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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 23, 2011
TALLAHASSEE: Political pension punt

If leadership is best conducted by example, a key Florida Senate committee on pensions is conducting downright pathetic leadership and having real trouble being serious about the state's long-term financial woes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 12, 2017
Theater review: 'The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity'

“The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” wrestles with stereotypes and authenticity at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 8, 2018
Sarasota County Schools receiving security upgrades

As Sarasota County Schools begins a $21 million effort to improve security at schools, officials must overcome unique challenges to keep students safe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 17, 2018
'Honor Killing' tells a tale of media and murder at FST

Florida Studio Theatre's world premiere by Sarah Bierstock is compelling, but oddly anticlimactic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
Ringling College growth draws mixed reactions from neighbors

Ringling College is expanding even faster than school officials hoped. The North Trail embraces the growth, but Newtown fears its impact.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2015
Despite skepticism, Vengroff pushes forward with affordable housing proposal

City leaders have called for the development of more affordable housing. Harvey Vengroff wants to build affordable housing. Why, then, is the future of his project so uncertain?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 28, 2015
Looking for America at Asolo Rep

Starting with ‘West Side Story,’ Asolo Repertory Theatre explores what it means to be American and how to address one of our most sensitive subjects: race.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • August 28, 2024
Sarasota County staff explain causes of flooding from Hurricane Debby

The presentation led commissioners and residents to question whether the county's stormwater regulations are stringent enough.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 20, 2025
'Bad Jews' treads a minefield of identity issues

Joshua Harmon's edgy comedy caps a sell-out season for Sarasota Jewish Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 14, 2025
Town staffer finds balance with tiring work and passion for weightlifting

Matthew Ballew's busy days working for Longboat Key Public Works are paired with a lifestyle of weightlifting and bodybuilding, which has taught him important life lessons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Gabby Halula

Gabby Halula, 18, is a senior at Sarasota High School and one of the captains of Sarasota Crew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 21, 2012
'V/H/S': A Fitting Horror Tribute To The Late Great Terry Porter

'V/H/S': A Fitting Horror Tribute To The Late Great Terry Porter

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • December 21, 2011
Bridge Bites: Nice lead, partner!

There are other ways to bid the North hand, but our North was obviously a paid-up member of the bid-what-you-think-you-can-make club. East's 4NT showed the minors, then North pushed on to 5â™ , in this case bidding what he hoped they could make.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2011
Woodland church missionaries target hometown

Youth at Woodland, The Community Church spent a week of their summer volunteering throughout the local community as part of Project B-Town.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 28, 2011
Rain threat won't scare away Ranch Boo Fest

Organizers say the Lakewood Ranch Halloween bash will go on rain or shine. More events are planned in the East County throughout the weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 17, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Susan Lawrence

Susan Lawrence and her husband, Victor, took up croquet five years ago. Today, they have built up the team to more than 50 members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • March 27, 2012
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  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
Scientists sample Sarasota centenarian's DNA for study

Sarasota resident Marion Koenig turned 100 in November. Now, she's donating a sample of her DNA to be studied with the hopes that future generations can enjoy longer lives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
Wounded Marine to share story at TBI Veterans service

Michael Jernigan's dog, Brittani, has accompanied him on 47 roundtrip flights. They've been everywhere together, from routine grocery trips to Yankee Stadium, in New York.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 19, 2012
Large company keeps it personal

Large company keeps it personal

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