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John Ewing, Darren Ankersmit, Ciera Coleman, Jesse Coleman and Todd Weissfeld. Courtesy of Cassolette.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 22, 2016
Return to Form: Cassolette reunites for first show in three years

It's been three years since Cassolette's last show. Now the band is back with new songs — and a new energy.

  • Arts + Culture
The master plan recommends improvements to encourage more activity in neighborhood parks, as depicted in this rendering of Shenandoah Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
City’s parks ambitions remain uncertain

A master plan outlines $200 million in potential improvements to city parks. How much of that are officials interested in pursuing?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wilco Electrical crews were at work last week in Longbeach Village.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 11, 2019
As Longboat's underground project progresses, so does the list of who pays

As part of an annual requirement, properties are added to the list of those paying for town's underground utilities project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Desmond Lindsay smashes a ball up the middle against Bradenton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2018
Former ODA player comes back to area with St. Lucie Mets

The Bradenton Marauders crowd was thunderstruck by the hometown hero.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Commission meetings are held at the county's administrative building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2019
Manatee County commissioners talk tax reduction

Manatee County commissioners talk of future property tax reduction

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Jaleski pushes technology

Commissioner Gene Jaleski envisions a system that all 9,500 single-family home and condominium owners on Longboat could use for phone and Internet services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 8, 2022
Sarasota festival brings the blues and barbecue

The weekend festival started May 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bus Tour Guide Patti Clark and Assistant Bus Tour Guide Beverly Polk
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 20, 2019
Fashion Insider: Happy Thrifters

The Ultimate Resale Shopping Bus Tour takes a tour around Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
* In its upcoming performance, "To Have and Uphold," Moving Ethos Dance Co. explores the idea of exhaustion, both physical and emotional. Victoria Mora and Jess Pope play with the idea of the strains of relationships. Photo by Brendan Ragan.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 17, 2016
Life in Motion: Moving Ethos Dance Company's new outlook

Moving Ethos Dance Company has found its stride by going back to its roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force Chairman Tom Freiwald speaks to the crowd at Monday’s Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Task Force makes progress with traffic fixes

Three of four ideas outlined by the Longboat Key group are moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After switching from wide receiver to defensive back last season, Braden River junior Tyrone Collins has  received nine scholarship offers.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2016
Tyrone Collins becoming hottest corner in town

Pirates' junior cornerback racks up nine major college football scholarship offers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2010
IPOC challenges code amendments

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition has challenged seven code changes proposed by the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GMD and Bay Isles Parkway (41 feet)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 27, 2019
Longboat streetlight heights take center stage

Commissioners seek more data on streetlight height before making their final call.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Adam Myara, Albert Myara and Bruce Mahnke (along with Bob Bender, not pictured) co-own McGrath's Irish Ale House at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 8, 2020
A shot of Irish authenticity has emerged in Lakewood Ranch

McGrath's Irish Pub comes to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
Dancer lands a leading role in ballet

After playing nearly every role in 'The Nutcracker,' Isabelle Starner comes full circle, from a snow flurry to the Snow Queen.

  • East County
  • News
Tony Dertouzos and his wife, Amity Hoffman, say the baggage tag inside this ornament originally looked like a cigarette because it was rolled so tightly to fit inside. Over time, it has expanded. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Christmas memories hang around the holidays

Holiday ornaments stir emotion, memories in greater Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Greg Hebert of Wildlife Inc, and David Novak with Clark  Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 4, 2018
Match made in Harbourside heaven

Clark and Greta, Longboat Key's newest mating pair, are settling into their new home on the Harbourside Golf Course after testing David Novak and other volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eleven-year-old Cesar Sandelis put extra time and effort into building his model rocket. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 6, 2012
McNeal students blast off with year-end project

The project, which has become an annual project at McNeal, served not only as a fun way to close out the school year, but also as a way to prepare the students for their class trip to NASA June 4.

  • East County
  • News
Rod Warner believed a series of roundabouts along U.S. 41 would, among other benefits, improve the connectivity between the North Trail, downtown and the bayfront.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 13, 2015
Roundabout advocate Rod Warner dies

Known as "Mr. Roundabout" in Sarasota, Warner discovered a new passion for the roadway features late in life — and dedicated himself to it fully.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Shannon Snyder told his fellow commissioners today he changed his mind and voted to kill the parking meter program.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2012
Parking meters being yanked out

The Sarasota City Commission voted by a 3-2 vote just before 5 p.m. today to yank out all parking meters, effective today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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