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Superintendent Rick Mills (center), flanked by his senior leadership team at a press conference Friday, said the school district remains upbeat about the future.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 2, 2014
Audit findings cost school district $7 million

The Florida Department of Education ruled the Manatee County School District must restore $7 million to this year's budget, meaning the district won't meet the minimum amount of state-mandated reserves.

  • East County
  • News
Norma Albertha Winter works on one of the 11 paintings she is creating for Historic Spanish Point.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota artist finds peace at Historic Spanish Point

For Norma Albertha Winter, her art isn't just her passion, it's her purpose.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dad trades daughter to her mother for a cell phone
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 21, 2022
Dad trades daughter to her mother for a cell phone

An upset dad who wants more time with his daughter, and possessions return by her mother, holds the girl hostage until police arrive. This and other Sarasota police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lost Lagoon's original design includes a lazy river, a wave pool, a coaster slide and other features. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
Water park proposal goes swimmingly

Manatee Lost Lagoon will resume negotiations with the county to produce a major tourist attraction.

  • East County
  • News
Arlene McKitrick is a Longboat Key resident.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 18, 2012
McKitrick wins 180th victory

Arlene McKitrick won her 180th golf championship last week in Palm Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The One-Act Play Festival runs from Nov. 1-4. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 24, 2018
One-Act Odysseys take center stage at Glenridge Performing Arts Center

Theatre Odyssey’s inaugural one-act festival spurs the creation of Inventive plays and celebrates the power of short-form

  • Arts + Culture
Arts Alliance Executive Director Jim Shirley and Communications Manager Rachel Denton apply finishing touches to artist Robert Demperio's piano, "A Classical Response to Experimental Composition."
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2016
Sarasota Keys pianos return for sidewalk encore

The project, organized by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, begins its third season Thursday — a tradition that leaders hope to keep alive for a long time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fourteen-year-old Drew Bavaro, who has aspirations of playing for Boston College, will attend Cardigan Mountain School this year. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2014
Parting shot

Fourteen-year-old Drew Bavaro recently earned a scholarship to attend Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, N.H.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 7, 2018
What driverless cars might mean for Sarasota

Driverless cars can help in Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota Police Department Public Information Officer Genevieve Judge addresses the media Tuesday about an officer involved shooting near the intersection of Beneva and Fruitville roads. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 15, 2022
Sarasota Police officer uninjured after shooting incident

The suspect was taken to the hospital following events in the 500 block of Beneva Road, police said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A display of a variety of Madagascar periwinkle are planted in the shape of daisy flowers overlook Sarasota Bay as part of the garden's exhibit on Andy Warhol.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 4, 2018
Selby makes list of top 10 botanical gardens in U.S.

USA Today’s list showcases 10 “smaller and lesser-known” botanical gardens around the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The property at 453 Royal Flamingo Drive on Bird Key overlooks a canal with direct access to Sarasota Bay.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 18, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 2-6 on Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Lido Key property on John Ringling Parkway tops the week's sales at $5.67 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation raises $1 million for cancer care

SMHF raises more than $900,00 in record time, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts a field fundraiser, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Those who participated gave special attention to social distancing.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2020
Group health — 6 feet apart in Lakewood Ranch

Public yoga sessions bring Lakewood Ranch community together during difficult times.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anthony Mathuson, owner of Tony's Used Appliances, said he’s been setting up a few of his products outside his storefront for 12 years. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 25, 2014
Outdoor displays move to discussion forefront

From the proposal to allow outdoor displays in a special overlay district on Siesta Key to several special-exception petitions, the county is concerned with curb appeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 22, 2012
Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The larger L-shaped cottage will temporarily sit on cribs near 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photo: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 25, 2021
Chiles Group moves L-shaped historic cottage

Crews moved the cottage down Palm Drive early in the morning on Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • January 23, 2019
The relevance of the ADA

With a population that’s getting older overall, the Americans with Disabilities Act is more important than ever.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch’s Sarah Barg, 17, shows off her aerial silks skills during a rehearsal for “Once Upon a Circus.”
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 6, 2017
New heights

Lakewood Ranch residents have high goals performing for Sailor Circus Academy.

  • East County
  • News
A natural athlete, Mike Whitehead found solace in wheelchair rugby after a car accident left him a quadriplegic in 1999. Courtesy photos.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 26, 2012
Game Changer: Mike Whitehead

Mill Creek resident Mike Whitehead competed in his third Paralympic Games Aug. 29 through Sept. 9, in London, where he won his second silver medal in wheelchair rugby for Team Canada.

  • East County
  • Sports
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