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"You just get up and go," Aaron Muhl says of the 16-hour days he spends working the Ringling International Arts Festival. "It feels like five minutes has passed from the time you fall asleep to the time your alarm goes off again."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 6, 2010
Backstage Pass: The Stage Master

Aaron Muhl, stage master for the Ringling International Arts Festival, takes a break from his whirlwind schedule to discuss how he will juggle 45 performances in five days.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2018
Pirates blank Mustangs 56-0 in rivalry game

A Braden River senior had four touchdowns - in the first half

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Incoming Cardinal Mooney senior, Teagan Nickols, has volunteered at Miracle League of Manasota every Saturday since she was a freshman. She and her father, Pete, enjoy seeing how happy the organization makes the children.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 4, 2014
The Good News: Teagan Nickols and Pete Nickols

Father-and-daughter volunteer team helps level the playing field at Miracle League of Manasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
The school district is predicting 938 new students next year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
School Board predicts increase in teacher vacancies for the fall

The school board is considering a status-quo budget for 2015-2016 to allow a focus on staffing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sean Lee has spent the last 12 winters in Sarasota as a student and now as a teacher.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2015
Sean Lee: Symphonic Snowbird returns to Sarasota

For violinst Sean Lee, every winter in Sarasota is a musical homecoming.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Colony owners hope for occupancy

Some Colony unit owners are exploring the possibility of re-opening at least 40 units on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jerome Chesley helps Ellen McKeefe and Karen Jackson price the pieces that will be sold at the Sarasota Urban Sketchers art sale March 2.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 2, 2017
Local painters mix altruism and art

An informal group of local artists prepares for their art show debut.

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  • Neighbors
Giancarlo Gamboa-Barrios is a Take Stock graduate who hopes to attend the University of Central Florida.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Take stock in success of Braden River High graduate

Lakewood Ranch resident and Braden River High graduate proves importance of mentors and Take Stock in Children of Manatee County program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 2, 2020
Couple hosts disco night to raise money for Australia Red Cross

A portion of the $500 raised from the event will be donated to Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Larry Thompson and Elijah Wood
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 1, 2012
Scene & Heard

Elijah Wood whips RCAD into hobbit frenzy; Sons of Hippies set to rock Ringling Museum; Ringling College alum nabs Oscar nomination

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy Los Angeles Times
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2018
'Fahrenheit 11/9' explores American democracy's struggle under Trump

Michael Moore's new documentary is a scary look at Trump's America with some hopeful undertones.

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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 26, 2014
Savor Sarasota: A sure sign of summer

Savor Sarasota: A sure sign of summer

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Construction crews will remove an estimated 35,000 cubic yards of dirt during the duration of the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
S.R. 64 construction focused on drainage

Contractors have relocated the majority of utilities associated with the widening of State Road 64 and will continue to address East County drainage improvements in the coming months.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 7.16.15

Town receives BP settlement cash; Mid-Key plaza sells; Undergrounding petition announced

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • April 4, 2013
Fukinsei Art Lab presents its first show, "Scratchin' the Ichi"

Fukinsei Art Lab presents its first show, "Scratchin' the Ichi"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Manatee Urgent Care, Contributing Authors |
  • June 14, 2018
Sports Physicals are a Good Pregame Move

Getting a jump on your athlete’s sports physicals before the fall rush is something to consider.

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Kevin Cooper's work at Mote will involve the implementation of key organizational initiatives. Photo courtesy Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
Sarasota Chamber CEO leaves for Mote job

Kevin Cooper will join Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in a role focused on public relations and branding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 20, 2013
Town sends signal with wireless draft

A draft of the town's telecommunications ordinance doesn't ban cell towers, but forces applicants to prove why alternative technologies won't improve cellular reception.

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  • News
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