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Jory Murphy, Denise Cormier, Anne-Marie Cusson and Peggy Roeder in Asolo Rep's production of "Good People." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 16, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Good People'

For some folks, losing a job is the end of the world. Case in point: Margie Walsh (Denise Cormier), the protagonist of David Lindsay-Abaire's 'Good People,' the latest offering at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 12, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: One car too many

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The ManaSota League of Cities recognized Tom Harmer on Thursday morning by giving him the Home Rule Hero Award.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 13, 2021
Mayor, manager recognized for Longboat Key advocacy

Florida's legislative session ended on April 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 4, 2021
Longboat Key's new fire truck is officially in use

The town of Longboat Key paid $850,000 for the new fire truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The World Rowing Championships are coming to Nathan Benderson Park on Sept. 23.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2017
Exciting times ahead for East County sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
A sandbar stretches out from the groin at the south end of Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2016
Why can’t Longboat dredge its sandbars?

There’s a treasure trove of sand less than 100 yards from the shores of Longboat Key. So why don’t officials see sand source potential?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fire on Pine Island started by lightning strike.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2016
Lightning strike starts fire on Pine Island

Planned burn won't be necessary now that nature has taken its place.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 14, 2020
Gulfshore creates Floridian winter wonderland

In 2020, residents of Gulfshore are creating their own cheer for the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Neal, president of the John Neal Homes division of Neal Communities, is eager to be offering homesites in University Park again.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2011
FINISH LINE (with VIDEO)

John Neal Homes, the exclusive homebuilder in University Park Country Club, is working to build out the remainder of the 20-year-old community.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Mote’s planned four-story, 110,000-square-foot aquarium would feature lighting on the exterior of the building that could display marine animal images.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Mote's move out of the city draws questions

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium wants to relocate its aquarium. Why is the organization choosing I-75 over the bayfront?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Richard Kersey

Rancher, 77.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 15, 2017
Seaplace takes a trip to Margaritaville

Residents gathered to have some cheeseburgers in paradise on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former champion Russian acrobat Dima Shine adapted his skills into a circus career specializing in flagpole. (Photos Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2020
Circus Sarasota reinvents the Great American Circus for the 21st century

Survival today means walking tightrope between tradition and innovation

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 13, 2021
Ann Bateman

At 6:26 pm, December 2nd, Ann Bateman died. She was born May 10th 1941 in Ames, Iowa making her 80 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2014
Key property values rise for second year

Preliminary taxable values show that the island's taxable values rose by an average of 5.4% from a year ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Summer Wallace, Vickie Daignault and Annabelle Mayock perform in "Women Laughing Alone with Salad." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
'Women Laughing Alone with Salad' serves up gender politics sans croutons

Urbanite Theatre's latest play may seem like a feminist sermon from the description, but in actuality it runs like a series of edgy comedy sketches.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Gnarly Miller sure is going places.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
Work like a dog

These employees work their tails off for belly scratches, love and, of course, the occasional treat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 27, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Flashing lights always mean something

Police reports from around Longboat Key, Oct. 16-22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Donna DeFant
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2019
They've got the power in the Lakewood Ranch area

Here are the people to watch in 2019.

  • East County
  • News
Mike Ball places a flag along GMD in 2016.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 7, 2020
Happy retirement!

Mike Ball retires from Public Works after 14 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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