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Results for: Playvital Discount Code "AVA10" Get 10% Off On All Products!

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2011
New art projects announced

The Public Art Committee is planning two new art projects for Main Street and the historic Federal Building.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 24, 2011
My View: Privatization future is here

The future for local government operations is to privatize or outsource a whole lot more functions than is currently thought reasonable.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 11, 2012
Fundraiser to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

Inspired by the story of two wounded veterans, Ken Chester will host Veterans Appreciation Day to honor servicemen and women.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 11, 2012
Fundraiser to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

Inspired by the story of two wounded veterans, Ken Chester will host Veterans Appreciation Day to honor servicemen and women.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2020
Lido Key shoreline renourishment progresses

As Lido residents celebrate the addition of sand to their beaches, Siesta Key residents are closely monitoring the dredging of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 16, 2020
SMA students win national video competition

Students at Sarasota Military Academy won for their video on coral reefs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High School quartet sets tone for orchestra

Quartet performs in East County to promote Lakewood Ranch High School orchestra program

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 1, 2019
Father Dave Marshall installed as rector of All Angels

The installation service was held Wednesday, Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • February 19, 2018
City Commission to discuss event regulations

The Downtown Sarasota Condo Association proposed new event rules designed to minimize the effects of street closures on residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2017
Mold closes building at Lakewood Ranch High

District tells concerned parents it will do a comprehensive assessment of all the school's buildings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2016
Mote reveals success of Oceans of Opportunity

The $51.7 million campaign total was announced at the lab’s Oceanic Evening on Oct. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 8, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 4

Mostly Mozart at the Sarasota Orchestra

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 15, 2014
Three Things: Brand New

If you want a brand-new house but don't want to live in a brand-new community, you're in luck. All over town, in Sarasota's great old neighborhoods, there's a building boom going on.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 5, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Perlman Music Program 10th Anniversary Gala

Read June LeBell's personal story of one of the most exciting, fun evenings of music in memory, and it all revolved around the 10th anniversary gala of the Perlman Music Program's Winter Residency.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2025
Bowls of Hope event helps fight hunger in the community

The Sarasota event brought around 50 area restaurants to offer samples of their meals to guests, while also raising funds for All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 10, 2023
Sarasota director builds a bridge of empathy with new film

KT Curran's film shines a light on "compassion fatigue" among first responders.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 4, 2020
Longboat Key Tennis Center to reopen with restrictions

The Tennis Center has been closed since March 22 because of concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2015
Missing Memories

People who suffer from dementia, as well as their caregivers, need strong support systems in place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2011
SPECIAL REPORT: East County's most expensive construction

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: The East County's Most Expensive Projects

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

  • East County
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