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She might be a part-time coach at the Imagine School, but the students love Marina Mercier.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2017
Former Braden River High dance coach fights back after brain surgery

Special dance showcase in Venice will raise money to defray dancer's medical expenses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 3: David Zaccagnino

Zaccagnino will face Steven Jonsson and Matt Bower in the general election.

  • Longboat Key
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Nik Wallenda, shown in 2013 walking a wire over U.S. 41 in Sarasota, told ODA students the more they give, the more they will benefit.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 18, 2017
ODA students wired to serve

Out-of-Door Academy and Circus Sarasota enter their third year of a volunteer partnership.

  • East County
  • News
The removal of trees on developing sites led to concerns from residents about enforcement — which, in turn, led to concerns about whether the city's tree regulations were flexible enough.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
Citizen board endorses new tree regulations

City commissioners offered feedback on an advisory board's recommendations, hoping to continue the tree talks later this year.

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Nehassaiu DeGannes and Perri Gaffney play a daughter and mother in "Other People's Money." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 6, 2018
'Other People’s Money' turns high finance into high comedy

The latest Florida Studio Theatre mainstage production is laugh-out-loud funny, though its topic is no laughing matter.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Al Maio and Christian Ziegler appear at a Republican Party of Sarasota County election night event. Maio and Ziegler both won seats on the County Commission on Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2018
Ziegler, Maio win commission seats

Newcomer Christian Ziegler and incumbent Al Maio won four-year terms on the County Commission tonight.

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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2015
Five things to consider before adopting a dog

October is national adopt-a-dog month — have you considered rescuing?

  • East County
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Brooks Tracey and Kim Farrell want to bring positivity to Sarasota Middle School through the Inspirational Art and Quotes Project.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 30, 2019
Positivity through art: Sarasota Middle School project promotes acceptance

Sarasota Middle School students and teachers work to bring positivity into each day with project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 6701 Peacock Road was built in 2008 and features five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,489 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 29, 2020
Peacock Road home sells for $7.8 million

Sarasota and Siesta Key area residential real estate transactions for Nov. 16-20.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
EMB Mitey Mite squad remains undefeated

The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite team improved to 9-0 with a 14-0 victory over the Hardee Wildcats Oct. 20.

  • East County
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota shelters prepare to take in evacuees

If you're thinking about going to one, you probably should, Superintendent Todd Bowden said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 25, 2016
Sand Cay hops to Easter weekend

Sand Cay Beach Resort held its annual Easter celebration March 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On Monday, Dec. 3, Persson decided his meeting attendance record at Town Hall, which likely will never be matched, was enough.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2013
Year in review: December 2012, 'Town attorney resigns'

David Persson's first day as the town attorney for Longboat Key was Oct. 8, 1990. He was 36 years old, had just opened his own law practice and had plans with his wife to celebrate his son's first birthday that evening in their Longboat Key Estates homes.

  • Longboat Key
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Clinical nutrition manager Corista Williams talks trendy diets.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 13, 2017
Solving the diet dilemma

The pros, the cons and the misconceptions of some of the most popular lifestyles.

  • Health
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 8, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kristin Zarrella

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristin Zarrella captured her first individual state championship by crossing the finish line in 2:16.45 to win the 800-meter run at the Class 3A state finals May 3, at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

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Chris Robinson turned his son's nursery into his studio for his YouTube channel lessons. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 23, 2020
Modern take on history for Lakewood Ranch students

YouTube channel helps Nolan Middle School teacher bring lessons to life for his class.

  • East County
  • News
Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell in "In Bruges." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 10, 2018
Binge Blog: The bright side of dark times

"In Bruges," starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes, and "Cruel Intentions," starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon, are this week's Binge Blog picks.

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Dr. Matt Nessetti, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irv Becker and Physician Assistant Anne Marie Dozier
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 1, 2016
Longboat Key medical center sets opening date

The Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living will open March 31, at the Centre Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city is interested in the Players Centre site for its location, seeking a place to provide parking for the bayfront post-redevelopment.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
City explores purchase of Players Centre property

Staff has discussed the potential purchase of a $9.5 million property on U.S. 41 to provide parking for a redeveloped bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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