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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 4, 2019
Parents, guardians able to apply for School Choice in Sarasota County

Controlled Open Enrollment is currently open for students in any district to be enrolled with Sarasota County Schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Topher endures petting from Allisson Cruz and Asher Abelson, kindergartners at Bashaw.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 9, 2018
'Pooh' event a major coup for Bashaw

'Winnie the Pooh and Shakespeare Too' event returns to Bashaw.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2019
Walk in the Park: Bicentennial Park

A tour around the town's parks and public spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chuck Whittall wants an on-site sales office at the former Colony.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 30, 2018
Longboat leaders will talk about, likely vote on, sales office idea Monday

Colony developer wants on-site sales office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Registration for the event is free and can be found online on Sarasota County's website
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 23, 2019
County announces presenters, session times for Water Quality Summit

The event is free and will be held from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on June 5 in Riverview High School’s auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Brown was on hand during the open house Oct. 27.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2018
Party on The Isles in Lakewood Ranch

Toll Brothers has opened the models for its Lakewood Ranch community called The Isles.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Dick Vitale will present a $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant in the name of Tyler Trent.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2019
Dick Vitale to present $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant at Gala

The grant will be made in honor of former Purdue University student Tyler Trent

  • East County
  • Sports
Actor Steven Labine, as Capt. Wattage, shares his energy-saving tips with Inspector Iona Badge, played by Michaela Shapiro, during a performance at Braden River Elementary School
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Capt. Wattage lights up learning

FPL performance teaches about conserving energy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota-Manatee candidates to meet at forum

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will host state legislature candidates Saturday, at Selby Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. The Standing With Our Fallen a 9/11 Fifteen Year Commemoration will take place at Patriot Plaza.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Service will remember lives lost on 9/11

A 15-year commemoration will allow attendees to adopt a fallen victim of the attack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 20, 2016
Manatee County Animal Services seeks help for overcapacity

After taking in dogs from an ongoing animal case, the county shelter is running out of room.

  • East County
  • News
Premier Sports Campus attracts thousands of players and spectators each year through soccer, lacrosse and other tournaments.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch developer offers Premier Sports Campus to Manatee County

The deal would require the county to build an aquatics center on neighboring land within five years.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department shared a video of the incident, asking the public for help identifying the suspects.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2017
VIDEO: Police investigate armed robbery at North Trail bar

Two men, reportedly armed with a rifle and shotgun, were caught on camera robbing Memories Lounge this weekend, the Sarasota Police Department said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee Cal Ripken baseball team advanced to the World Series after capturing the Southeast Regional title with a 1-0 victory against Glen Allen (Virginia) July 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 2, 2015
Local team headed to World Series

The Manatee Cal Ripken 10-and-under baseball team is headed to the 2015 Cal Ripken Baseball World Series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 14, 2016
Embracing Our Differences supporters gain insight from program participant

The philanthropy held its annual luncheon at Michael’s On East on Dec. 14.

  • Black Tie
Hal Dearing
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 25, 2015
Harry's restaurant manager to compete in Sonoma Wine Country Weekend

Harry’s Continental Kitchens Restaurant Manager Hal Dearing was one of 12 sommeliers selected to compete in Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leila and Olivia Schaedler-Luera learn to listen for fairies from Fairy of the Daisies Marilyn Schwartz.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 5, 2016
Visitors flutter to Fairy House Festival

Historic Spanish Point hosts the 3rd annual Fairy House Festival Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 8, 2016
Fairies meander the paths at Historic Spanish Point

Historic Spanish Point hosts the 3rd annual Fairy House Festival Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Nate's Honore Animal Rescue
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 24, 2016
Honor Animal Rescue shelters 38 dogs from Georgia hoarding case

The dogs arrived at the shelter today.

  • East County
  • News
Mason Ondercin, Lucy Crisp, Alex Hornacek and Ginny Harrison fill in for the Sarasota County commissioners.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 28, 2016
County administration brings their children to work

Daughters and sons of Sarasota County employees spend the day learning about different departments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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