, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Sunset SoirÃ©e

Save Our Seabirds held its annual Sunset Soiree at Mote Marine Laboratory on March 28. In its third year, the event included live entertainment, a silent auction and the opportunity for attendees to learn more about the mission of Save Our Seabirds.

Longboat Key
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 27, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota County Teacher of the Year

Sarasota County honored its teachers at the 2014 Teacher of the Year Awards Thursday, March 27. The awards ceremony was held at Laurel Oaks Country Club and included a cocktail reception and dinner. Taylor Ranch Elementary's Lisa Figueroa was named Sarasota County Teacher of the Year. "Teachers are the heart and soul of our school system," says Superintendent Lori White. "To take the time to honor them makes tonight one of the most important nights of the school year."

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
March 27, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: 10th annual Spanish Main Yacht Club Fish Fry

The 10th annual fish fry at Spanish Main Yacht Club packed the clubhouse and served up freshly caught Spanish mackerel on March 27. The popular event has grown from 20 friends to a crowd of over 200 people, bringing together various communities on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
March 27, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Premier Sotheby's International Realty Grand Opening

On March 27, Premier Sotheby's International Realty hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location in Publix Plaza.

Longboat Key
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 27, 2014

Sarasota family seeks help finding lost dog

Daisy is a dark brown-and-black Labrador mix with a white patch on her chest. She has been missing since Tuesday, March 25.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
March 27, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: 29th annual Sarasota Baseball Classic Part 1

Fifteen teams, including Sarasota, Riverview, Lakewood Ranch and Cardinal Mooney hit the field for the 29th annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25 through March 27.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 27, 2014

American Red Cross offering 'lunch break' CPR lessons

The American Red Cross will be offering a free CPR lesson Friday, March 28. The program, 'Learn to Save a Life on your Lunch Break,' runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.