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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
CDD will assume additional operations

Heritage Harbour Community Development District leaders will assume gatehouse and landscaping management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Jewish foundation announces director; Center for Faith and Freedom accepting applications; Embracing Our Differences receives $15,000 grant

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josephine Eisenberg, left, Associate director of development, Jewish Family & Children's Service
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 11, 2012
EDIBLES: Your favorites 'to go'

To a New Yorker like me, moving to Sarasota presented a huge change on the "to-go" front.

  • Arts + Culture
With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
East County resident Bob Gagnon, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for the Manatee County School District, became the district's interim superintendent Sept. 10.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Game Changer'

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal announced his immediate resignation Sept. 10. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon will fill the role on an interim basis, as the district now faces a financial crisis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 10, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: News you can use: Beware of the chair

A recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise says that even minor bouts of physical activity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 24, 2012
Impasse looms for town, firefighters

The town will not waver from its stance to declare impasse Nov. 1 unless the firefighters union presents a pension modification that results in substantial savings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Ranch CDDs to develop master beautification plan

The landscaping plan will help Lakewood Ranch plan for future landscaping needs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2012
Mustangs commit to colleges

Lakewood swimmers Danielle Valley and Will Kazokas and softball players Taylor Newton, Jenn Trotter and McKaleigh Goodale made their college decisions known.

  • East County
  • Sports
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort developer Andy Adams, who owns a 20% interest in the Colony resorts, made an appearance at a special meeting Monday but was not asked to speak. Photo by Rachel O'Hara
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2012
Commission eyes new timeline

It's likely Colony Beach & Tennis Resort officials will receive an extension Oct. 1 to rebuild the resort, although it would come with contingencies and hinge on who controls the resort moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 27, 2012
Ocean Club meets code

A Siesta Key business veteran plans to roll the dice on a business some critics label as 'legalized gambling.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
One of the owners of Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt, Brad Lord, stands by a tank of 1,000 liters of liquid nitrogen.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 28, 2012
TiDBITES

Freeze! It's time for unique ice cream; Pop-up restaurant has staying power

  • Arts + Culture
Will Luera, Sarah Durham, and Kyle Van Frank compose the Triple Play production.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 22, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre rolls out distance-conscious improv show

The “Triple Play” show debuted June 19.

  • Arts + Culture
Image source: "The Staircase."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2018
Binge Blog: A staircase and a ghost

The first edition of Binge Blog recommends watching "The Staircase," a crime-doc mini series, on Netflix, and "A Ghost Story," a beautiful film about many things, on Amazon Prime Video.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Freedom Elementary's Jordan Michaelin tosses her friend Eleanor Ietermend in the pool at John H. Marble Park with a splash. They have fun cooling off.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Manatee County's capital plan includes Marble Park upgrades

County attempts 'balancing act' in parks system to keep up with growth.

  • East County
  • News
Christopher Hird teaches a ballet class during the intensive. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 25, 2018
Sarasota Ballet intensive students get inside look into professional ballet

The Sarasota Ballet International Intensive 2018 will culminate in two performances July 27 and 28.

  • Arts + Culture
City Manager Tom Barwin said the city offered the orchestra the opportunity to move into the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new bayfront performing arts center opens, but the orchestra preferred to relocate.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2020
Property owners pitch Fruitville land as potential orchestra home

City leaders are hopeful the orchestra will be interested in a site east of downtown, but the orchestra is not sharing whether it will consider the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Workers began on routing electricity for the temporary trailer just north of the existing Station 92.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 1, 2020
Longboat Key firefighters prepare to use temporary south-side fire station

A rebuilt Station 92 is scheduled to open in April 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tyler and Amy Clites, team "The Newlyweds," showed good skill, time management and adaptability — all skills needed to become a Lego master. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 19, 2020
Myakka couple follows the Lego brick road

Myakka's Tyler and Amy Clites compete on 'Lego Masters.'

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 12, 2017
Twenty-one and out for 'Aerobic Grandma'

Yoga and Pilates classes at Bayfront Park will continue with new instructors.

  • Health
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