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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 17

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 4, 2023
New Lakewood Ranch Community Fund president takes the helm

Mark Clark says he wants to build the momentum that outgoing board President Nicole Ryskamp began.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 30, 2023
Tuttle Elementary teachers write children’s books

Science teacher Justine Holcomb and math teacher Eric LoStorto self-published children’s books to educate and inspire students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 14, 2020
Pandemic pals make isolation not-so lonely

Pet adoptions were as popular as sourdough during the pandemic's early days, but cats and dogs weren't just a passing fad.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 19, 2020
Art and About: Area art is back!

Things still might look a little different, but as we have learned, art will find a way. Here are selections to enjoy in the upcoming months.

  • LWR Life
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2021
Downtown Sarasota condo owners grapple with maintenance challenges

The collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida is just one factor creating a more intense interest in issues associated with managing residential towers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 23, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Namaste, by the book

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 14, 2021
‘Hotel house’ dilemma

A 90-page ordinance of regulatory hassles is not the answer to abusive vacation rentals. There are alternatives to the heavy hand of the government.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 29, 2009
Auto burglars target communities out east

Nearly 30 vehicles in four East County and North Manatee neighborhoods have been burglarized since June. The most recent rash of break-ins occurred in Mill Creek July 24-26.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Cover story: Lively Exchange

In a home exchange, two parties agree to swap residences for vacation. Longboat Key residents who have tried it say it's a great way to save money and experience a new culture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
The downtown business boom

Despite all the negative news about Sarasota's dying downtown, 24 new businesses have opened in the last six months and are finding that business is beating expectations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2010
Current watering schedule remains in Ranch

However, Lakewood Ranch Community Manager Bob Fernandez said he wants to make sure residents are given the option to water twice a week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2010
BUILDING MTI

Fawley Bryant architect Mike Bryant has a special connection to the school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 27, 2012
Man of Distinction: Kristofer Geddie

A year into his post as director of diversity at the Venice Theatre, actor Kristofer Geddie is finding his place in South Sarasota County and discovering he can make a difference through community theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 1, 2012
Elijah Wood Comes to Town

Elijah Wood Comes to Town

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 19, 2011
Sigrid Olsen jumps from fashion to art

When her clothing line folded three years ago, Sigrid Olsen found refuge in painting. The gallery owner explains why some snowbirds aren't meant to retire.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 4, 2012
Pat Kaufman: Creative Empowerment

Pat Kaufman is as influenced by feminism as she is red high heels and babies. The prolific artist makes sense of her quirky influences and rich portfolio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By George Rauch |
  • March 21, 2012
Market Watch: Public debt and our investments

Investment decisions need to factor in several items, such as government debt and its economic effect.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 18, 2018
FEMA denies Longboat funding for Irma damages

Longboat Key has sought reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for sand lost during Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 8, 2020
Sarasota Realtors expect strong market in 2020

New construction continues to sell well and downtown properties are all the rage.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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