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Courtesy photo. The Rev. Steve Price, co-pastor of Harvest United Methodist Church, made his television debut Nov. 26, as a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune."
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 4, 2013
The 'Price' is Right

'Wheel of Fortune' welcomes Steve Price, of United Harvest Methodist Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • January 29, 2013
Surviving "The Impossible"

Surviving "The Impossible"

  • Arts + Culture
Travis Amuso's personal best pole vault is 13 feet, 6 inches. He's hoping to break that this season. (Photos by Jen Blanco)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2014
Familiar Heights

Pole vaulter Travis Amuso hopes to return to the Class 4A state championships this season in honor of his late grandfather and coach, Guy Amuso.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy rendering.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: LECOM School of Dental Medicine

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will open its School of Dental Medicine in July.

  • East County
  • News
More than 21,000 soccer fans attended the 2011 Development Academy Winter Showcase and Nike International Friendlies tournament in December. File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Premier Sports Campus

Leaders expect Lakewood Ranch's newest amenity to bring more than $60 million into the East County economy in 2012.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2009
Down to the wire

Quarterback Ryan Fischer plunged in for a touchdown from a yard out with 12.5 seconds left in the game, propelling Braden River to a 35-28 victory over Booker in Class 3A-District 10 action Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point in its Class 6A-District 12 championship game versus Seminole Osceola Oct. 25. The Lady Mustangs won their second-consecutive district title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2012
Back-to-Back champs: Lakewood Ranch Volleyball

LWR volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title, while ODA and Braden River recorded losses in district play.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota’s Own Robbie Stevens and Marinus Van Driel at the 2012 festival.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 27, 2013
Monumental Milestone

The Sarasota International Cricket Club celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and will hold its 20th annual Thanksgiving Six-A-Side Festival this weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
Phallen Coyne and Matt Foley with one of several shellfish paintings Coyne created for her family's new Sarasota restaurant.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 20, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Raw talent

Husband-and-wife artists Matt Foley and Phallen Coyne have stirred up a groovy seaside vibe at their family's new restaurant in South Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 29, 2015
Concession home sells for $1,025,000

A home in The Concession tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. D.R. Horton Inc. sold the home at 19408 Beacon Park Place to Jamilyn and Ryan Beck, of University Park, for $1,025,000.

  • East County
  • News
Ryan Hails, Ben Delaney, Grant Golub, Andrew Konecny and Travis Taaffe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2012
Making Waves: Sarasota Crew

Under the leadership of men's coach Liza Dickson, Sarasota Crew is shedding its underdog status and earning a national reputation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 31, 2010
SRVA upholds fine

Summerfield resident Joani Ellis, who now is battling a fine of about $4,000 for having too many yard decorations, plans to take the Summerfield/Riverwalk Village Association to court.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis, right, and town labor attorney Reynolds Allen discuss why the town is not able to give the firefighters a contract that involves spending more money.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 9, 2011
Town sides with St. Denis

The Town Commission agreed with Town Manager Bruce St. Denis on the three issues left to resolve a new firefighter contract last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dick Hull, Ed Bavaria, Harry Leopold, Erik Lindqvist, Larry English, Don Worthington and Tom Jones
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Everlasting love; In the spirit of friendship; Ladies who lunch; The sweetest day; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
"As a painter, you can create illusions," Bruce White says. "As a sculptor, you must make something really exist. In a sense, you create a reality."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2010
Man of steel

Bruce White shares the stories behind his monumental career and the 'randomness' behind his latest sculpture in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Andy Adams' AdamsMark L.P. suggests a rehabilitation of the existing Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Planning mode: Rehab vs. rebuild

Colony unit owners received details about two plans this week that depict two different visions for the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ken Thomas, founder of The Suncoast Naturists, says nudists are just like everyone else. "We do everything 'normal' people do," he said. "We just do it with our clothes off."
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2011
Naked Ambition

A group of nudists with 80 members is asking Sarasota County if it would separate a public beach and make part of it clothing-optional.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Many Main Street merchants said they are still recovering from the construction of the Five Points roundabout and the installation of parking meters and hope the city will delay the Main Street streetscape project. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 1, 2012
TOP STORY, NOV.: Merchants denounce Main Street project

Downtown business owners believe now is not the time for a Main Street streetscape project that will tear up the street and sidewalks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Baugh
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2013
Officials assess first year

Commissioners and East County residents - Vanessa Baugh and Betsy Benac - and School Board member Dave Miner, take stock.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 13, 2009
Chef signs deal with Paula Deen's literary agent

Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair will have New York-based agent Janis Donnaud supporting her when she releases her first book in October.

  • East County
  • News
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