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  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 14, 2010
After 30 years, teacher and student get a new deal

When part-time Lido Key resident Dr. Arthur Liebman welcomed recently the students attending his course on New Deal Drama, part of the Academy of Lifelong Learning at the University of South Florida, he took a second look at the man in the first row.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 19, 2010
Suspect, deputies exchange gunfire

According to a witness, a hit-and-run suspect with a gun jumped out of a stolen pickup and began firing at several sheriff's deputies. The suspect was seriously hurt, and, according to the witness, a deputy was also shot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 21, 2010
Children's Express hits the brakes in Sarasota (WITH VIDEO)

The Children's Express is rolling through Florida, stopping in 15 cities for "Milk party" rallies and sharing the message that children must become the state's highest priority, and educating political, business and civic leaders, and parents, about the urgent need to improve the well-being and education of Florida's youngest citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 26, 2010
Union-backed candidates get mixed election results

One teachers union candidate won her race by 4% of the votes. The other union-backed candidate came in last in his race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 12, 2010
Group conditionally opposes parking meters

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance objects to metering downtown until the city develops a comprehensive parking policy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • July 25, 2012
Bridge bites: A dummy reversal

N-S stumble into 4♠, and West leads A♦. Declarer can count five Spade tricks and four Clubs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2012
Freedom family 'slimes 'em for soldiers'

Administrators and teachers at Freedom Elementary School couldn't escape being doused in green slime Wednesday, May 30, as they showed their support for U.S. military members serving overseas.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2012
Alta Vista association focuses on grant, crime prevention

With elections approaching, members are hoping for more community participation on their projects.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 2, 2011
Pedestrians fail roundabout test

Because more than 30% of people walking through the Five Points roundabout failed to navigate it properly, the city will pay about $11,000 to funnel people into the crosswalks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Braden River Middle

Students in Braden River Middle School's National Junior Honor Society dished out soup, bread and desserts to East County residents as part of their annual Empty Bowls luncheon Dec. 9. The event, meant to raise awareness about world hunger, benefited Our Daily Bread.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 15, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Fundamentals for consistency

This week, PGA Master Teaching Professional Jacques Panet-Raymond shares the fundamentals necessary for consistency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 27, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jake Bokorney

Jake Bokorney plays soccer for Cardinal Mooney High School's team the U17 FC Sarasota Soccer team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • March 8, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Young-Bok Kim

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Young-Bok Kim

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 11, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

LLSA Chamber is getting a 'boost' online; Local landmarks nominated as top 100 Florida buildings

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • April 11, 2012
Bridge Bites: A trump demotion

Trump promotions are not so difficult once you get the hang of them, but it takes real talent to organize a trump demotion!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 21, 2013
March 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden; Developer plans condo and hotel; Siesta Key deputies stay alert for youth influx; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets approval; Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 8, 2020
ODA celebrates opening of new middle school facility

Eighth graders return to Lakewood Ranch campus and get a first look at new facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 22, 2019
San Gennaro Festival 'a local magnet' for food, fun and dancing in Lakewood Ranch

Tara Golf and Country Club's San Gennaro Festival draws people in with Italian cuisine, trivia and music in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2019
Mustangs football gets rain-soaked victory over Dixie Hollins

The weather made things sloppy, but Lakewood Ranch's defense held firm.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 13, 2016
Siesta Isles’ project troubles spur ordinance changes

Recipients of Neighborhood Initiatives Grants may get stamp approval to alter or trim trees in public rights of way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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