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  • By Matt Orr |
  • January 4, 2013
Top fitness classes in Sarasota

Top fitness classes in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Vanessa Baugh celebrates her election as the new District 5 representative for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners seat during a victory party Nov. 6.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 7, 2012
Baugh, Benac take commission seats

Baugh, a Lakewood Ranch businesswoman, won 65% of the vote. 'Woo-hoo,' says Benac.

  • East County
  • News
1. Charming Abode. Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 28, 2012
3 Things: Museum Quality

For those who dream of living in a historic home, the area just south of the Ringling Museum is the place to look. Since its inception back in the 1920s, it has always been considered one of Sarasota's finest neighborhoods.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Key Town Commission stays intact for 2013-14 and took a group picture for the town's website Tuesday night.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2013
Longboat Key mayor, vice mayor remain seated

Four Longboat Key commissioners took the oath of office for new terms Tuesday night at Town Hall. The current commission remains intact for at least another year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The county plans to renourish portions of Turtle Beach with funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 16, 2020
Beach renourishment planned for South Siesta Key

Turtle Beach was hit by the effects of Hurricane Hermine in 2016, causing erosion.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River High School Class of 2019 graduates watch a slideshow during graduation. Members of Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High School's Class of 2019 had advice to share with this year's graduates. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2020
Dear Class of 2020...

Lakewood Ranch-area 2019 graduates share advice on how to succeed after high school.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • July 25, 2018
Time is of the essence for the Sarasota Orchestra while planning for a new hall

The Sarasota Orchestra chose to explore other sites within the city of Sarasota for a new concert hall because it doesn't have time to wait for The Bay Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ringling College of Art and Design is crafting new growth strategies to accommodate a larger student body with evolving needs.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2020
Ringling College continues to plan for growth

The art school is working with the city and its neighbors as it plots expansion to the northwest.

  • Sarasota
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SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 18, 2014
Burns Court Café: three years young and growing

Burns Court Café: three years young and growing

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The multitalented Kim Kardashian and her sisters, Kourtney and Khloe, stars of the critically acclaimed reality show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” will open their newest DASH Boutique on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 24, 2015
Top Story — April: Can St. Armands keep up with the Kardashians?

As Kim Kardashian and her entourage DASH to their St. Armands store opening, officials worry the addition will add to the headaches they already get from traffic and watching the family’s reality show.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lennar Homes' former sales center for Lakewood National is being converted into a Sheriff's Office substation. It's expected to open by mid-October.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Manatee Sheriff's Office adds Lakewood Ranch satellite station

Former Lennar sales center will temporarily house the substation.

  • East County
  • News
Garrett Pope. Courtesy of Garrett Pope.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 24, 2019
Picture of Health: Garrett Pope

The Lakewood Ranch resident says prioritizing fitness is a must.

  • Health
Back: Andrew Lapp, Tom Purviance, Joseph Holt, Don Bryn and Jonathan Spivey. Front: Avis Romm, Lee Dougherty Ross, Genviève Beauchamp, AzaTorshkoeva and Milana Strezeva.  — Photo by Ray Broth
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 8, 2018
Artist Series Concerts offer double the fun in 'Piano Grand III' concert

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota hosted a vibrant new installment of its "Piano Grand" series.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber celebrates members

On March 20, about 85 Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members gathered at Zota Beach Resort for the annual awards luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
585 Halyard Lane in June, 2017
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 6, 2017
Yearlong height fight nearly over

It's been nearly a year since the town first considered new height restrictions: so what's taken it so long?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unicorp National Development Inc. President Chuck Whittall used the town's 712 zoning code changes to try to persuade commissioners to approve his application to adapt town policy.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 24, 2018
Longboat developer backs off on Colony density request

"We heard the community loud and clear,'' Whittall says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynda Grenfell, with "Stars 1," began quilting 12 years ago.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 6, 2016
Plymouth Harbor resident stitches new hobby

Cynda Grenfell's quilt work is on display through the end of July, at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeff Hradek opens the cabinet that holds the more than 50 Sarasota High School shirts he's leaving behind for the next principal.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 21, 2016
Hradek leaves big shoes and shirts to fill

Jeff Hradek will retire after 13 years as Sarasota High School's principal.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Preliminary designs feature a central courtyard and a traffic circle for the new center.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 27, 2017
Ringling updates Longboat arts center project

The center hopes to have designs finalized by the early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2016
Town plans emergency beach project

Longboat Key aims to place as much as 40,000 cubic yards of sand at the south end of the island this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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