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  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2020
Questions persist as Sarasota enters reopening phase

Although some businesses and officials are optimistic about resuming activity, it remains unclear what the future holds as the COVID-19 response continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ready for take off

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner last night arrived from Lima, Peru and stayed overnight at the Sarasota Bradenton Inernational Airport. It departed today for Seattle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Teresa Stanley: Off Broadway

Four years ago, Teresa Stanley left the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to perform in 'The Color Purple' on Broadway. This winter she's back to perform with the company that launched her career.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 1, 2025
This sneaker drive fits the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle

The fundraising group has a goal of donating 400 pairs of sneakers to foster kids through The Twig.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 14, 2018
Cops Corner: A report of uplifting noise

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
ODA grad bound for Ivy League

Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipient headed to Harvard after ODA career.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 6, 2021
Manatee schools see decrease in COVID-19 cases

Even with dropping COVID numbers, district schools will continue protocols.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 25, 2025
Manatee County School District seeks public feedback on rezoning

School officials and board members ask the public to make comments on the district's website.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 10, 2020
Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off 20th year

Players and guests mingled at a celebration of the history of the tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
Canine treat ready for New Year's Day in Lakewood Ranch

Good Samaritans return lost dog to Polo Club residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 12, 2018
Water main break floods St. Armands street

Crews are working to fix a broken pipe associated with construction near the future site of a city parking garage on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 15, 2017
Mar Vista gets a brand new kitchen

The Longbeach Village restaurant also welcomes a new head chef.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 8, 2022
Longboat eyes ordinance to safeguard area of Greer Island

The town hopes to ban motorboats from the area that residents use for wading and lounging in the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 20, 2010
Ranch biker rules BMX circuit

Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Bianca Dean captured her second-consecutive BMX state championship earlier this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 26, 2025
Kolter declines Quay developer's overture for park space

The developer of One Park extended an offer to give Block 9 in The Quay to the city if Kolter Urban would donate a connecting portion of the Hyatt redevelopment site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 10, 2020
Longboat fire chief speaks about proper use of 911

Longboat Key fire chief Paul Dezzi addressed the process behind 911 dispatch, when to call 911 and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 16, 2017
Theater review: 'Fences'

August Wilson’s 'Fences' traces the boundaries of self and family at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 24, 2016
Metaphysically Speaking

Michael Newton-Brown is known for his theater work. What few people know about is his other job: a Tarot card reader.

  • Arts + Culture
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