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Sheila Kerr plays during a jitney, game days open to the public.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 30, 2014
Sarasota secures international lawn bowling event

The Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club hopes to attract 400 athletes as host of the U.S. Open in 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sunset Automotive Group aims to build a 27,000-square-foot body shop to service the adjacent businesses, a 9,000-square foot auction facility and about 620 parking spaces on Sawyer Loop Road.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 21, 2015
Sunset Automotive buys former Sarasota Springfest grounds

Sunset Automotive Group bought a 10-acre tract south of Clark Road from a firm controlled by Hugh Culverhouse for $2.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2016
It's all about the weather

Fun rains down at Freedom musical

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The ODA boys tennis team won the first team title in school history. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2018
ODA boys tennis team makes history at state championships

The Thunder won the first team state title in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Architectural Foundation held a protest rally this afternoon from noon to 1 p.m. to raise awareness for the Paul Rudolph Canopies
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 26, 2015
A Canopy Too Far: An Architectural Impasse

Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota Museum of Art, Sarasota Architectural Foundation, Paul Rudolph, canopies.

  • Arts + Culture
Jacqueline Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ann Morrison says she lied about her age when she auditioned for "Merrily We Roll Along"  in 1981 because she'd heard he didn't like working with "kids." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2020
Choral Artists of Sarasota salutes Stephen Sondheim on his 90th

Ann Morrison shares her insights, memories working with legendary composer

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota City Commission will also discuss a potential referendum to increase their salaries tonight at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2011
Commission will approve budget tonight

Sarasota city commissioners must approve on second reading tonight a budget that proposes a 5.3% millage rate increase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Creg Sclavi (Ted) and Marc Bitler (Kevin) star in Dog Days Theater’s “Harbor.” Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 13, 2019
Dog Days Theatre’s 'Harbor' puts the 'fun' in dysfunctional family

A dream team of actors take on this sitcom-style play that quickly changes tones when one character reveals a secret.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
Gill forms new Sarasota congregation

The former Longboat Island Chapel minister has formed the New Village Chapel in Sarasota with congregants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Interim Transportation Director Jonathan Paul says local officials from both Sarasota and Manatee counties are working to resolve traffic issues surrounding the Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Traffic at the mall at UTC

Local officials are working with the FDOT to improve the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75. Officials also hope to expand transit in the University Parkway corridor to alleviate traffic congestion associated with the mall.

  • East County
  • News
yMusic is a chamber group of young performers from New York. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Edward Alley |
  • June 26, 2017
Festival wraps with a delightful mix

Third portion of Sarasota Music Festival offers greatest contrast.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Three area players and a coach were given awards by the coaches'   association.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 24, 2017
Booker, SMA, Sarasota pick up FACA girls basketball honors

Three area players and a coach were given awards by the coaches' association.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Healthy ingredients, such as beets, zucchini, tomatoes and Himalayan pink sea salt, are the cornerstone of some area chefs' creations.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 2, 2013
Feeding your New Year's resolution

As we say hello to 2013, many of us are also welcoming New Year's resolutions of health and happiness.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2017
2017: Best of Black Tie

Let's take a look back at our favorite moments from the 2017 event season.

  • Black Tie
The Rev. Donald H. Ashmall and the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 17, 2013
LBIC installs the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll

More than 200 parishioners welcomed the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll as the sixth senior pastor at Longboat Island Chapel Sunday, April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kaden Daft, 10, last week started helping physical education teacher Melissa Dowling set up for her classes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2015
Bashaw Elementary practices community service

The school urges fifth-grade students to become role models.

  • East County
  • News
Atwell was the top vote-getter with 4,575 votes, or 38.48% of votes. Chapman garnered 3,880 votes, or 32.64%
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 14, 2013
Atwell, Chapman win runoff election

All three City Commission candidates spent the day greeting voters at polling locations in what was expected to be a close election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grant Hill.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week:Grant Hill

The Braden River junior talks scoring goals and watching soccer videos for research.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
Veterans Memorial Park at San Marco Plaza gets new leadership

More than a year after a five-member team broke ground on a Veterans Memorial Park at San Marco Plaza, a new team of organizers has stepped up to carry the project forward.

  • East County
  • News
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