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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 10, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 10

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 10

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 22, 2015
Emeril Lagasse to film at Darwin's on 4th

Emeril Lagasse to film at Darwin's on 4th

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Swans Susie and Sully glide through the water with their three cygnets Saturday. Courtesy of Lou Newman
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 6, 2015
Oh, babies! New cygnets hatch

Swan keeper David Novak hopes the newest cygnets will show strength in their critical first days of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 14, 2015
Siesta Key Village buildings sell for $4.6 million

Real estate investor Jeff Berlin bought the Siesta Center building and adjacent properties on Ocean Boulevard for $4.6 million this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2014
Sarasota moves forward with I-75 overpass idea

Sarasota County commissioners have unofficially put a new overpass across Interstate 75 on the map.

  • East County
  • News
Capt. Nick Froelich shows off the 692-pound shark's giant set of jaws.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: March

Tony Musca, Ryan Roberts and Sam Von Duhn caught the giant shark during a Double Nickel Charters fishing trip with their families.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • December 24, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Winter staples

Let's Talk Looks: Winter staples

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bob Minton asks residents a question during a morning exercise class that he hosts four times a week as the program director at Heron East.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 29, 2014
Minton creates a sense of community at Heron East

As program director, Bob Minton leads residents in daily activities such as exercise classes and outings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 25, 2015
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  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alexis Acree, Ashlynn Rutherford, Caitlin Gish, Yamil Maldonado, Nikki Jennings and Rachel Silverman, students at the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance, in Atlanta.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 25, 2015
Sarasota Ballet's school wins numerous honors in Atlanta

The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance earned numerous awards in competition at the Youth America Grand Prix in Atlanta this past weekend, including best overall school.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 7, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Mr. Turner'

Director Mike Leigh's new film, "Mr. Turner," will take you by surprise on two distinct levels.

  • Arts + Culture
USF faculty members, students and other helpers plant broccoli, kale, eggplant and other edibles Dec. 6, along Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2014
Students hope garden plants seeds to inspire local change

USF hospitality teachers and students educate with Main Street's newest feature - an edible garden.

  • East County
  • News
The big question is who will win the race to the veto seat during each meeting. Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 1, 2013
Veto measure receives unanimous approval

In a unanimous vote Monday, city commissioners approved a new form of city governance that will be the first of its kind in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 22, 2013
Your Neighbor: Brenton Cloud

You could say the saltwater resides in Brenton Cloud's blood.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Wilson, who has served as the hospital’s CEO since 2008, resigned May 6
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
Hospital seeks new CEO

Jim Wilson no longer is serving as Lakewood Ranch Medical's CEO.

  • East County
  • News
Zak Edwards, Lauren Blackman, Taprena Michelle Augustine, Peter Gosik and Carey Anderson.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 4, 2013
Theater Review: 'The World Goes 'Round'

Florida Studio Theatre's newest production is an enjoyable and witty little musical revue featuring the songs of John Kander (music) and Fred Ebb (lyrics).

  • Arts + Culture
Sam Armington and Jeremy Herrin speed test their boats.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 13, 2013
Teens Sail Into Craftsmanship

Sarasota Youth Sailors Sam Armington and Jeremy Herrin, recently explored a new side of sailing when they built racing catamarans with their fathers' help.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Construction crews are building the chiller plant at the southwest corner of S. Tamiami Trail and the main entrance to the park.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 25, 2013
Work under way on chiller plant at Phillippi Estate

The $1.15 million chiller is designed to operate during off-peak hours, when energy costs are lower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2013
Library to check out new model

Library board members hope to gain town and county funding by possibly dropping membership fees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 24, 2013
LBK homes sell for $5.7 million, $3.5 million

Both Gulfside properties are located in the Manatee County portion of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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