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To the left of Howard Rooks’ home front entrance is a billiards room complete with decor including this bull head.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Rooks Home

The annual home tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A message on the Asolo Repertory Theatre is the sign of the times not just there but for all theater in Sarasota. (Photo by Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 29, 2020
As season recedes further, groups look to the future

WBTT reschedules world premier of in-house original musical 'Ruby' for next season

  • Arts + Culture
The Riverview High volleyball team is now 10-1 on the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2015
Riverview wins three straight

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Sarasota, Tampa Alonso and Lakewood Ranch in its last three matches.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2013
10 Questions: The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

Confused about the Colony? You're not alone. Get the basic facts with our Colony 101.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Floridays Development Co. is proposing a 200-room hotel similar to the architectural style of the building above.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'Floridays' hotel concept chosen'

It came down to two. One hotel concept would cater efficiently to a downtown business crowd; the other concept would provide tourists with a high-end, artsy place to stay. Both concepts could work - the latter won.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 26, 2019
Mahjong, a big hit on Longboat Key

Tabletop game gains popularity at The Paradise Center, even during the slower summer months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anna Shelby Dees.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Anna Shelby Dees

Lakewood Ranch High volleyball senior Anna Shelby Dees talks her commitment to volleyball and watching Jeopardy!

  • East County
  • Sports
Allison Maulfair and Spencer Mauk.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 22, 2020
Local grads tackle new college sport

Flag football added by NAIA member institutions.

  • East County
  • Sports
City crews are responding to the water main break, but it'      s unclear when the road will reopen. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 23, 2017
Water main break closes segment of North Trail

All lanes of U.S. 41 are closed between Myrtle Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way as crews respond to the incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • February 19, 2013
SAVE THE DATE: TWISFest! Saturday, March 2

SAVE THE DATE: TWISFest! Saturday, March 2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jake, Ava and Connor Krug are all nationally-ranked junior tennis players.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2017
ODA tennis family has three young aces

All three siblings are nationally ranked by the United States Tennis Association.

  • East County
  • Sports
Anthony Bavaro and Mikey Bavaro and their parents, Giovanna and Louis, enjoy spending time together with their dog, Luna.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Challenge looms for Lakewood Ranch teen

Parents say their son ready to take on spinal injury rehab.

  • East County
  • News
Ally, daughter of Gregory and Laurie Rahn, donned a Miami Dolphins jersey and carried a football for her solo. (courtesy Miami Dolphins)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2016
She's got spirit

Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
Woman's Exchange officials have said the shop's future on Orange Avenue would be question if the plans for expansion were not approved.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2016
Commission rejects proposed Woman’s Exchange expansion

After an extended appeal from Laurel Park residents who argued the project clashed with its surroundings, the city reversed staff’s approval of plans to expand the Woman’s Exchange.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fireworks start at 9 p.m. People should be in their designated parking areas by 8:30 p.m. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 1, 2020
A celebration with pop at Nathan Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park's Fireworks on the Lake will require a ticket to ensure social distancing.

  • East County
  • News
All Manatee School District school's, office's and extracurricular activities cancelled Thursday.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 31, 2016
Manatee County schools closed on Thursday, Sept. 1

Due to heavy rainfall, all schools, district offices and extracurricular activities to be cancelled

  • East County
  • News
The signal will go in at State Road 70 and Greenbrook Boulevard.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 24, 2016
Greenbrook traffic signal turns green

The project should be finished by year's end.

  • East County
  • News
Visit www.mymanatee.org/utilities for information.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 9, 2012
Manatee utilities customers can go paperless

The Manatee County Utility Department now is offering online services to customers.

  • East County
  • News
Stuart Roth, founder of the Center of Faith and Freedom, said the organization will create more general videos so they can be used by non-profits throughout the country rather than just for specific not-for-profits.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
Ranch's Stuart Roth named 'Humanitarian of the Year'

Stuart Roth was awarded the C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award Oct. 15 by the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 24, 2020
St. Armands Circle Art Festival showcases artists from far and wide

Dozens of artists showcased their work for hundreds of attendees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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