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After six months of rehabilitation following knee surgery, Braden River junior running back Raymond Thomas was cleared to return to the Pirates' backfield May 31.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River's No. 4 cleared to return to the backfield.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Urbanite Theatre was among the first performing arts organizations to shut down.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 25, 2020
Performing arts in the dark for the unforeseeable future

Organizations concerned about prolonged intermission from normalcy

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2012
Comment: Lakewood embodies sport's best

Nine years ago, 12 Little League baseball players walked onto the field with big dreams.

  • East County
  • Sports
During Jack Wagner's younger days he was a top sailor in the Detroit area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch centenarian became an exceptional sailor in Mackinac races

Centenarian Jack Wagner loving life at The Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jim Almeter loves his old cars. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2020
History at work near Braden River

Car enthusiast sells beloved Model T.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • March 10, 2014
Dresses and tresses: A look at the 86th Annual Academy Awards

Dresses and tresses: A look at the 86th Annual Academy Awards

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 21, 2019
Second Chance Last Opportunity shines a light for people in need

Share Care Global plans a two-week India trip for a Sarasota resident, Designing Daughters launches its launches its giving society and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Photos by Jessica Salmond Intrigued by the natural beauty of wood grain, Harry Bandish began crafting intricate wooden keepsake boxes, or pods, in his garage studio 10 years ago.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 9, 2016
Working with the grain

With his intricate wooden pods, Harry Bandish proves not all art is hung on a wall.

  • Arts + Culture
Wilkinson Elementary School teacher Pat-e Gillezeau started a Facebook group to help teachers get the resources they need.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 20, 2020
Facebook group helps teachers get supplies for new year

Adopt a Sarasota County Teacher Facebook Group allows residents to gift teachers with necessary back to school items.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
STOP remains steadfast in its belief that its core issues reflect the interest of city residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Development community responds to STOP

A new group, which includes planning and real estate professionals, is challenging the resident activist group STOP’s claims about growth in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2012
CEO promotes smart growth

Lakewood Ranch developer Rex Jensen sees an era of better relations between businesses and local government.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Key Beach is beautiful all year round.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 13, 2019
No plans for Valentine's Day in Sarasota? Here are 14 ideas

We won't tell your sweetie where your amazing date-night came from. It will be our little Valentine's Day secret.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Where's Waldo? Mote has communication problem

The autonomous underwater vehicle will be replaced because it stopped communicating via satellite.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brad Jeffers is the new general manager at the Grande Clubhouse.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2019
New general manager brings his 'Simple' tasks to the Grande Clubhouse in Lakewood Ranch

Longtime hospitality industry executive Brad Jeffers takes over at the Grande Clubhouse in the Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Bays Bluff residents are concerned about the proposed dog park’s proximity to their condominium.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2018
Condo dwellers continue to oppose dog park

Contested plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park are set to move forward later this year unless officials change their minds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 23, 2017
Former Sarasota resident sifts through remnants of circus history

As Ringling Circus prepares its final act, a former Sarasota resident prepares to part with his pieces of Sarasota's circus past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Association board members Catherine Luckner and Michael Shay discuss a proposal to dredge Big Pass.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 2, 2013
SKA plans for independent look at proposed dredging

On Thursday, the Siesta Key Association unanimously approved hiring a coastal engineer to independently review a proposed dredging project for Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gabi Casciato and Sara Higham
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 2, 2017
Sarasota High School sends off the class of 2017

Graduates beat the rain and tossed their caps June 2 at Cleland Stadium at Ihrig Field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Life;Story 5K/10K benefits Centerstone and raises awareness for suicide prevention and depression. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 19, 2018
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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joe Gruters has traveled more than 5,000 miles during his campaign for chairman of the Republican Party of Florida.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Joe Gruters

Joe Gruters has spent the last few months traveling Florida, pursuing his dream of leading the state's Republican Party.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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