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  • By April Doner |
  • August 13, 2012
HoodRoving: A neighbor for my birthday

HoodRoving: A neighbor for my birthday

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Cabana Inn has received some criticism regarding its design, but co-manager Scott Woolridge believes, after the building undergoes some renovations, the motif is worth preserving.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 7, 2013
Cabana Inn manager seeks to preserve property

Scott Woolridge, co-manager of the Cabana Inn since January, has a radical vision for the future of the property: He wants to maintain its image.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phillippi Estate Park is located at 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Flyer courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 3, 2019
County to honor four historical Sarasota women in new exhibit

The exhibit will feature guest speakers who “address the period in which the women lived, impacts on their lives, troubles they faced and a review of their family heritages.”

  • Sarasota
  • News
A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club topped all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling for $849,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 28, 2018
Waterlefe home tops residential sales at $849,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 12-16

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The view from the kitchen entrance to the lanai: The long center island is home to the sink and dishwasher. Photos by Molly Schechter
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 12, 2012
EDIBLES: Home on the Range

Remodeling a kitchen is not fun for everyone. But, it appears to have been just that for Lenny and Susan Landau, of Queens Harbor on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Culture
Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • May 16, 2012
My View: My 'Words with Friends' play: P-R-O-M-I-S-E

As we begin the season of graduations and celebrations it is also the time for school boards across the state to prepare for next year's budget and schedules.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Matthew O'Sullivan
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Matthew O'Sullivan

Matthew O'Sullivan, 11, began playing baseball for Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour when he was 5 years old.

  • East County
  • Sports
The School District of Manatee County's Food and Nutrition Services Department will provide free meals for children during spring break.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 11, 2021
School District of Manatee County offers free meals during spring break

Manatee County children can pickup meals at Freedom Elementary and Haile Middle during spring break.

  • East County
  • News
A condominium at The Jewel in downtown Sarasota recently sold  for $4.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 22, 2018
Condo at The Jewel sells for $4.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 5-9.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The sculpture sits on the pier at Beach Access 2, along with a Christmas tree and a new 22-foot flagpole.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 20, 2017
Flagpole and sand sculpture on Siesta honor veterans

Reopen Beach Road President Mike Cosentino said the sculpture is a thank you to veterans who help protect free speech.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The home at 125 N. Warbler Lane sold for $3,965,000. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,865 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 28, 2018
Warbler Lane home on Bird Key sells for $3,965,000

Residential real estate transactions for March 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The new site plan for the Bath and Racquet Fitness Club property concentrates the residential buildings on the north end of the site to create more distance from single-family homes to the south. Image via Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 15, 2020
Bath and Racquet Club shares new redevelopment plan

After failing to earn the city’s approval earlier this year, the owners of the fitness center property have prepared another proposal to build 207 residential units on the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linda Cobb and Christal Cobb
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 16, 2019
Sarasota YMCA starts up new donor recognition program

Jennifer Mitchell celebrates her baby boy, Diana Buchanan announces her fourth child on the way and JLS revamps local day care.

  • Black Tie
Eric and Cindy Hammersand sold the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill Wednesday for an undisclosed price.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
Hammersands sell Dry Dock

Sarasota-based Gecko’s Hospitality Group purchased the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill last week for an undisclosed price.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seventh graders Lily Irelan and Barbara Baeza-Soria-Galvarro look for microplastics under a microscope.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 30, 2019
Braden River Middle students wrap up plastics project

Braden River Middle School students see reality of microplastics environmental impact

  • East County
  • News
Pillars of the Kentucky polo circuit, Misdee Wrigley Miller and James Miller began visiting the Sarasota Polo Club in 2004.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2019
Horse Play

When James Miller ponied up to buy the Sarasota Polo Club last year, he set out to prove to his wife that you can lead a horse to water and make it drink.

  • LWR Life
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 11, 2015
Theater Review: 'Copenhagen'

Theater Review: 'Copenhagen'

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 18, 2021
Horse riders expand skills at SMART camp in east Bradenton

From grooming to riding, SMART summer camp participants learn more about horses in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Greg Wood took over the Sarasota Scullers in August 2019. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 16, 2020
Sarasota Scullers coach has navigated the waters of a turbulent first year

Greg Wood has big plans for the program's future.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Caroline Zucker
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 19, 2018
School board: The high road and the low road

Rather than accept the apology with grace and forgiveness, Caroline Zucker scolded.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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