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Commissioner Shannon Staub will retire Dec. 15, after 14 years served on the County Commission.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 24, 2010
Governor names Staub replacement

Attorney Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission today, filling the seat of Commissioner Shannon Staub, who is retiring next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynn Davidson's "Boy With Anklet." Courtesy photo.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 26, 2016
Different Perspectives: New exhibit makes gallery-goers think

Ringling College exhibit examines the role observation plays in the lives of artists — and viewers.

  • Arts + Culture
TWIS Tour Guide: Sarasota Film Festival
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 7, 2015
TWIS Tour Guide: Sarasota Film Festival

TWIS Tour Guide: Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2011
Attorney disputes association's claim

A dispute has arisen over what a 5% undivided interest in 12 tennis courts obtained by one unit owner means for The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sonia Pressman Fuentes is a founding member of the National Organization for Women, which has fought for women’s rights since the mid-1960s. In her retirement, she’s continues her efforts as an author and public speaker.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 4, 2012
Neighbors: Sonia Pressman Fuentes

Sarasota resident and prominent feminist activist Sonia Pressman Fuentes has dedicated her life to fighting discrimination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ron Lambert took up music in fourth grade, first picking up the saxophone and later adding drums. He played both instruments through eighth grade, but focused on percussion in high school.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2015
Conversation with Ron Lambert

Football players aren't the only ones who find glory under Friday night lights.

  • East County
  • News
Planners envision retaining the parking facilities from the now demolished Amore.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 9, 2019
Town center: Let market work

The 4.8-acre Amore property is another example of what happens when governments buy land.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Now that James and Misdee Miller have purchased the Sarasota Polo Club, players such as Southside Polo's Buck Schott will be able to continue playing polo for years to come.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 15, 2018
Sarasota Polo Club sale finalized

James and Misdee Miller purchase the facility and will continue to run equine-related events.

  • East County
  • News
"Hands on a Hardbody" runs through March 6. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 22, 2016
Theater review: 'Hands on a Hardbody'

Keep on Trucking.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 5, 2010
The star pleaser

The technical director at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall explains how he copes with lengthy production riders, technical snafus and diva demands.

  • Arts + Culture
Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Tom Freiwald

Tom Freiwald recently gave the commencement address for the University of Phoenix West Florida to a crowd of approximately 2,000 students and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Crossing guards were stationed on St. Armands Circle the weekend of Jan. 25 during the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2020
Crossing guards could return to St. Armands

Officials hope pedestrian managers can help improve the flow of traffic through the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tristan McWilliam.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Tristan McWilliam

The ODA freshman talks his running career and his stance on clowns.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High junior Emily Bulfin battled a pair of Palmetto players for a rebound in the third quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2013
First-time champs: Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team defeated Palmetto 37-32 in the Class 6A-District 12 championship Feb. 1, capturing the program's first district title in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Inception." Image source; Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2018
Binge Blog: Sweet dreams are made of this

"Inception," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Cillian Murphy, and "American Vandal," starring Jimmy Tatro, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 5, 2014
Manatee stays firm on sign ordinance

Manatee County says Lakewood Ranch Little League must conform advertising signs to code.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Hotton draws one of his Holy Molé Cartoons.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 15, 2012
Art leads cartoonist on journey

Rick Hotton never set out to be a cartoonist; it naturally came to him.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2021
John H. Maxheim

John passed away peacefully at home in Longboat Key, Florida early on December 22nd after a long battle with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Paige McElyea.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.17.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.17.17

  • East County
  • Sports
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee student Justin Pelletier helps Freedom Elementary School fifth-graders prepare for a science experiment during his final internship to complete the elementary education program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 21, 2019
District strikes deal to land teachers

USFSM students guaranteed jobs with School District of Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
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