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Students circled up to dance in the Polo Grill ballroom.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 17, 2015
Braden River High School celebrates prom on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Students danced at Polo Grill.

  • East County
  • Schools
A common grackle prepares to feed.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 29, 2015
Save Our Seabirds migrates to baby bird season

Think twice before attempting to rescue a baby bird that appears to be injured.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 10, 2013
The Sarasota Film Festival showcases student screenwriters

The Sarasota Film Festival showcases student screenwriters

  • Arts + Culture
Mike Moran addresses supporters at the Republican Party of Sarasota County’s election night event at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2016
Business as usual: Moran beats Atkins for commission seat

The Republican Party is maintaining its control of the Sarasota County Commission. How will the partisan makeup of the board influence the group’s decision making?

  • Sarasota
  • News
President of FAWL Alexis Rosenberg, Co-Chairwoman Stephanie Murphy, Dr. Jonathan Hoffberger and Co-Chairwoman Tonya Pitts — Photo by Rod Millington
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 11, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 12.14.17

From an elegant garden wedding to a thoughtful Christmas party, there was plenty going on last week on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
Paul and Sally Keyes
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2011
Couple offers suggestions for sticking together

When Paul and Sally Keyes celebrated their 50th anniversary Feb. 23, they offered a few suggestions for making their love last.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
If proponents get their way, Casey Key's electrical and telephone wires, which some residents consider unsightly, would be placed underground to create better aesthetics, as well as fewer interruptions during storms.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2011
Casey Key explores underground utilities

A decade-old project to place underground electrical and telecommunication lines is being resurrected on the key - as is opposition to the proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Singer and actress Anne Morrison's "Seasons Greetings from us Druids and Other X-Mas Musings" is not your average holiday event.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2017
Merry Druid Christmas!

Annw Morrison’s “Seasons Greetings from Us Druids” offers a witty, literary alternative to standard holiday fare.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Orr |
  • January 4, 2013
Top fitness classes in Sarasota

Top fitness classes in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Richie Lucibello aims his shot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2017
Prose and Kohn: Starting from scratch

A summer bar game series beings with an in-depth look at the merits of pool.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 18, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies now can directly connect with residents of specific neighborhoods about things happening there.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office moves Nextdoor

Social media platform might help with crime prevention.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 15, 2013
Out and about on Election Night (Part 1): Inside the Supervisor of Elections office

Out and about on Election Night (Part 1): Inside the Supervisor of Elections office

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lynda Nixon ties coastal design into her Christmas decorations at her shop on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 25, 2015
Holiday hassle: Lakewood Ranch designer decorates homes for Christmas

Too stressed to decorate? No problem.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Zunz discussed the revisions to the town's Vision Plan Thursday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2010
Commission will update Comprehensive Plan

The Town Commission also agreed on font styles for Gulf of Mexico wayfinding signs that will not be blank for much longer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beachgoers walk past exposed rocks on eroded sections of Lido Beach Monday, April 1.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 25, 2013
Year in Review: April 2013, City plans Lido renourishment

City officials will spend the next few months convincing federal officials to approve $13.64 million in funding for the project. Public meetings will also be held.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino stands alongside photos of the city's previous chiefs. She is the first female to lead the department.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 18, 2018
Q&A with Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino

After five years leading the department, the chief talks about SPD's accomplishments, challenges and plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 16, 2014
Rockin' Everywhere: Catching up with Bubba Sparxxx

Rockin' Everywhere: Catching up with Bubba Sparxxx

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 8, 2014
Wonderful weekend

The Covenant Life Church of Palmer Ranch hosted its Day of Hope outreach event July 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"The Last Dessert" by Myakka City's Evelyn McCorristin Peters.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 21, 2017
She paints the pooch

Myakka City resident expresses her love of dogs on canvas.

  • East County
  • News
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