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Table 10 guests decided to go romantic with the rose decor they chose for their table at Men Who Cook and Brew on May 21 at Mattison’s Bayside at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 10.19.17

There were plenty of events to keep us busy this summer — so let's review.

  • Black Tie
Brad Pitt
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 25, 2011
Summer Movie Preview

Beat the heat, grab a seat and chill out at your favorite movie theater. Hot sequels and superheroes aside, I'm opting for substance and style with this year's summer picks.

  • Arts + Culture
Pam Eubanks The Sarasota County property appraiser’s website lists the 4.8 acres and buildings that used to house Center for Building Hope as worth $2.43 million in 2015.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2016
Private school eyes Lakewood Ranch site

NewGate Montessori has contract to buy former Center for Building Hope property.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy football team takes the field in its district game versus Bradenton Christian Oct. 2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2015
Panthers outlast Thunder in offensive showdown

The ODA football team fell to Bradenton Christian 55-40 in Class 2A-District 5 action Oct. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Street light modifications on Gulf of Mexico Drive are being made for sea turtle nesting season.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2013
GMD lights modified for turtle season

Gulf of Mexico Drive lights are being modified by Florida Power & Light Co. to ensure safety of sea turtles during nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ray Seymour, an out-of-work handyman, has been applying for jobs.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 31, 2013
Camp shows complexity of the homeless issue

A homeless population staying on Central Avenue illustrates the city's difficulty in trying to find a strategy to deal with an increasing homeless population.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota National Art Festival, which benefits the Rotary Club of Sarasota, moved to a new location this year: Hillview Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2016
Street closure rules remain open to question

A March art festival in Southside Village that came as a surprise to many merchants is drawing more attention to the city’s oft-discussed event regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall poll worker John Morgando, of Waterlefe, voted early at Town Hall. "This is a great site," he said. "It's very convenient and it's a nice place. The response has been very good."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall county's top early voting site

Supervisor of Elections concerned Lakewood Ranch Town Hall remains a voting site.

  • East County
  • News
University of Pittsburgh athletic director Heather Lyke introduces new head baseball coach Mike Bell. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2018
Ringing the Bell: Riverview grad is new Pitt baseball coach

Riverview High graduate Mike Bell is the newest coach of the University of Pittsburgh baseball program. He was previously at Florida State University, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tennessee, among other schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Junior outside hitter Emily Karg goes up for a block during Braden River's regional final match against Fort Myers Nov. 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
Pirates fall in regional finals

The Braden River volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Fort Myers in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Nov. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Film producer Noam Dromi, author Sally Fernandez and publisher David Dunham. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • May 16, 2018
Sarasota political thriller author Sally Fernandez lands movie option

Sarasota author Sally Fernandez lands movie option for her latest book, "The Beekeeper's Secret."

  • Arts + Culture
Members of Save Tom Bennett Park discuss why they oppose the water park's proposed location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2016
Water park proposal on hold

Opponents want idea squashed; county administrator asks for process to continue.

  • East County
  • News
Tony Pinho and Susan Malloy Jones
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 14, 2018
Wearing Warhol on her sleeve

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang

  • Black Tie
Tapley presses a piece of gold leaf into a dark green leather cover.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 22, 2016
The bind side: Bookbinder James Tapley

James Tapley agrees that what's inside a book counts most — but as a bookbinder, he cherishes the outside as well.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 11, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

LLSA Chamber is getting a 'boost' online; Local landmarks nominated as top 100 Florida buildings

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 2, 2017
Give taxpayers their money back

Hundreds of millions of dollars are sitting in reserve account.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sue and Colin Shaw, with their dog, Mia, love their new condo and its views of Lake Uihlein.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Waterfront condos welcome first residents

Couple becomes first to move into new condos at Lakewood Main Street

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 31, 2018
Father-Son duo pens book together

Howard Myers lost his vision in the Vietnam War. Now his son, Chad, is helping him tell his story.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 11, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2015
Rosedale tees off for GSJGA

Rosedale Golf & Country Club recently held its annual Birdie-A-Thon as a fundraiser for the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association.

  • East County
  • Sports
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