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Ballet dancer Melanie Hamrick, the girlfriend of rock legend Mick Jagger, bought this Lake Club home. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders Realtor Tina Ciaccio.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 17, 2020
Mick Jagger's girlfriend buys Lake Club estate in Lakewood Ranch

Mick Jagger's girlfriend buys Lake Club estate in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Babara Campo, Danielle Glaysher-Cobian and Nancy Goodheart Matthews are part of a group working with the city to help restore the mermaid fountain in Pineapple Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
Pineapple Park fountain set for enhancements

The city is investing nearly $150,000 to restore the mermaid fountain at Pineapple Park — and that’s just the beginning of its plans to improve the downtown space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophomore linebacker Marcus Balliette tries to wrap up Manatee wide receiver Ryan Taylor.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Hurricanes sink Pirates

The Braden River High football team learned it still has a long way to go after falling to Manatee 63-0 in its Class 7A-District opener Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tony Danza will perform with his four-piece band May 4 at the Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 25, 2018
Tony Danza will kick off new Sarasota Opera summer concert series

Sarasota Opera is expanding its programming outside season with a new summer concert series.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 19, 2012
Sarasota Opera gets a new Executive Director

Richard Russell will fill Susan T. Danis' shoes as Executive Director to Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2014
Coming up clutch

Sarasota High senior Mason Dancer has helped lead the Sailors baseball team to a perfect 12-0 record so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Frank Wozniak, Sue Connizzo, Jean Cipriano and Jeanette Wozniak
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 9, 2020
Catholic Charities Ball brings '20s twist to the Ritz

Tim Tebow was the guest speaker at the Feb. 9 gala held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Beach Improvements

The nation's No. 1 beach is scheduled for a major facelift starting this summer, but the work could disrupt annual events.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Children start a conga line to try to get in a picture.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Observed: Summer splash-out

I often get small swarms of children by my side at school dances or other events where the children are eager to have their photos taken for the newspaper. Sometimes, one even will follow me around at events.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Unit 1701 of the Tower Residences was built in 2003. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 5,251 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 13, 2022
Tower Residences property sells for $5.5 million

Tower Residences property was the top sale at $5.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to expand the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Athletic Center by about 6,900 square feet.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
SMR announces improvements

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is planning three major facility improvements for the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Ronn Wyckoff is the only person in Florida Senior Games history to shoot a perfect 30/30 in the free throw competition twice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2018
Sarasota man makes history in Florida Senior Games

He is the first person to go 30 for 30 in the free throw competition — twice

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDD Wrap Up

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 and the Inter-District Authority Board met Nov. 21, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, for their regular meetings.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Nancy Detert said the provision allows residents who don't live near a property have a say on what will happen to it.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 17, 2021
Commission moves to eliminate citizen-initiated reviews

The current provision allows 20 or more registered voters to request a comprehensive plan amendment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
Organizers gear up for special-needs prom

Woodland The Community Church will host the Night with the Stars Prom for individuals with special needs June 8.

  • East County
  • News
Clinton Whitelaw.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2017
How to put the 'go' in golf and start playing

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Brendan Ragan and Betsy Helmer act in Urbanite Theatre's production of "Pilgrims." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 24, 2017
'Pilgrims' defies stormy weather at Urbanite Theatre

Hurricane Irma changed the date of Urbanite Theatre's last night of "Pilgrims," but that didn't keep ticket holders from immersing themselves in the escape of live theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 20, 2012
Rosedale Golf & Country Club launches campaign

Rosedale will offer monthly activities and specials for different groups throughout the summer to encourage community members to take up the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Artists Lois Mills, Betsy Meyer, Kathie Hayes, Marge Schemanski and Karen Johnson
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 16, 2011
Crafty ladies spill tricks of the trade

Five female artists from last week's 'Fabulous Arts Boutique' at Art Center Sarasota explain why they love working with their hands.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 20, 2019
Continue Mote's legacy

A vote to allow seven residential units will mean more money for local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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