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Results for: Swish App Referral Code "2zwvvag" Get 250Rs worth Of Credits

  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
The death of Harry Higel

In 1921, a father and son found a man lying on Beach Road, bleeding profusely. A gold ring with the inscription 'H.H.' verified it was the body of Harry Lee Higel.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • 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 Rod Thomson |
  • May 18, 2011
MY VIEW: Turn off the TV. Quick!

TV and the rest of Digital Land that we use to watch videos are making us fat, lazy, dumb and horrible citizens.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • 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 Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2019
For HS students, athletic trainers are more than a medical professional

Athletes and non-athletes go them for everything — including knowledge.

  • Health
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 19, 2019
'The Lion King' celebrates the circle of life at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Welcome to the jungle for this spectacle offering a sweet, pop transcendentalism.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2017
Tackling barriers not a problem for Thunder senior

She is the first girl to play varsity football at ODA.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
Observed: FGCU students finally have an identity

It was another Saturday on an empty Florida Gulf Coast University - this one in February 2011, when Dennis Jones, an older man with full head of white hair, slowly walked back down the steps to find his usual front-and-center seat at Alico Arena.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 1, 2014
Dramatic Entrance

Richard Parison Jr. is ready to launch the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe into its next blockbuster phase.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 28, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea celebrates 50th anniversary with gala

The 50th anniversary celebration showcases the history of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and its excitement for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2023
Riverview girls lacrosse star leads nation in goals, total points

Rams junior Susan Lowther has 79 goals and 37 assists (116 points) through 13 games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 20, 2025
Deputy Chief Frank Rubino takes over as interim chief for LBKPD

Rubino looks forward to keeping the Longboat Key Police Department up to accreditation standards and boosting community relations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 13, 2023
Historic Spanish Point hosts Clyde Butcher retrospective

Florida photographer Clyde Butcher's iconic works dot the trails of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens's Osprey preserve.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2024
Sailors boys basketball sets postseason tone with district title win

Sarasota High (24-2) won district title 63-36 over North Port High (17-9), avenging an earlier loss.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 10, 2026
Manatee County Commission changes course on Bradenton EDC

Commissioners chose to partner with the EDC and approved a $292,450 annual contract.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2019
Part 1: Sarasota residents, officials grapple with affordable housing shortage

More than 40% of Sarasota County residents are facing an unaffordable housing situation. How severe is the issue, and how did it arise?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 28, 2024
33 Things to Add To Your Sand Bucket List this Summer

Here are the top 33 things to do, places to go, and sights to see this summer in Sarasota, Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jessi Smith |
  • January 24, 2013
TWIS Travel in Ecuador: Adventure at the center of the world

TWIS Travel in Ecuador: Adventure at the center of the world

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 2, 2023
Behind the curtain: A backstage look at the Van Wezel

Management of Sarasota's performing arts hall discusses operational and physical challenges as the city explores repurposing the 58-year-old icon.

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  • News
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