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"Any break I get from teaching or enjoying soccer, I take the opportunity to get out on the water and check our crab traps or cast a line. If my catch looks tasty and legal, it will end up in my belly," says Justin Niemann.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 27, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Justin Niemann

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences teacher Justin Niemann lives on Siesta Key and enjoys cooking -- especially with seafood.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2014
Market deepens roots on Main Street

The farmers market is doubling in size and has signed a contract extension into 2015.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 10, 2011
Clapp, Caragiulo head to recount

The District 2 City Commission opponents were separated by just 11 votes. Meanwhile, District 1 will see a runoff, which leaves District 3 with the only clear-cut winner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Possible overdose could be cause of death of man in Myakka City on Saturday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 31, 2016
Possible overdose may be cause of death of man in Myakka City

Man admits to first responders that he used large quantities of methamphetamine.

  • East County
  • News
Baltimore Orioles infielder Robert Andino signs autographs for fans.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2017
Orioles' Youth Baseball Day an example to be followed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
Update: Manatee Schools will cut 188 jobs

Members of the Manatee County School Board hope the cuts, designed to meet state class-size requirements, are absorbed through attrition.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • June 26, 2012
National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 8, 2016
All Angels holds annual meeting

All Angels by the Sea, Episcopal Church held its annual meeting and brunch Feb. 7, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 16 Recap

On this week's episode we learn Brandon is a fool, Garrett is now Mr. Cool and Alex is probably skipping school.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Devin Twenty puts up a floater.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2016
Lakewood Ranch uses one-for-all mentality to chase state championship

All 11 Mustangs on the boys basketball team play an important role.

  • East County
  • Sports
Science Center student volunteers Mia Merrell, Rylan Monge, Natalie Carrion, Max Fischer, Rocket Burns, Julia Chen, Pragnya Govindu and Claire Wang encourage people to donate on July 29. Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 22, 2020
Suncoast Science Center and SunCoast Blood Centers to host blood donation drive

The joint partnership blood drive will be on July 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The twinkling tent for the party.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2019
Bacchus on the Beach celebrates ninth year

Attendees seemed reluctant to leave as the event wound down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexis Aker, 14, Kristi Aker and Wyatt Aker, 12, want to show people there are families affected by drunk driving.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 14, 2018
Victims of drunk drivers tell their stories in East County

Mothers Against Drunk Driving hopes to put a face to the tragedies.

  • East County
  • News
File photo. Families gather at Fruitville Grove to pick out their pumpkins during the annual Pumpkin Fest.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 30, 2016
Your Calendar: Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County sports roundup: 04.19.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.19.17

East County sports roundup: 04.19.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Before shot of the kitchen at 6809 Belmont Court.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 9, 2017
Fresh for the Lakewood Ranch market

No matter how beautiful, homes might need freshening to be sold in today's market.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Despite an unusual end to the school year and a concurrent learning model, students are performing well on benchmark tests.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
Despite 'COVID-slide,' students testing well

Early benchmarks show that students are testing higher than school administrators anticipated.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The new DDI traffic pattern has made its debut at the University Parkway/I-75 interchange.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2017
You, too, can negotiate DDI in Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota area

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Amy Nichols, owner of Flour Parlor
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 20, 2016
Recipe for Success: Amy Nichols: Owner, Flour Parlor

Amy Nichols turned her sweet dreams into reality.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2009
Tower proposals considered

Bradenton Beach officials will consider Distributed Antenna Systems as a more aesthetically pleasing option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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