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The corps of The Ringling's volunteer docents are just one of the numerous valued yet overlooked components of Sarasota's arts community.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 22, 2014
Unsung heroes

During this holiday season, Sarasota's arts institutions recognize the people and events that helped make their 2014 special.

  • Arts + Culture
Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a developer and son of the former owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has sued Sarasota County in federal court and two local developers in state court over the Energy Economic Zone, a major development initiative.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2014
Judge: Culverhouse can't use commissioner testimony

Sarasota County attorneys have scored a legislative win against a frequent litigious foe Hugh Culverhouse Jr. in his lawsuit against fellow prominent local developers Randy Benderson and Henry Rodriguez.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 6, 2016
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.4 million

Residential Real Estate Transactions March 21-March 25

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Lori White, center, explains to School Board members why there are reductions in the number of math teachers in middle schools.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
School Board lauds Sarasota High plan

The Sarasota High School rebuild may cost $4 million more than previous estimates, but the Sarasota County School Board applauds the public's pick.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
In the last seven years, the town of Longboat Key has only expended $300,000 in surtax funding on beach projects.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 18, 2016
Town may erode surtax beach funding

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider changing how it spends Sarasota County’s sales tax during budget discussions this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marilyn Bradley and Carol Sawyer
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club Holiday Party

The Republican Club of Longboat Key joined the Sarasota Republican Club to celebrate the holidays with cocktails, dinner and an auction on Thursday, Dec. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lillette Jenkins Wisner. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2012
Scene & Heard

Once upon a time, I tweeted during a show; All that jazz

  • Arts + Culture
Jen Blanco. Sarasota Military Academy wrestling coach Ron Jones had a new wrestling room built for his team this season — one he hopes will inspire tradition and excellence.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 26, 2013
Building champions

After spending 29 years at Sarasota High, National Wrestling Hall of Fame coach Ron Jones is now seeking to bring a winning culture to Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 8, 2012
County hires communications director

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid told commissioners the former Miami-Dade County manager will start in about a month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A ground-breaking ceremony for the new state-of-the-art senior living facility Autumn Senior Living was held this morning.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 20, 2013
Autumn of Sarasota breaks ground

The new facility specializes in memory care and senior living.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John RedgraveFile photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries: In Memoriam

Between May and October, Longboat Key lost many residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By The Argus Foundation Board of Directors |
  • September 2, 2010
MY VIEW: City should renew FPL agreement

The risks and costs of a city-owned power company are too great to replace Florida's most efficient power supplier.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy’s Magic is a blind therapy horse used for SMART’s literacy program.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 20, 2017
Magic: SMART’s badge of honor

Annual derby celebration raises money for riding therapy program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 8, 2010
Beauty of Aging Gala: 'Would You Date Your Mate'

Pines of Sarasota

  • Black Tie
James Cutway points out the difference between a male bee and a female bee.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 25, 2018
Dive into hives in Manatee County

Myakka's Gold Apiary produces a buzz.

  • East County
  • News
Howard Akey and Cari Fallen with Leslie and Ali Jeffrey
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • June 18, 2013
'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser

'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser

  • Black Tie
Chris Land works with young musicians for The School of Rock program. Lessons include songwriting and stage presence.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 7, 2013
Neighbors: Christian Land

The Allman Brothers, Metallica, The Smashing Pumpkins and hundreds of local bands have come through the Cabin Recording Studio.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2017
City refines St. Armands garage plans

There may be some lingering concerns, but city staff is optimistic the St. Armands parking garage project will be a success.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's reopening extension will be discussed again tonight at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 1, 2012
Commission reviews Colony again tonight

Longboat Key commissioners will meet with the Sarasota County Commission this afternoon in Sarasota and tonight at Town Hall for their regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Regents Park home, which has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,524 square feet of living area, sold for $640,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 30, 2013
Regents Park home sells for $640,000

Phyllis Roth sold her home at 8211 Regents Court to David Sanders and Gayle Sanders, trustees, of University Park, for $640,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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