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"I refuse to listen to people who say there's nothing here," Tim Jaeger says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2014
Jaeger rules the roost

Other artists have big-city dreams, but Tim Jaeger sees Sarasota as a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 15, 2021
J. McLaughlin Sip and Shop benefits Longboat Key Turtle Watch

Passers-by could stop and learn the ins and outs of turtle season before it arrives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 28, 2012
Walmart’s hard lessons: the “D” Word

Walmart’s hard lessons: the “D” Word

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Robin Ruhnke says the Sheriff's Office retired horses will have green grass — and carrots as Valor enjoys — forever in her fields.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 17, 2020
Heaven for horses in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office horses enjoy retired life at the Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
 This Country Club home at 6803 Dominion Lane sold for $1,762,000. It has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,268 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 27, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $1.76 million

A home in Country Club is the week's top seller at $1.76 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Marcia Ente began making an elaborate fitted dress by weaving pipe cleaners together, but it proved too difficult and she had to improvise by using construction fence. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 10, 2017
Art in Motion: How iconcept outfits go from trash to trendy treasures

Three designers explain how iconcept fashion show guidelines inspire them to go outside the box.

  • Arts + Culture
A proposed 150-foot cellular tower would sit behind the Longboat Island Chapel. This photo was taken from the front yard of Ronald Platt’s home.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2010
Proposed north-end cell tower disputed

A 150-foot proposed cellular tower, which has not yet been reviewed by town staff, is already meeting resistance from neighborhood residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Design Works Design Staff |
  • March 8, 2021
Can a foolish fad cause design anxiety?

Can a foolish fad cause design anxiety?

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Ringling Bridge was first illuminated in the colors of Ukraine last week.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 9, 2022
Sarasota suspends sister city relationship with Vladimir, Russia, in support of Ukraine

Sarasota's sister city relationship with the Russian city has been suspended.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 5, 2022
Alfred B. Gates

Alfred B. Gates (Bud), 95, of Manchester, NH died December 22, 2021, at his residence with his children by his side, after a brief illness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Melanie Bevan, the chief of the Bradenton Police Department, Jennifer Gilray, the assistant director of MTC's east campus, and Jay Romine, the law enforcement program director at MTC, work to open a firing range and driving course
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 28, 2021
MTC to have new firing range and driving pad in Myakka

MTC joins with the Bradenton Police Department to build a new shooting range and driving pad in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 16, 2015
Key To The Cure 2015

Key To The Cure 2015

  • Black Tie
Tay Peterson, Trinity Pitts and Todd Bellamy II rehearse “Sweet Georgia Brown,” one of the many iconic songs featured in the WBTT Stage of Discovery production of “Broadway in Black Jr.” Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 11, 2018
WBTT sets the stage for emerging young performers with Stage of Discovery

In its third year, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s summer theater program, Stage of Discovery, amps up the intensity — while still being a blast.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2018
S.R. 70 expansion under consideration

State seeks public input for Lakewood Ranch area road improvement project.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale has a new book out, "Dick Vitale's Mount Rushmores of College Basketball."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale says, 'Just read it, baby!'

Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale releases new book that raises funds for the fight against pediatric cancer with the Jimmy V Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2012
Mowing contract fails original decision tree

Sarasota County Public Works staff said contractual landscaping would be the key to hedging against financial downturns.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2012
Mowing contract fails original decision tree

Sarasota County Public Works staff said contractual landscaping would be the key to hedging against financial downturns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kaitlyn Oclair models for an outdoor session in Boca Grande. Little Skull will shoot at whatever location its clients request. Photo by Little Skull Photography.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 20, 2016
Little Skull Photography offers a unique portrait experience

Mike and Joslyn Devaney are breaking boundaries in the Sarasota photography scene.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 7, 2020
Sarasota mayor responds to barrier-island traffic concerns

Turn lane could reopen weeks earlier, Ahearn-Koch writes in an email that also suggests a re-examination of roundabout plan at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Talia Falco won the triple jump with a jump of 36 feet, 10.5 inches.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2014
Mustang Stampede

Sisters Talia and Sophia Falco will lead the Lakewood Ranch High track team into the FHSAA Class 3A track and field championships May 3, in Jacksonville.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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