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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 8, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The front of the Burns' home in Indian Beach still has some of its original 1954 modern flair.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 6, 2013
Home & Garden: Modern Chic

Doug and Carol Burns moved into their renovated home in March 2011, in Indian Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River senior wide receiver Knowledge McDaniel busts through the Manatee defense for a touchdown. The game was his first of the season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2018
FHSAA fumbles football ruling

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • February 7, 2012
Sarasota County Ordinance Cracks Down on Minors in Bars

Sarasota County Ordinance Cracks Down on Minors in Bars

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
SaraSolo performer Steve McAllister recently played Will Rogers at the Players Centre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2018
SaraSolo Festival spotlights the creative possibilities of the individual performer

This year's lineup of brave solo performers offers something for everyone, from folk music to on-the-spot art creation.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Chairmen Brooke Misantone, Mike Granthon and Dan Starostecki
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 14, 2018
Men sip and savor for the Child Protection Center

Men, Whiskey & Watches was hosted Dec. 13 at the Edson Keith Mansion

  • Black Tie
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2019
James Joseph Viera 1940-2019

He traveled the world as a Lieutenant on several nuclear submarines from 1962-1968.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Co-Chairwomen Carolyn Ann Holder and Ann Magee
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 5, 2019
Sarasota Opera celebrates six decades

The Diamond Anniversary Celebration Concert and Dinner was hosted April 5 at Sarasota Opera House and Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
Skunks have raised a stink.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2019
Skunk preserve raises stink in Myakka City

Skunk preserve raises stink in Myakka City APRIL FOOLS.

  • April Fools
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Siesta Key 'cover charge' planned

APRIL FOOLS: Residents and county taxpayers will be exempt from new charges coming this summer.

  • April Fools
Brian Roberts welcomes participants at his Newtown clinic on Jan. 12.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2019
Star-studded clinic opens door for Newtown baseball

The Newtown baseball clinic was put on by former Baltimore Orioles All-Star Brian Roberts, with help from other community leaders

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Gerich Home

The north end home will be on display for the annual home tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In phase one of its Lakewood Centre project, SMR proposes to exchange 100,000 square feet of commercial space and 100,000 square feet of office space for 1,008 single-family homes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 3, 2013
Commissioners to consider changes to SMR project

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is considering changes to the general development plan for the Lakewood Centre, a three-phase project in Lakewood Ranch originally approved in 2008, at its land-use meeting today.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer's current annual salary is $198,400.80. He is due to receive a 2.5% salary increase.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 5, 2020
Town manager, attorney to receive raises

Town commissioners voted 6-0 to approve raises for Tom Harmer and Maggie Mooney.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents living in the Terrace condominiums have complained about noise in Siesta Key Village, which is restricted to certain decibel levels.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2012
Noise ordinance on Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Commission next week will consider a recommendation from staff to extend the sunset period of the Air and Sound Pollution Ordinance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Residents of The Mark, which opened earlier this year, have expressed concerns about the potential impact of Tavern on Main Brewery, which plans to open early next year.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2020
Noise concerns raise questions about downtown balance

A group of condo owners is worried about potential sound issues, but a city commissioner says the heart of the city was built for a mix of activity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Philadelphia Here I Come" runs through April 12, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Philadelphia Here I Come!'

Brian Friel's 'Philadelphia Here I Come!' is one of the Asolo Rep's current productions and a trip in time to Ireland 1964.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Edmund Adams |
  • September 19, 2012
My View: Yes, they built businesses; I've seen it firsthand

I was paying the owner of a Lake Cumberland, Ky., boat store for fixing the fuel gauge on our boat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
File photo Spyder Broussard and Polo Grill owner Tommy Klauber look forward to working the event together each year.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 27, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Low Country Boil

Enjoy pounds of freshly cooked Cajun shrimp and live music provided by the Gumbo Boogie Band at this evening event.

  • East County
  • News
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