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"They tell stories," Dominic Avant says of painting his wife and children. "They bring beauty to ordinary things. It moves me as a father and as an artist."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 4, 2011
The human touch

Former Disney animator Dominic Avant explains why he now devotes his canvases to the real-life characters and scenes that fill his world.

  • Arts + Culture
Central-Cocoanut neighborkid Tatiana Johnson, 11, reads at Mary Dean Park as her sister Honestey, 2, and her cousin Camille Homer, 13, listen.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 13, 2014
Residents pay school library fines for neighborhood children

Neighbors contributed more than $245 to help the children, who attend Gocio Elementary, check out books hassle-free.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock blames strong easterly winds for the arrival of thousands of dead fish floating in Key canals.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 19, 2015
Town seeks red tide fish kill cleanup

A town contractor will clean up dead fish floating on the top of Country Club Shores canals and in other waterways as soon as possible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 19, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 6

The tears flowed as much as the alcohol on this week's episode.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo courtesy of State College of Florida, Venice
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 7, 2016
Future pilots spread their wings at State College of Florida

The Lakewood Ranch campus will offer ground school for private pilot training.

  • East County
  • News
Waterlefe CDD Supervisors John Brocki, Ken Bumgarner and Attorney Andy Cohen discuss the termination of an off-duty patrol contract with Florida Highway Patrol. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2015
Waterlefe rethinks area patrol

The Waterlefe Community Development District met Jan. 27, at the River Club at Waterlefe.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Switzer
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 23, 2011
Scene & Heard

Switzer blows his horn for banjo groupies; Puppet show has strings attached; Dance magazine editor to visit Sarasota; Greenfield Prize awarded to NYC scribe; Hot exhibits

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a couple for prescription drug fraud Wednesday, Aug. 21.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 22, 2013
Sarasota firefighter arrested on drug charges

Sarasota County Firefighter/Paramedic Claiborne Moulton and his wife, Shannon Moulton, face a total of 80 charges for prescription drug fraud.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Dillard (left) is a longtime Bahi Hut customer and tiki enthusiast. Scott Spear hopes to preserve the history of the Bahi Hut, one of just two authentic tiki bars that remain in Florida.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2017
Tiki tradition lives on at Sarasota's Bahi Hut

In the dark corners of a North Trail dive, a uniquely American art movement lives on.

  • Arts + Culture
Ronda Ryan helps Larry Stults deploy spat collectors designed to help monitor the success of Saturday's release. Photo courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2012
Sarasota Bay Watch releases 4 million scallops

The weekend project was the second release coordinated by Sarasota Bay Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kurt Schultheis The flag at Bicentennial Park is once again flying high day and night.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
Turtles cause flap for flag at Key park

Laurin Goldner was driving on Gulf of Mexico Drive just before Memorial Day when she noticed that the American flag at Bicentennial Park at Longboat Key Town Hall was flying in the dark.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Owen King and Stephen King take questions from the crowd at their book talk on Oct. 6 at Selby Public Library.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 9, 2017
Stephen King and Owen King end book tour in Sarasota

The father-son pair discussed collaborating to write their new fiction, ‘Sleeping Beauties.’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 13, 2010
OBITUARY: Douglas Leo Schmidt

Douglas Leo Schmidt, 54, was a Sarasota Realtor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I like to hope for the best and expect the worst. If you work hard at something hard enough, eventually you'll be rewarded," Christian Stoinev says. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2014
Christian Stoinev finds balance in Sarasota

Christian Stoinev is performing in The Ringling and The Circus Arts Conservatory's Summer Circus Spectacular. And recently, his talent was recognized nationally when he competed on NBC's "America's Got Talent."

  • Arts + Culture
Naughty Monk founders Diana and Joe Eibler, Judy and Eric Keller and Tony Martin tip their glasses to celebrate the official launch of their brand. Naughty Monk hosted an official ribbon cutting June 22.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
'Naughty' pleasure now in distribution

Naughty Monk Brewery begins distribution of its craft beers in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
The valet parking stand used to be located on the Circle itself, but the service will move to a side street with a new operator in place.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2016
St. Armands searches for new valet

After the city declined to renew the contract of the current valet operator, St. Armands Circle leaders are planning for a new service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 4, 2016
Mar Vista kicks off $2 million expansion

The iconic Longboat Key restaurant will remain open during construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 24, 2013
Leaving town? Learn how to protect your property

If you're getting ready to head north for the summer, plan to take the necessary steps now to ensure your home stays safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Bunting, 360 North resident and former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 12, 2017
Ill health of mangroves on Greer Island points to bigger issue, Longboat resident says

Trees along shoreline help anchor sand, protect against storm surge on Longboat’s north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills welcomed more than 45,000 students and roughly 2,450 teachers back to school today for the first day of class.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 19, 2013
Superintendent welcomes students back to school

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills visited nine district schools today to welcome students to school for the first day of class.

  • East County
  • News
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