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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2022
Former Mustangs reunite in the Florida Gulf Coast League summer softball season

Four Lakewood Ranch High alums are on the 2022 Lakewood Ranch Rodeo of the Florida Gulf Coast League.

  • East County
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Ron Johnson: A life in focus

Former Mayor and avid volunteer and Ron Johnson died Monday night. He was 84.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 29, 2022
Longboat bar patron is no master of disguise

Even a change of clothes didn't fool the bar staff when a once-denied man tried to return for a drink. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 14, 2022
Right step for SMH board

Hearing the stories of families who lost loved ones during the pandemic was a gut-wrenching baptism for SMH’s new board members. But they responded the right way. Rather than look for blame, they chose to learn.

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Profiles of summer: Body Language

Alyssa Mandel is a school librarian by day, belly dancer by night.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 3, 2009
Profiles of summer: Drum major steps up

With retired Navy man Greg Gregory at the helm, Sarasota's rousing Jacobites are making pipedreams come true.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 11, 2020
What's next to reopen on Longboat Key?

Town Manager Tom Harmer is set to reevaluate his latest executive order on or before Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 19, 2019
Bowden officially done, search for interim superintendent begins

The Sarasota County School Board unanimously approved a proposed separation agreement

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
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  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2022
Skeptics peer into the beyond in 'Bruja'

Rosa Fernandez’s "A Skeptic and a Bruja" brings the next world close to home at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 19, 2024
East Bradenton artist incorporates cultural history into her pottery

With clay, horse hair and other natural pieces, Mill Creek's Wilma Kroese creates unique pottery.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 1, 2025
Sarasota resident creates bean-based dessert mixes

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  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 17, 2023
Lakewood Ranch resident transforms into a roller derby robot

Bradentucky Bomber Jane Martin says she and her teammates try not to show the pain of the sport, like a robot.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch educator tries to make reading fun through new business

Summerfield's Gwyn Ingham uses her passion for reading and books to start For the Love of Reading.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 22, 2021
'Great Balls of Fire' captures Lewis' incendiary style

Florida Studio Theatre performance showcases rock 'n' roll pioneer's legendary career.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2023
'Workhorse' pitcher gives Sarasota baseball a lift as playoffs approach

Plus, a look at how other area baseball and softball teams are faring as the regular season concludes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 3, 2021
'Pipeline' lands emotional gut-punch

Dominique Morisseau’s searing play isn’t lost in translation to streaming video in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 5, 2022
East Bradenton high schoolers excited to be hosting proms once again

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High students are thrilled a traditional prom is back.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 18, 2022
Old classics and new ones keep Sarasota Ballet on pointe

Ashton, Balanchine and David Bintley are all in the repertoire for the upcoming season of the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 6, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 8-14

There are screen classics, poetry lectures, art exhibits and live theater all vying for Sarasota's attention.

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