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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Literacy nonprofit seeks volunteers in Manatee County

With 68 people on the waiting list, the Manatee Literacy Council is searching for volunteers in Manatee County.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 21, 2011
Season Standout films

Holiday mayhem getting you down? Cheer up and chill out at your local movie theater. 'Tis the season for the best that Hollywood has to offer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 12, 2020
'Light My Fire' lookin' for fun and feelin' groovy

Florida Studio Theatre's '60s flashback a mellow musical memory tour

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 10, 2016
Brunch with a side of soul

Blue Rooster’s Gospel brunch is about more than just food and music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Local photographer a picture of commitment

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
Octavio Ortiz: Mega Manager

Octavio Ortiz, the new general manager of the Mall at University Town Center, must build relationships and oversee construction before his workplace opens for business next year - and his job completely changes.

  • East County
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 7, 2023
Oldest resident of Club Longboat turns 99 years old

Charlie Resnick is a pillar of his condo community and is "full of positive energy."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 18, 2017
Theater review: 'Relatively Speaking'

 'Relatively Speaking' plays the pronoun game in Dog Days production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2016
Kids activities in county take vault forward

EVO Athletics tumbles on scene with a massive presence.

  • East County
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 20, 2025
A contemporary classical music troupe grows in Sarasota

Samantha Bennett and George Nickson are kicking off enSRQ's 10th season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2018
University Park residents hope to buy back control

Purchase plan requires approval of a "recreation district."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 20, 2015
The Hall way

Don Hall’s career gave him a lesson on overcoming adversity. His new role will put him to the test.

  • East County
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 2, 2026
Sarasota Sailing Squadron continues its path of recovery

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron has come a long way since hurricanes Milton and Helene. More work remains.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 15, 2024
The journey from one nail salon to a national brand

Lakewood Ranch residents Mark and Michele Schlossberg launched Paint Nail Bar nine years ago. It has since become a nationwide brand.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 17, 2021
Ed Zunz discusses having to resign early, tenure on Town Commission

Since March 2016, Ed Zunz has served as a Longboat Key town commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 24, 2009
Bill Clinton to speak at Town Hall

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture will feature former President Bill Clinton, who will deliver the address, "Embracing Our Common Humanity."

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 14, 2011
Taxing district may expand

The Downtown Improvement District, which funded improvements to Selby Five Points Park, wants to extend its reach on Main Street to enhance parts of that commercial center.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
Merchant creates downtown detour plan

With the approval of city staff, a downtown Sarasota merchant has created visible detour signage and parking signs for motorists' use starting this weekend.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2020
Mote Marine receives $5 million commitment from Manatee County

Tourism taxes from Manatee County will support Mote Marine Laboratory's efforts for marketing.

  • East County
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