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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 2, 2022
East Bradenton potter makes bowls for Empty Bowls

Panther Ridge's Denise Millett-Olverson uses her pottery talents to support Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 29, 2024
Sarasota Music Fest celebrates 60 years by defying convention

Under Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, the festival will explore improvisation and cross musical boundaries.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2009
Setting An Example

Lakewood senior Michael Ohlman will close the book on his high school career when he takes the field for the Florida Athletic Coaches Association's All-Star baseball weekend May 28-30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 22, 2020
Media make it far worse

The daily death scores in the media and politicians’ decrees fueled people’s fears. How do we bring back trust and sanity?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat photographer captures decisive moments in studio and out

Allan Mestel, who has a studio in Whitney Beach Plaza, is versatile in his work, photographing portraits, head shots, real estate and also street art.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Disgraced'

'Disgraced' confronts issues of culture and identity at Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 3, 2021
Sarasota County fire chief accepts conditional offer to come to Longboat

Town Manager Tom Harmer wrote an email to commissioners that Michael Regnier would serve as assistant chief.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 15, 2017
Start over on Lido Beach

All Lido Key residents wanted was an updated pavilion, restaurant and pool. But here it is six years later, and the city has faltered again. That seems to be a recurring theme.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 6, 2025
Booker baseball is turning the corner with new approach

The Tornadoes are using discipline and freshmen talent to overcome awful 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 21, 2025
Life-saving CPR classes aim to teach, inspire people to take action

Longboat Key Fire-Rescue regularly trains residents in a simpler method designed to overcome fear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2010
Musician, golf pro add star power to Payton event

Musician David Nail and golfer Victoria Tanco will be among those supporting The Payton Wright Foundation May 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
Full circle

Lakewood Ranch High seniors Danny Walker and Ramsey Touchberry will vie for their third consecutive state championship Nov. 5 and Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • February 17, 2021
Selby gains final approval for redevelopment plans

Phase one is expected to cost $42.5 million, of which Selby has raised $35 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 2, 2012
Open house planned for beach project

Sarasota County staff will answer question and record comments from the public about the Siesta Key public beach improvements Nov. 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2012
County reviews permit for new Village restaurant

Sarasota County staff are inspecting plans for a $307,000 building alteration for a new Eat Here location in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2017
Planning board supports light industrial use in CORE

Reductions in other entitlements on Lakewood Ranch site should offset impacts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2016
FDOT holds public meeting for interchange improvements

Plans for the intersection of State Road 64/Interstate 75 will be on display tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2014
Sarasota approves 2050 changes

Commissioners approved changes that eliminate monitoring requirements for fiscal neutrality, but require the developer to show the fiscal neutrality of a project at its inception.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Community Center

Voters defeated a community center plan in 2004, but many residents want the plan back on the drawing board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2019
Manatee County commissioners consider Bradenton Area Convention Center expansion

New hotel spurs vision for larger, improved expansion Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
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