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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 27, 2018
Stick to education

It should have been obvious from the start: Let the public-safety experts protect the students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Another role that both Jamie Molina and  Liam Tanner play — they switch off — is that of the Magic Mirror. Photo by Sarah Haley
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre's two-actor 'Snow White' aims to be fairest of them all

It takes two to tell Florida Studio Theatre's 'Snow White' — Director Jason Cannon and Writer Greg Banks share why.

  • Arts + Culture
An enormous Los Chiludos Fresh Mexican Grill burrito smothered in queso, tomatillo salsa, chipotle salsa and sour cream.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • April 13, 2025
That's a wrap! This way to the best burritos in town

However you prefer your bundle of joy, you'll find something to tempt your tastebuds on this list.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Carl Backman and Nancy Cunningham, members of Aloha Ukulele, perform with the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities  club for Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 26, 2023.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch clubs suit every interest

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities offers 66 clubs that range in interests and size.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Massimo Murdocca.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Massimo Murdocca

The Sarasota Little Leaguer had an impressive performance in his Majors-level championship game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Paul Giamatti and Alex Shaffer star in "Win Win."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 13, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Win Win'

"Win Win" is a simple and forthright film, which is victorious on so many levels.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Elise Spiller

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Elise Spiller scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Lady Mustangs to a 42-30 victory over Palmetto in their Class 6A-District 12 opener Dec. 7. The 14-year-old guard has helped lead Lakewood to a 6-2 start this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 14, 2017
Film review: 'The Salesman'

An act of violence puts a marriage to the test in this year's Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Amari Pitts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 13, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Amari Pitts

Braden River High defensive back Amari Pitts, who holds offers from the Air Force Academy and talks switching to defensive back and what scares him the most.

  • East County
  • Sports
Karmani Gregory.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 17, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Karmani Gregory

The Braden River rising sophomore talks his passing ability and being "different" than others his age.

  • East County
  • Sports
Casey Willis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Casey Willis

She plays volleyball for Pine View School and EVO Athletics.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Calvin Hedgepeth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Calvin Hedgepeth

The Braden River pitcher talks dog piles and his out pitch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mariah Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 01.12.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 01.12.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Terrionna Smith.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.02.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.02.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brooks Larson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 23, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.23.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.23.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Commissioner Lynn Larson called the unfunded pension liability the biggest problem facing future taxpayers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2015
BP money to reduce pension debt

Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson argued $23 million in unfunded liabilities is more pressing than other proposed uses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael McClelland, Abraham Feder, Jennifer Best Takeda and Christopher Takeda. Photo by Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 10, 2013
Music Review: Chroma Quartet

The Chroma Quartet has been together since 2008, but it's only this season the group really made a splash on the Sarasota music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Caroline King.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline King

The Riverview High girls basketball senior had 14 points and six rebounds against Brooks DeBartolo High on Tuesday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High girls lacrosse senior Allie Thompsen.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Allie Thompsen

The Lakewood Ranch High girls lacrosse senior has 10 goals in her first three games of 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker High girls basketball sophomore Yvette Brown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Yvette Brown

The Booker High girls basketball sophomore has been on a roll in January.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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