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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 12, 2018
Sarasota woman uses grocery bags to make mats for the homeless

It used to take Sarasota's Michele Penn 33 hours to make the mats she produces for homeless people to sleep on — which are made out of recycled plastic grocery bags — but now it only takes eight.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 26, 2025
Inaugural event aims to unite LBK community through art appreciation

Arts in April features an outdoor art showcase, exhibition at Town Hall, comedy night and concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Crosswalk issues and street safety plague Siesta

The Florida Department of Transportation rejected requests for Midnight Pass safety improvements, including more signage and a lower speed limit, and the search for Village lighting continues.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 17, 2024
Athletic academy plans expansion into all-encompassing sports complex

UMR Sports will add baseball and softball fields, mini golf and a multipurpose field for soccer, football and lacrosse to its campus in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 7, 2026
Arts organizations strike up the band in 2026 for big birthdays

Don't miss these arts events as three Sarasota cultural institutions celebrate their 100th anniversary and America blows out 250 candles.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 18, 2024
Hurricane Debby raises Manatee County communication issues

Residents are left questioning the county's methods for disseminating information during a crisis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 19, 2017
All Hail the Queen: Sarasota Ballet stages 'Checkmate'

In staging Dame Ninette de Valois’ ‘Checkmate,’ Margaret Barbieri passes on knowledge from her career-shaping role as the Black Queen — which she learned firsthand from the famed choreographer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2021
Strides to connect in Lakewood Ranch

New Stroller Fitness class in Lakewood Ranch gives moms an opportunity to socialize while exercising.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 14, 2019
Fall Frolic serves up the return Longboat Key Club Tennis Association

Members mingled and caught up while also getting to know newcomers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 3, 2018
Candy cane hunt gets Sarasota kids in the holiday spirit

The Children's Garden hosts its annual event on Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 7, 2017
Munch much?

Healthy snacks that will keep your stomach happy while traveling.

  • Health
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Playing fairway bunker shots

This week, University Park Country Club PGA Assistant Golf Professional Bill Tawney shares tips for how to successfully play fairway bunker shots.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jack McGovern (VIDEO)

Twelve-year-old Jack McGovern pitched a perfect game April 4, propelling the Manatee East Rayhawks to a 12-0 victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 16, 2019
Pine View Association and Barnes and Noble created a Read-A-Thon for Sarasota kids

The event got kids up and excited about reading.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Ciniya Moore

The ODA guard talks work ethic and her basketball origins

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 29, 2015
Caution: wasting water could lead to Manatee County fines

The Lakewood Ranch HOA is trying to educate homeowners about automatic irrigation waste.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 19, 2011
My View

In praise of holiday letters

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Rising Ranks: Mark Meador

Longtime assistant manager Mark Meador is the new general manager of Casa del Mar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler & Katie Johns |
  • September 5, 2017
Longboat Key gears up at stores, gas station, marina

Around the island, Longboaters made sure they were prepared in case Hurricane Irma strikes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Cardinal Mooney senior finds success in card game bridge

Evan Berman, a senior at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, talks about what fuels his interest in the card game of bridge.

  • Sarasota
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