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"Giselle" runs April 26 and 27. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 17, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet's 'Giselle' showcases the company's development

The Sarasota Ballet’s take on ‘Giselle’ reveals some modern themes with a mature company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • September 15, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet says hello to a new season

The Welcome Back Brunch was hosted Sept. 15 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2019
Three quality-of-life issues for Longboat

National elected officials garner all the attention, dealing with Iran and Green New Deals. But issues that matter just as much as those that will affect your neighborhood. Pickleball, anyone?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County Emergency Services Paramedics Andrew Garcia and Paul Lauffer pose with District Chief Mark Laraway at the future EMS station, formerly home to the American Red Cross.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2019
New Manatee County EMS facility nears completion

Former Red Cross building is being retrofitted and will help EMS provide better coverage in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 12, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Marooned on Greer Island

Police Reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By April Doner |
  • May 31, 2012
Circling back: A year of Dial Tones

Circling back: A year of Dial Tones

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Artistic Directors of Urbanite Theatre Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace — Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 26, 2018
Urbanite Theatre announces 2018-2019 season

From regional premieres to a brand-new theater festival, Urbanite has much in store for the upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
Johnson Clark, Erica Johnson and Andrew and Randi Mackintosh model the 2014 T-shirts. (Courtesy Mary Lou Johnson)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 19, 2013
2014 Turtle Watch T-shirts available now

T-shirts are available for the 2014 season at the UPS Store in the Centre Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sixth-grade teacher, David Barcena, guidance counselor Lannette Gillen and consumer science teacher Jill Bergeron are in the 25-year club. All of them have been with the school since it opened.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
Great way to spend a quarter

Braden River Middle School celebrates 25 years of teaching.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Johan Kobborg
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Royal Ballet star brings his fancy footwork to Sarasota

In his native Europe, Johan Kobborg is a ballet superstar.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 18, 2019
A lifestyle, not a diet: Non profit community loses 774 pounds

Sarasota’s nonprofit community bands together to lose 774 pounds through Weight Watchers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Firefighter/Paramedic Jamison Urch put out a building fire. Photo provided by the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 6, 2021
Town encouraged at budget year's halfway mark

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department had an average response time of 5.4 minutes during the current fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 21, 2021
Temple Emanu-El families play games for Purim

Temple Emanu-El put on a carnival celebration for families Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sally Fernandez (left) and her husband/editor, Joe Fernandez, stand in their "conference room" by the pool at their Sarasota home.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 5, 2020
Author Fernandez talks high hopes for Max Ford movie, ideas for future projects

Sally Fernandez, award-winning author of the Max Ford trilogy, enjoys working at the intersection of fact and fiction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Terry Gans shakes hands with outgoing town commissioner Phill Younger on Monday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 22, 2017
Gans re-elected mayor of Longboat Key, Zunz named vice mayor

The Town Commission welcomed back Jim Brown and bid farewell to Phill Younger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: The Economy

East County business professionals from the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance rate our current economic situation.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Memorial appoints new chief of cardiovascular surgery, unveils hybrid operating room
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 13, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Michael Harshman joins Najmy Thompson Law Firm; Charlotte Hedge named Entrepreneur of the Year; Becky Tochip receives top insurance industry credentials

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hello, is it me you're looking for?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 14, 2015
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Young Persons Concert

Thousands of kids hear the sounds of music

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Wauchula's Bo Idsardi enjoys barbecue with his dad, Chris Idsardi, for the first time at Nancy's Bar-B-Q. Chris Idsardi had Nancy's while working Sarasota, so he knew it'd be the perfect place to bring his family for b
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2019
The new pit stop in Lakewood Ranch is Nancy's Bar-B-Q

Loyalty from Lakewood Ranch catering customers sparks new restaurant location.

  • East County
  • News
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