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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 15, 2017
Theater review: 'Pilgrims'

'Pilgrims' explores the challenges of outer and inner space at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 11, 2013
Requiem for a pub crawl

Requiem for a pub crawl

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 27, 2017
For local agencies during Irma, social media was crucial

City and county leaders found Twitter, Facebook a direct connection to a population that needed hurricane updates.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 12, 2016
Sheraton hotel planned for Sarasota

A five-story Four Points by Sheraton is slated to replace the former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2018
City Commission denies homeless housing appeal

Despite neighborhood concern, the City Commission will not hear an appeal challenging approval of a planned Fruitville Road apartment complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 16, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Andres Junge

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball player talks his outside shot and his expectations for 2021-2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Hannabass

Lakewood Ranch High alumna Kirsten Hannabass finished sixth in the Swivel at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship Aug. 12-14, in Janesville, Wis.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboater puts sunsets front and center for digital audience.

One Longboat Key resident is bringing the sunset to people around the world who can't get to the beach right now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 6, 2018
Summer school is now in session in East County

Summer schools are no longer a mandatory punishment for all failing students, but it might help your student in the long run.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2014
DID discusses SCAT station relocation

At a meeting Tuesday, members of Sarasota's Downtown Improvement District talked about the advantages of moving the downtown SCAT transfer station.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Bob Whitford

After spending 22 years as the rowing coordinator and facilities manager for the California State University Aquatics Center, Bob Whitford is bringing his expertise to the East County as Sarasota County's new park manager, where he will oversee the implementation of a new world-class rowing facility at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 2, 2023
MTC plans main campus expansion

Designs are being finalized for a building to house adult education programs on Manatee Technical College's Bradenton campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kimmy Comito and Sarah Karp |
  • August 31, 2013
ODA falls to Bradenton Christian

The ODA crowd dressed out in all white for their first home game of the season last night against Bradenton Christian School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 19, 2021
SCAT's mobility-on-demand service to start in June

As part of the Sarasota County Area Transit overhaul, a new rideshare service will begin in June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2017
Braden Woods group hopes to preserve options

Friends of Keep Woods wants to educate the public about potential park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 14, 2020
County considers $1.3 billion budget

The county will consider a millage rate of 3.46 and a general fund budget of $323 million at its final budget hearing Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 21, 2018
Students make history at Sarasota Military Academy

For the first time ever, three students were accepted to West Point in one year, and one was recruited with a four-year scholarship for a college's rifle team.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 19, 2024
Longboat Key Flower Shop readies for in-person shopping

The shop will hold an open house throughout the month of July complete with giveaways.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Bayfront icon bridges resident relationships

Ten years ago, when the new John Ringling Causeway Bridge was built, it stirred up the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 17, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Ashley Baker and Joy Loos

The smell of handmade soap wafts from Joy Loos' kitchen, where she and her daughter, Ashley Baker, make soap for their company, Ashjoi All Natural Soaps.

  • Sarasota
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