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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jean and Ron Schwied

Jean and Ron Schwied are getting ready to set sail on a 10 month boating adventure. Read more about the couple in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 28, 2009
Art community rallies behind Southern Atelier

An Oct. 5 structure fire caused severe damage to the art studio. Now, studios such as the River Studio in the East County are helping to keep workshops going.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Costello
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 18, 2016
Art as Philosophy

Kevin Costello's new installation, "Sojourn into the Anthropocene," explores global warming.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 13, 2017
Four Riverview students strike a chord in barbershop quartet

The quartet brings a fresh face to the Sarasota's barbershop community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ricardo Rhodes danced the role of Apollo in George Balanchine's "Apollo." Courtesy Photo
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 1, 2015
Dance Review: Sarasota Ballet tributes Rudolf Nureyev

The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Apollo," Sir Frederick Ashton's "Jazz Calendar" and Rudolf Nureyev's "Raymonda Act III."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2014
Linde analyzes pension data

The town's pension debt of more than $27 million is more than twice its annual revenue. Future budget line items will pay the debt down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA's Amad Brayboy was one of three players to score in double figures during the Thunder's 67-57 loss to Venice Dec. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 24, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 12.24.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 12.24.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 29, 2013
Sheriff unveils new fingerprint technology

The Sarasota Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that it was the first in the nation to use the world's most advanced fingerprint identification technology.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fitness leader Sherry Fidellr will be leaving the Recreation Center at the end of the season after 20 years.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 8, 2014
New year brings fitness options for Longboaters

This column heads into its 17th year with its most news ever about fitness classes. There is an exciting array of new formats, teachers and time periods at both the Longboat Key Education Center and Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2009
Lady Pirates blank Bruins

The Braden River High girls soccer team defeated Bayshore 2-0 in district action Nov. 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paul Thorpe and Tre Michel are spearheading an advertising effort to highlight some of the distinctive characteristics of the downtown area. Banners will adorn downtown light poles as part of the campaign. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • September 25, 2014
Downtown groups unite to promote the district

Before the Mall at University Town Center opens, downtown leaders are launching a campaign to keep shoppers in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2013
Lakewood Ranch named top retirement community

Lakewood Ranch will be one of 50 communities recognized as a great place to retire by Where to Retire magazine later this month.

  • East County
  • News
Ben Vereen lives to perform
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 10, 2015
Ben Vereen: It's All About the Work

The award-winning film actor and stage performer discusses work and his new film "Time Out of Mind" opening the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2009
White seagrass found on Longboat

White strands of seagrass, called manatee grass, washed ashore Wednesday, June 10, near Seaplace condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Department reports through Sept. 27, 2016.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 27, 2016
Cops Corner: 9.27.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports through Sept. 27, 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Clarinetist Paul Green

The concert will take place Sunday at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber, right, plans to present the insight the group gathers to the City Commission early next year.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2014
Bayfront group plans public forums

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, the group developing a vision and master plan for a swath of bayfront land near the Van Wezel, is continuing to seek broad community participation in its efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • June 13, 2012
Bridge Bites: Introducing Dr. Goodlead

This week we feature a terrific opening lead, found in real life by John Brady, of Jacksonville (known to some as Dr. Goodlead).

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 6, 2010
Lady Pirates host volleyball clinic

The Braden River High varsity volleyball team and the Sarasota Volleyball Academy will be hosting a free volleyball skills clinic for all girls ages 8-14.

  • East County
  • Sports
The New Pass Bridge tender was never notified by a 911 operator that an ambulance was approaching and needed to get off the island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Emergency-response issue arises

The New Pass Bridge log shows that the bridge tender was not notified in 17 different instances this year when an ambulance was headed toward the bridge to reach Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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