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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 10, 2016
St. Armands celebrates successful year

The St. Armands Circle Association held its annual meeting May 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Devin Rutkowski, who owns several residential properties and formerly co-owned the Blue Rooster, is determined to get the city to change its policy on backflow prevention devices.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2015
Resident inspires backlash to city's backflow prevention policy

Appearing at a series of municipal meetings this month, one Sarasota resident is calling attention to what he believes is a major eyesore invading the city’s shopping districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alyssa Goudy exudes vivacious charm as the titular matchmaker in Players' Center for Performing Arts' "Hello Dolly!" (Courtesy photos)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2019
'Hello Dolly!’ at The Players Centre for Performing Arts ‘lookin’ swell’

High-spirited musical celebrates capitalism, feminism and optimism.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The home at 5382 Sandham Place  was built in 1996. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,330 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 14, 2021
Mistletoe Lane home sells for $3.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 28-July 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The TuneSquad poses with its championship bags.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2017
Club league title game reheats competitive fires

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael Bodnyk leads the choral scholars in rehearsal.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 8, 2020
Undergrads comprise church's choir

Four college kids are the only music for St. Armands Key Lutheran Church during the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Oct. 1 through Oct. 7, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat plans for long-term fix for Canal 1A

More immediate, short-term, project also under consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Spectropia," when live, is a performed film piece by Toni Dove. Courtesy image
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 16, 2018
'Spectropia' entrances audiences with post-modern ghost story at The Ringling

The film was performed live with technology that we have absolutely no understanding of.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 31, 2019
Longboat Key residents out to fight bank closing

Letter asks customers to drive to next-nearest branch, in Cortez, after Sept. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This drawing from the city shows the before-and-after concepts for redesigning Second and Fourth streets to better serve cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2017
Downtown bike plans roll forward

The city is refining a plan to create downtown streets targeted at cyclists — and still considering a vision for a narrower Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker's Jordan Clark weaves through the Riverview defense for a layup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2019
Our columnist's favorite moments of the high school sports season

Our columnist Ryan Kohn's favorite moments of the high school sports season, including moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Izzy Parsons of Ten Oaks, Kylie Sheehan of Avalon Farms and Eliza Jacobellis charge in front of the pack.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 1, 2020
Women's polo draws thousands to Sarasota Polo Club

Sarasota Women's Challenge brings thousands to the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
The School Board of Manatee County has unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Cynthia Saunders' contract for two years. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 17, 2020
School Board of Manatee County extends superintendent's contract

School District of Manatee County's superintendent Cynthia Saunders is under contract to serve another two years.

  • East County
  • News
Blue Oyster Cult will headline performances at Rockin and Ridin'   at The Ranch, part of Thunder by the Bay, on Jan. 8. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2017
2017 schedule off to thunderous start

Thunder by the Bay is just one of the special events to be presented in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Key resident Peter Hull surveys the storm damage Monday. Hull said he considers himself lucky for not losing his home.
  • By David Conway & Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 15, 2017
Close call: Sarasota residents feel fortunate Irma wasn't worse

Sarasota didn't escape the effects of Hurricane Irma, but with recovery underway, residents and officials are counting their blessings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tina Adams, Marlene Campanaro and Kelli Smith. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 17, 2020
Longboat Key resident donates lap quilts

After knitting them throughout the year, Marlene Campanaro donates the fruits of her labor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 6, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Sept. 24 through Sept. 30, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Donna Swan |
  • September 28, 2011
Deal Us In: How to save an entry to dummy

There is nothing sadder than having winning tricks in the dummy that you have no way of reaching. We have all been there, done that.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marcie Hackman helps her Gene Witt pre-kindergartner, Brayden, with a vowel sound art project.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area parents take on new role as teachers

Lakewood Ranch area homeschool families provide tips for those adjusting to online learning.

  • East County
  • News
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