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Dan DiNatale was studying at Savannah College of Art and Design. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Danny's Dream: How one Longboat couple is remembering their son

The first ever Danny's Dream event will be held on Saturday, March 24 in celebration and remembrance of Dan DiNatale and to raise money for Ewing Sarcoma research.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pam Eubanks The Sarasota County property appraiser’s website lists the 4.8 acres and buildings that used to house Center for Building Hope as worth $2.43 million in 2015.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2016
Private school eyes Lakewood Ranch site

NewGate Montessori has contract to buy former Center for Building Hope property.

  • East County
  • News
Owners Kyle and Lydia Lawton and Jason Collins have invested in a $4 million, 32,000 square foot athletic facility in Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2016
Kids activities in county take vault forward

EVO Athletics tumbles on scene with a massive presence.

  • East County
  • News
Estelle Crawford, president of the Pines of Sarasota Foundation, is retiring Sept. 30.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 31, 2017
Pines of Sarasota Foundation says goodbye to its decade-long president

Estelle Crawford is retiring, effective Sept. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Becky and David Freidman, with son Maxwell, learn about the proposed Braden River Preserve and how the community would fund it, from Peggy Klimek, who lives down the street and is going door to door to talk with neighbors.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 21, 2017
Opportunity knocks for creation of park in East County

Friends of Keep Woods go door-to-door to establish Braden River Preserve.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 28, 2017
Civil Rights: In 1950s Sarasota, Shiela Sanders found her voice.

In 1950s Sarasota, Shiela Sanders found her voice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Corey Murphy tees off at Bobby Jones Golf Club — a municipal-owned course to which the city is attempting to attract more visitors.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2015
What does the future hold for Bobby Jones Golf Club?

Amid privatization talks, the committee tasked with mapping out a plan for the long-term viability of Bobby Jones is keeping all its options on the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Kuiper and Brett Mack. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 2, 2016
Theater review: 'The Tragedy of Hamlet'

Asolo Conservatory students get to the heart of “Hamlet” in a touring production for young people.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2016
Theater review: 'Gypsy'

'Gypsy' reveals the stages of a legendary life at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
About 120 Braden River Elementary School second-graders, teachers and chaperones gather before the start of their field trip at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 18, 2017
Turtles take all

Braden River Elementary raises $1,000 for the sea turtle project at Mote Marine.

  • East County
  • News
Donna Gerdes and Peter Thomassonin "My Old Lady." (Photo by Gary Sweetman Photography)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2015
An American in Paris: Part Deux

Israel Horovitz’s “My Old Lady,” this summer’s final Banyan Theater production, explores the light and dark sides of family inheritances

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Joel Fried’s home on Siesta Key has been listed fraudulently for rent since he purchased it two years ago.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 4, 2016
Renters and owners, beware

A common scam continues to lure prospective renters with fake listings on sites like Craigslist.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Local tennis professionals from Manatee and Sarasota Counties offer free skill clinics to players at the end of the season. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2014
Friendly competition

The Suncoast Tennis League welcomes approximately 1,800 players in five divisions from 30 clubs across Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jack Daly
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2015
Your candidate: Jack Daly

Jack Daly believes his background will help the town work through its code and comp plan overhaul.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A vocal student at the State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Natalie Almeter plans to pursue a career in opera.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 4, 2015
The Next Level

After getting her start in the youth opera, Natalie Almeter moves to the main stage in Sarasota Opera’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro.’

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering presented by Sarasota Bayfront Now was not enough to win over city commissioners, who quickly signaled their disinterest in the plan. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Bayfront Proposals

As one group attempts to facilitate a citywide conversation, other parties have tried to stake their claim to the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2014
Sidelines

Twelve local skaters headed to nationals; Hockey tournament arrives in Ellenton this week; Rosedale to offer golf instruction for women; University Place cardio tennis registration open

  • East County
  • Sports
Seniors Adam Frazier and Taylor Totterdale are the drum majors for the Riverview High School Kiltie Band. Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2014
Senior drum majors carry on Kiltie tradition

The pressure is on for Riverview High seniors Taylor Totterdale and Adam Frazier.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • June 18, 2013
Team REDS to race against bullying

Team REDS to race against bullying

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"The Sty of the Blind Pig" runs through Aug. 3, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 21, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Sty of the Blind Pig'

The Banyan Theater's current production of Phillip Hayes Dean's "Sty of the Blind Pig" explores a time when it seemed like change would never come.

  • Arts + Culture
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