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  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 31, 2013
Black Tie Events to Attend in 2014

Mark your calendars, because 2014 is jam-packed with events you absolutely must attend! From fashion shows to famous comedians, masquerade balls and nights in the Rainbow Room, there's a good cause to be celebrated all season long. Buy your tickets and tables, plan your outfits and get ready to have a blast while supporting local charities.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 26, 2024
Jack Dowd's 'Last Call' gets another round at Ringling College

The life-sized installation of a mythical New York City tavern was last seen in Sarasota in 2001.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 11, 2010
Furry friends get frisky at the park

Little dogs, big dogs and event some cats paraded over to Selby Five Points Park to pose for pictures with Santa Claus Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 23, 2023
Athletes leap for their dreams with Newtown basketball team

The Gulf Coast Lions are in their fourth year operating and plan to keep giving basketball athletes a second chance to go professional.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joey Leto

The BMX pro and Lindenwood University rising senior is returning home to teach youth camps at Sarasota BMX this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 21, 2022
What are their core beliefs?

Political candidates will inundate us with mailers trumpeting how great they are or how their opponents are scumbags.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 1, 2010
Sarasota now officially 'Googlesota'

APRIL FOOLS - Earlier this week, Google named Sarasota to its list of test sites, prompting Sarasota commissioners to vote 3-2 Monday, March 29, in favor of permanently changing the city's name to 'Googlesota.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2011
Key license-plate cameras to reduce crime, raise funds

APRIL FOOLS -- Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle is investigating a license-plate recognition system that would give Key residents exclusive rights to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 22, 2020
Art Battle to be waged once more locally — actually, twice more

Speed-painting competitions in Sarasota, Venice this weekend; state finals here in March

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch businessman rides in rare air with his Inflata Park

Lakewood Ranch entrepreneur hopes to spread joy, and make money, with Jumpin Fun Inflata Park.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man has special gift for giving

Lakewood Ranch man collects $25,025 from his neighbors to benefit Bradenton's Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2018
Break it open: Sarasota man heads to pool championships

He sees the trip as redemption for his last appearance in 1997.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 25, 2014
One for the books

Go behind the scenes with James Tapley, The Ringling Museum's 63-year-old contracted bookbinder.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 12, 2015
‘The Wonderful Spirit’

Longboat Key's 60th anniversary

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2010
Brenner: Commission lacks leadership

The Islander Club resident thinks the commission doesn't do enough to help businesses revitalize aging commercial properties and has no leadership skills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2023
Mote aquarium construction offers window to the future

The $132 million project in Sarasota reaches a key milestone with the placement of two 15-ton acrylic tank windows.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2021
Cardinal Mooney football back on track after earlier skid

The Cougars have won two games in a row after dropping two in a row.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2009
Mustangs swim into record books

The Lakewood Ranch High girls swim team won the Class 2A-Region 3 Swimming and Diving Championship Nov. 6. The boys finished in second.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2009
ODA to christen new stage

Neil Simon's "Rumors" will be the first play performed on the school's new black box theater. Performances are Oct. 29-31.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 4, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Almost too perfect for words; A twinkle in his eye; C'est cheese!; Know your roll

  • Arts + Culture
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