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Wheel Base owners Dennis Brozak and Hans Schmeits say their garage condos project is the first of its kind in the region.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2019
Garage condo idea comes to life in Sarasota

Wheel Base begins selling its garage condos in Sarasota

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The meeting will be held in the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2011
Commission to host planning work session

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2021
Wrong time for new tax

It makes little sense for the Sarasota County Commission to adopt a new tax for mental health services — especially when living costs are rising rapidly and the county is awash in federal cash.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dirk Meyer
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 30, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Mozart Madness I

Every once in a while, there's a concert that's so satisfying, we leave smiling. That happened recently with a Sarasota Orchestra concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2015
Lady Blazers sweep Lady Panthers

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team improved to 6-1 on the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior Max Middleton stares down his spot before a throw in the 2A boys discus. Middleton would finish second.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 13, 2021
Cardinal Mooney, Booker athletes find silver linings at state track and field meet

There were no golds, but a few area athletes still found success.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
File photo The Children's Fountain was closed twice in 2013 for unexpected repairs, and eight unscheduled times in 2012.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2014
Aging equipment causes more fountain closures

Keeping the Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain open regularly is becoming a bigger challenge for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steven Zickafoose, Mona Jain's assistant principal, and Angela Lindsey, the school's principal, honor the school's eighth graders with a drive-thru parade. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 3, 2020
Mona Jain Middle caps 'amazing' first year

Mona Jain Middle students, teachers and administrators celebrate a successful first year

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra is returning to performances with series like Great Escapes.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 10, 2021
Arts organizations benefit from Barancik Foundation grants

The Sarasota Orchestra and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe received a combined $220,000 in grants from the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation this week.

  • Arts + Culture
Chrissy Coney stands in one of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's rooms for expectant moms.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 25, 2019
Born to deliver at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hires its first 'birth designer.'

  • East County
  • News
H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin is a Longboat Key resident and retired trial lawyer.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 26, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: 'Bitter Legacy' Book Signing

Author H. Terrell Griffin will sign copies of his latest thriller Saturday at Circle Books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Molly Schechter
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2021
Schechter's celebration

Molly Schechter, Longboat Key resident, turns 80.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Finalists  Loridia Urquiza of Booker High, Jennifer Jaso of Sarasota Middle and Shannon Haddad of Ashton Elementary
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 10, 2021
Sarasota Middle teacher named tops in the district

Jaso in the running now for statewide acclaim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2009
Compromise saves St. Armands Circle events from cancellation

The City Commission ratified a compromise to reduce special-event fees to a flat per-day fee, which is based on the size of the park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jen Ahearn-Koch is one of three candidates to advance to the May 9 election for two seats on the City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Jen Ahearn-Koch

The top vote-getter in March wants to be known as more than just a neighborhood activist. Will her views on growth define her candidacy?

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Sabin, 45, was charged with aggravated battery for beating John Lee in the parking lot at Braden River Elementary School.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng |
  • August 25, 2011
UPDATE: Arrest made in road-rage attack

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested John Sabin in connection with attacking John D. Lee, in the parking lot of Braden River Elementary School around 7:20 a.m. Aug. 25.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview senior libero Samantha Norden recorded 23 digs and three aces in the Rams' 3-0 victory versus Lithia Newsome Sept. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2016
Rams serve up district win

The Riverview High volleyball team improved to 4-0 on the season with a 3-0 victory versus Lithia Newsome Sept. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
SPRINGWEB
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • March 11, 2015
Let's talk looks: Spring has sprung

Let's talk looks: Spring has sprung

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
John Russo holds Peg Guy's hand during their five minute speed date.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Senior dating: Full speed ahead

Friendship Centers and Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson host series of speed dating events for residents 60 and up.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Khushi Talluru, a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High School, can't wait to learn from medical workshops and screenwriting workshops at Disney Dreamers Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student accepted in Disney Dreamers Academy

Khushi Talluru, a freshman, will pursue her dream of becoming a doctor with the help of Disney Dreamers Academy.

  • East County
  • Schools
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