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The Osprey Library opened Nov. 10, in the former visitor’s center at Historic Spanish Point. Courtesy photo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 1, 2011
Osprey Library opens at Spanish Point

The Osprey Library at Historic Spanish Point will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sanborn Studios will begin shooting its first production, "Miami 24/7," in Lakewood Ranch this November.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 20, 2010
Sanborn premieres Lakewood studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 3, 2017
Theater review: 'Older than Dirt'

'Older than Dirt' explores the lighter side of the aging process at FST.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 27, 2016
A part-time resident’s guide to the Floridays referendum

Longboat Key residents must request an absentee ballot for their off-island address if they will not be living on the Key during the Aug. 30 referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sandy Tessler, Karen Andrews, Heather Kabobel, Teresa Larson, Kathy Nichol, Marianne Eriksson and Meg Krakowiak gathered to celebrate Dora in April.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 3, 2018
Neighbors, merchants bid farewell to Palm Avenue dog

An April party celebrated the life of Dora, whose cheery disposition has endeared her to many.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The State Street parking garage will sit near Lemon Avenue, on land currently occupied by a city lot, but it's still unknown what the structure will ultimately look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 13, 2013
City Commission to revisit State Street garage design

After abandoning submitted proposals for commercial space at the State Street garage last month, commissioners will restart the planning process Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 22, 2018
Demonstrators rally for gun control

More than 200 people lined Bayfront Drive to demand action for more significant gun control in the wake of the Parkland shootings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Freedom Elementary's Jordan Michaelin tosses her friend Eleanor Ietermend in the pool at John H. Marble Park with a splash. They have fun cooling off.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Manatee County's capital plan includes Marble Park upgrades

County attempts 'balancing act' in parks system to keep up with growth.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 26, 2013
GoTonight.com a win-win-win for music lovers, venues and local bands

GoTonight.com a win-win-win for music lovers, venues and local bands

  • Arts + Culture
Olga Coronas will perform aerial silks and lyra routines while suspended high above the orchestra while they play. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 2, 2018
'Classical Music Celebration' concert puts music in motion

This limited-engagement performance combines acclaimed international musicians and an aerialist for a diverse night of entertainment.

  • Arts + Culture
Lexy Friedman tells Santa what she wants for Christmas following the 2014 Light Up the Village parade in Siesta Key.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.26.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Nov. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Myakka City’s Morgan Smith has nine goats on her property, including two of her favorites, Jay and Annie.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 3, 2017
Milking a hobby on the ranch

Myakka City resident hopes to clean up with goat soap.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • January 13, 2011
My View

Politically incorrect suggestions

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cheryl Track, 49, with her friend Anne Swartz, 51, smile as they take their last steps before finishing the Heart Walk.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 10, 2016
Walkers raise more than $200,000 for American Heart Association.

Participants on track for a cure at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan spent some time this week exploring plans for a new crosswalk at the north end of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 13, 2016
Commission to host workshop on transportation issues

While some town commissioners have warmed to the idea of another crosswalk, communication issues remain between Longboat Key and the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 21, 2018
How do we keep our kids safe?

Treating our schools like minimum security prisons is not the answer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 14, 2013
How to make mimosa jelly

How to make mimosa jelly

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Manatee County School District officials hope to make 11601 Erie Road in Parrish the new site of the district's next high school.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 13, 2016
Have plans for new East County high school perished?

Manatee County School District eyes Parrish for new high school.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch coach Tony Cummins congratulates his team following a scoreless inning. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
Postseason Promise

The Mustangs captured their fifth-consecutive district championship with a victory against Braden River. The teams may face off again in regional play.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 29, 2009
TOP STORY, June: Roundabouts increase time

The city's consultant found that trips between downtown and the barrier islands would take up to a minute longer with roundabouts in place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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