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Sarasota senior Vaun Brown drove in a pair of runs and scored a run to help lead the Sailors to a 10-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch in the Class 8A-District 8 championship April 21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.28.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Daniel Auteuil and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey in "The Well-Digger's Daughter." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 15, 2012
Film Review: 'The Well-Digger's Daughter'

Not a single super hero, explosion, CGI or murder inhabit this lovely piece of French filmmaking.

  • Arts + Culture
East County’s Michelle and Todd Statdfield leap out of an airplane to start a wingsuit jump.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 13, 2017
Suited to her hobby

East County woman is part of a state wingsuit formation record.

  • East County
  • News
The oddest cake request Cameron Curry has received is a dog cake. "It was weird, but I couldn't wait to do it. My dog at home knocked it off the counter, and I ended up making it three times."
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 4, 2010
Ace of Cakes

Fifteen-year-old Cameron Curry has made at least 100 cakes in two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra. Courtesy photos
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 2, 2013
Music Preview: New Year Roundup

It's almost laughable to think we can stuff all the music events for 2013 into a column. In 2012, we learned that, based on a recent national study, Sarasota was voted No. 1 in the arts in the U.S. for communities of its size.

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor George Spoll and other commissioners expressed concern with the Firefighters Pension Board's decision to pay $50,000 for a pension analysis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2010
Commission questions analysis

Town pension attorney James Linn said he believes the Firefighters Pension Board may have acted incorrectly when it approved a pension analysis last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alexandra Arrieche conducted Sarasota Orchestra in its final Great Escapes concert of the season, "Dance, Dance, Dance," May 1-4. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dances through final Great Escapes concert of the season

Alexandra Arrieche conducted this entertaining concert, which had its peaks and valleys, but still made for an enjoyable evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jordan Ehmke and Ashley Burnett checked out clay artwork.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Art Gallery Night

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School showed off their artistic talents May 3, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Gallery Night, featuring work from the Lakewood Ranch High School Fine Arts Department.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle said he was excited to reach an agreement with the city on the future of the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2016
Ringling Shopping Center owner opts for rezone

The Ringling Shopping Center will be rezoned to conform with the city’s current standards, but the owner is still working toward more concrete plans to redevelop the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maddy Boehm with the Boys & Girls Club Member Ambassadors, Amy, Sara, Naomi, Maisey and Nicole
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 9, 2018
Becoming a real life Disney princess

Miss Florida Junior High teaches youth about drugs thanks to Disney grant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“Beating the competition” is what motivates Conner Dutting-Morrell.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 2, 2013
Rowlett Elementary student races toward championships

Nine-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell has been named racing champion in the USAC Northeast Series in Jr. Animal.

  • East County
  • News
Alan Romero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2017
SMA cross-country junior no longer a 'lone wolf'

He finally has the support of a team, and he's taking charge.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The small channel under the Longboat Pass Bridge is one of the areas that may be targeted by future dredging.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2016
Town of Longboat Key to unearth options for canal dredging

The Longboat Key Town Commission will dig deep into canal issues this fall, deciding what canals should be dredged and who should pay for the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of Moore's keys to success in the kitchen includes his cooking utensils that he bought online from a local company called Cappojim's.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 26, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: James Moore

James Moore was born and raised in Sarasota and now lives on Siesta Key. Moore works as the internet marketing director at Webtivity, but in his spare time he enjoys getting creative in the kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 11, 2018
Jewelry thefts up on Longboat, police say

Thefts of opportunity are up on Longboat Key, crimes that police say are preventable with "common sense."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
EVO Athletics gymnastics coach Jason Collins works with the team during the gym's grand opening celebration Aug. 6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

EVO Athletics tumbles toward success with grand opening celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy rendering
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 23, 2011
Park to receive playground

The city revealed details of a playground that will be nearly an acre in size at the underutilized Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The document shredding will be in the Town Hall parking lot.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 14, 2015
Longboat Key Town Hall to hold document-shredding event

The Town of Longboat Key will host a free document-shredding event on Aug. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Janet Williams, Bunni Roberts, Tina Backhus, Marcy Davidson, Linda Haluska and Mary Searing are all teachers who have been at Tara Elementary School since it opened 23 years ago.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 16, 2015
Marcy Davidson retires from Tara Elementary School

Davidson's colleagues threw her a party to celebrate her 23 years at Tara.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 5, 2013
TreeUmph! Adventure Course isn’t your usual “day in the park”

TreeUmph! Adventure Course isn’t your usual “day in the park”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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