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  • 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 Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 23, 2023
St. Regis multilevel parking proposal headed before Town Commission

Public hearings will be held June 5 and June 20 on the matter.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 18, 2021
Learning Bashaw first priority for new east Bradenton principal

James Dougherty now meeting with teachers, staff and families to prepare for new school year in east Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 9, 2009
Whimsical art museum colors North Trail

Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy, pink with colorful accents, will open in January in the old Serendipity gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 14, 2009
Braden River Soccer Club to host Halloween Havoc

Teams from throughout the state will flock to the East County for the tournament Oct. 16-18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 18, 2020
Realtors predict brisk luxury market in Lakewood Ranch

A $3.69 million Lake Club home becomes the second-highest resale home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 9, 2019
'Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow' casts its eye on an American icon at FST

Jannie Jones brilliantly characterizes the beloved singer’s evolution in this Florida Studio Theatre production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 22, 2016
Study flushes $20 million project from Longboat Key budget

The island’s sole sewage forcemain to Manatee County has at least 20 more years of use, according to a study, but future issues loom in the pipeline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 17, 2013
The Great Art Detective

Alyssa Mandel, The Out-of-Door Academy's bookish librarian, is equally adept at mysteries. For her new side job, she solves them by determining the authenticity of artworks.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 20, 2013
Tidbites

Rumors abound; Location, location, location; Carmel Cafe offers three-course prix-fixe; Perfectly picturesque; and Itsy-bitsy tidbites.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 23, 2025
'Lost in Yonkers' is a family affair

Sarasota Jewish Theatre's production of the classic Neil Simon play finds laughter and tears.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 24, 2024
Continued flooding concerns residents near Lake Manatee

Heavy rains cause continued flooding issues for East County residents.

  • East County
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  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 1, 2026
When Cupid calls, these Sarasota eateries have chocolatey answers

Get sweet at breakfast, lunch and dinner during Celebration of Chocolate Month (aka February).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 20, 2016
McNeal Elementary ESOL program helps students learn English

From Hungarian to Portuguese, Kelly Smart helps students of all languages succeed.

  • East County
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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 12, 2015
Candidates wait for results among supporters

Candidates for the City Commission race hosted watch parties through out the city to wait for results from the polls.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Six-A-Side Festival

Fifteen cricket teams from around the world competed in the 20th annual Six-A-Side Festival Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 at the Sarasota International Cricket Club in Lakewood Ranch. The Memorial Cricket Club from Houston, Texas defeated a team from the Cayman Islands in the Dec. 1 final.

  • East County
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 18, 2026
Arts Center Sarasota turns 100 and brings back its Beaux Arts Ball to celebrate

The gallery and education center has served as a magnet for artists of all ages and abilities for a century.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sara Rachon |
  • February 3, 2020
Sarasota Ballet's 'Redefined Steps' points dancers in 3 directions

Company demonstrates its versatility through entertainingly eclectic program

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Anna Dearing |
  • February 1, 2017
Ballet Review: 'Ashton, Graziano, Tuckett'

Sarasota Ballet reprised three ballets with perfection.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 22, 2017
Film review: 'Wind River'

A chilling mystery inspired by true events, 'Wind River' contrasts nature's stark beauty with crime's ugly truth.

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