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Tom Aposporos sees his role as chamber president as being a resource for all member businesses.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Tom Aposporos

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce president puts his politics, business and theater background to work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lauren Strongin-Ciobanu in Houston Ballet's "The Nutcracker."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 12, 2011
Scene & Heard

Former Sarasota ballerina's star rises in Houston Ballet; The HuB Cup runneth over with Hollywood glamour; and Glitz up your weekend at the Five-Star Ball.

  • Arts + Culture
The Dynasty Elite Youth cheerleading squad already has won state and national cheerleading championships this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
Dynasty Elite squad wins national championship

The Dynasty Elite Cheer and Dance Youth team won first place in the level 2 large division at the All-American National Championships March 19-20 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Gulf Coast United Cheer All-Star cheerleading squad captured the Superior Award at the Official Florida Cheer and Dance Championships Feb. 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 16, 2011
Gulf Coast Cheer squad competes in Tampa

The East County-based team is led by gym co-owners Felice Flammia and Terri Harrington.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2012
Neighbors: Jean Ruff

Cancer survivor Jean Ruff used flower arranging as a way to cope with the effects of her chemotherapy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At age 80, Vern Johnson still says he has no plans to stop volunteering his time to the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 16, 2012
Neighbors: Vern Johnson

The Siesta Key resident volunteers at the Siesta Key Chamber every week.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Elaine Wheaton has a "go bag" for bay walks, including bug spray, clipboards for kids and adults to mark what they see and a grabber for picking up trash.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 7, 2020
At Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, pick an adventure, any adventure

Revamped Mote tours cater to individual families with a peak behind the scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not rabid

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota civil engineer Steve Suau told attendees of the Feb. 18 LWR Talks event Lakewood Ranch is about two weeks away from starting construction on a pilot program meant to improve water quality.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch filtration project set to begin

Engineer says SMR will break ground in March on the water filtration pilot study.

  • East County
  • News
Sidewalks near Lido Beach don't extend to nearby residential streets like Ford Drive.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 13, 2019
City prepares Lido Key sidewalk project

Although residents aren't all supportive, the city believes installing sidewalks will improve connectivity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosedale Golf and Country Club resident Linda Lestock is growing plants to sell at the Master Gardener Volunteer Program's annual plant sale.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area gardener loves life with weeds

Rosedale woman still loves gardening ... even after a lifetime of weeding.

  • East County
  • News
Tamlyn Leatt pet Benny enthusiastically while her peers watched.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 22, 2019
Thunder strikes for mounted patrol

Nolan Middle School students name the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol Unit logo.

  • East County
  • Schools
Snowflakes in Matthew Hart's "John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 20, 2017
Dance review: 'Circus Nutcracker'

The Sarasota Ballet’s John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker returned this year and reminded Sarasotans why it's the perfect holiday show.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jack Wetherall and Catherine Smitko star in Asolo Rep's production of "Morning After Grace." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 14, 2018
Asolo Rep tackles heavy issues with light comedy in “Morning After Grace"

The clueless characters of Asolo Rep's production make the play feel like a sitcom on stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Ryan Joseph.
  • A time to celebrate |
  • July 27, 2016
Just Married: Sara Sardelli and Kenny Rachon

Sara Sardelli and Kenny Rachon were married May 6

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
A rendering of ELM's design at LakeHouse Cove.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2018
Cove sculpting an artform at Waterside at Lakewood Ranch

ELM architects take on serious body of work on the water at Homes by Towne's LakeHouse Cove.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 18, 2018
Sarasota woman has nasty case of shingles

Cops Corner for Lakewood Ranch, East County areas — Interesting reports from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Larry Greenspon practices daily at the tennis gardens of the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 5, 2017
Longboater combines tennis, passion for kids

Greenspon begins his fourth run at a gold medal Thursday at the Maccabiah Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amit Even-Tov, Jan Grüning, Alexandra Kazovsky and Gershon Gerchikov of the Ariel Quartet.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 7, 2015
Perlman Music Program/Suncoast announces alumni concerts

Program alumni Molly Carr, Yannick Rafalimanana, Sean Lee, Peter Dugan and The Ariel Quartet return to Sarasota to celebrate the program's annual winter residency.

  • Arts + Culture
"You Should Be So Lucky" is playing at The Players Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 24, 2015
Theater Review: 'You Should Be So Lucky'

“You Should Be So Lucky” dials up the comedy at Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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