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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 23, 2019
SCAT consultant points to potential partnership with Uber

Sarasota County officials want to make SCAT a more efficient but less costly system. One way to do that, according to an adviser, is to partner with Uber.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 3, 2018
Unique wedding venues provide something bold and something new

Wedding couples are choosing to go outside the norms with venues such as JDub’s Brewing Co. & Tap Room, Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Black Tie
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 21, 2018
Melba Moore delivers a heartrending tribute to Billie Holiday with WBTT

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" is an unsentimental look at the life of a jazz legend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
The Players produces spooky 'Sleepy Hollow' production for the whole family

‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ will become the first outdoor theater experience offered in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota resident seeks home for carillon

Wylie Crawford believes an obscure instrument would be a widely embraced addition to the city. Now, he just has to find someone who agrees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2015
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Local restaurant owner gets hitched with Farmers Inn on Wheels

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2016
Senior makes point with perseverance

Lakewood Ranch guard transitions from student assistant to varsity team captain.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Q+A with Rod Thomas

Rod Thomas is the president of the Osprey-Nokomis Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 6, 2015
Q+A with Cyndi Seamon

Cyndi Seamon hasn’t been a lifelong turtle enthusiast, but when she moved to Siesta Key in 2002, she found her passion on a Sierra Club turtle walk.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2015
The gate debate: Will it end?

IDA supervisors hope to put the issue to rest even though some districts want tighter control of gates. that sit on public roads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 9, 2014
Recipe for Success: Lyndsy McDonald

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know these faces a little better. This week, get to know the face behind the desserts at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 4, 2013
Focused on the future

Lakewood Ranch center Josh Rountree sat out most of his sophomore season for academic reasons. Two years later, the senior has brought his grade-point average up a full point.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
Proposed downtown circulator takes a preliminary test drive

Two downtown stakeholders come together to drive an idea for free, accessible transportation for downtown visitors. The project plans to be privately funded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2022
Playwright saw glimpse of hope in political experiment

Jason Odell Williams’ “America in One Room” proves the power of dialogue in a world-premiere production at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 7, 2024
Lakewood Ranch loses an altruistic force

David Fink says he feels he has left the area in a better place.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 10, 2024
Mahjong at The Paradise Center improves cognitive skills, builds community

Carol Peschel mastered the art of mahjong and now breaks down the challenging game for Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 21, 2024
Naked Farmer opens at University Town Center

Naked Farmer is a fast-casual restaurant that offers a healthy, locally sourced menu.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 2, 2024
Pickleball club growing with Lakewood Ranch

The club started in 2017 with 40 members and now has over 1,700 members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Emma Burke |
  • October 18, 2025
Take a trip to hog heaven for National Pork Month

Here are three tasty spots to pig out during October — or any other month.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 16, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Brady Cleveland

Brady Cleveland has dictated The Out-of-Door Academy football's passing game as a sophomore

  • East County
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