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  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 24, 2015
Heater: Collecting turns into his personal carnival

When I met Palm Aire's J.R. Leach, I thought he was going to be another in a long line of treasure hunters. He is the vice president of the Tampa Bay Carnival Glass Club so I couldn't wait to ask him about his biggest score.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 14, 2021
Siesta testing gets under the surface

After more than 100 mini reefs have been installed, Siesta Key Association members are beginning to examine their effectiveness.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 8, 2022
Get to know the leader of the St. Armands Circle Association

Rachel Burns, the new executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, brings passion to the position.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 15, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund hires its first director

Adrienne Bookhamer, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund’s first executive director, is excited about shining a light on the dozens of organizations helping regional residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 19, 2021
Village residents ask for decorative street lights

The town of Longboat Key is planning to stick with the commission-approved street lights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2021
State champion golfer gives another ace performance

Jacqueline Putrino followed her state title with a World Junior Championship win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 5, 2009
Students bring kindness into the classroom

Southside Elementary classrooms are in the midst of a school-wide campaign called "Kindness Conquers." Kindness is the theme for this year's jog-a-thon, which will be held Nov. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 25, 2009
Transients drawn to First Street

Several factors have made the retail area from Whole Foods Market to Starbucks a popular place for transients. Storeowners say their presence is hurting their businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 20, 2009
Elderly victim to fight back

A man steals a woman's purse and throws her belongings out his car window during a high-speed chase. Said the 87-year-old victim: 'I want to hit him over the head with my cane.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 24, 2010
Former Pirate leads Lakewood to victory

Lakewood sophomore Huntyre Elling, who played for Braden River last year, pitched a shutout over her former teammates Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Christie Childers and Jessica Nickell |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Twins share sibling secrets

This Q&A gives you an inside look to some of the unanswered questions, answered by Braden River's own twins.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 25, 2010
Rumors swirl over drop in arrests

When the number of police department arrests fell 53% for the month of January as compared to last year, it left many inside and outside the force wondering why.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • August 27, 2010
Pirates pummel Mooney Cougars

Braden River showed domination on both sides of the ball in its 34-14 win over Cardinal Mooney in the annual Kickoff Classic Aug. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 24, 2010
MY VIEW: Impervious to common sense

The decision to spend $250,000 extra on paver sidewalks in a rural area is to save us from the environmental threat of ... a pond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2010
Cal Ripken All-Stars begin 2010 season

The Manatee Cal Ripken 12U All-Stars competed in the District 15 tourney last week in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Commission picks two types of sand

The Town Commission will place a slightly darker sand on the north end's high-erosion beach areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 30, 2012
Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Four: What's next?

Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Four: What's next?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2012
Merchants make parking pleas to city

St. Armands Circle merchants told Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Parking Manager Mark Lyons that increased parking enforcement is hurting their businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • May 23, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Seeing double; Best friends forever; Farewell for the summer

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 23, 2012
A 'Dark Horse' evening comes out a winner

A 'Dark Horse' evening comes out a winner

  • Arts + Culture
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