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"It's hard because you have to think backward and save all the lights," Rita Rust says. "With other mediums you can just add them on at some point."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 20, 2014
'Guiding Light'

As a part of the Light Chasers plein air painters, watercolorist Rita Rust always looks for the light. She strives for simplicity in her strokes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2021
City shares design concepts for Rosemary District park

Public feedback will guide the process of finalizing a design for a long-awaited neighborhood park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association President Jennifer Ahearn-Koch is worried about the impact a new Starbucks might have on the residential streets of the neighborhood. She was happy to discover that the developer shares her concerns — and was open to w
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
North Trail Coffee Talks

Tahiti Park residents are concerned about a planned Starbucks along U.S. 41, but they believe their worries won’t go unacknowledged.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Welcome to WaterCrest, which offers upscale living without the fuss.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 15, 2019
Luxury on the Lake

Space and style come to life in a WaterCrest Condo.

  • LWR Life
Neighbors don't want a house built on this small North Shore Road lot.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2014
Neighbors lament variance

Some North Shore Road residents say a new home on a small lot will tower over them and block sunlight from their properties. Legal recourse remains an option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 18, 2020
Ronald Mark Greenbaum

Ronald Mark Greenbaum, 85, of Sarasota Florida, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed from this world peacefully on October 30, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Elise Spiller

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Elise Spiller scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Lady Mustangs to a 42-30 victory over Palmetto in their Class 6A-District 12 opener Dec. 7. The 14-year-old guard has helped lead Lakewood to a 6-2 start this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Julie and Tom Ciesielski of Summerfield have had a rough five months since Tom was diagnosed with leukemia. Julie now raises funds for leukemia research.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 20, 2015
Donations do make a difference

Husband's leukemia prompts wife to begin fundraising efforts.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Cate McLean |
  • March 15, 2013
Fiona Farrell: The face of Ireland for Geckos Grill and Pub, plus drink recipes

Fiona Farrell: The face of Ireland for Geckos Grill and Pub, plus drink recipes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.06.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 28, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
White Buffalo Saloon owner Mike Evanoff bought a 1.7 acre parcel on McIntosh Road, which could be the future home of a gun range, for $166,000 in November.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2015
White Buffalo owner mulls plans for nearby property

An upscale gun range or indoor surf park could have a future near the intersection of McIntosh Road and Ashton Road, according to owner Mike Evanoff, who is also expanding options downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ally, daughter of Gregory and Laurie Rahn, donned a Miami Dolphins jersey and carried a football for her solo. (courtesy Miami Dolphins)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2016
She's got spirit

Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2019
Groups unite for community-building in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Rotary, Alliance hold annual networking event.

  • East County
  • News
Otus
  • By Otus |
  • December 12, 2013
Ask Otus: Otus Wishes You A Very Scary Christmas

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Composed of more than 40 members, including professional and amateur musicans, The Pops Orchestra is innovating its concert format with “A Christmas Carol: The Concert.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2015
Community Carol at the Pops Orchestra

The Pops Orchestra combines music and theater for the first time.

  • Arts + Culture
The School District of Manatee Country has created a dashboard to inform the public how many COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at individual schools and support sites.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 3, 2020
School District of Manatee County creates COVID-19 dashboard

Six East County schools have reported at least one confirmed case of COVID-19 since first day of school.

  • East County
  • News
Carlye Perrigo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Carlye Perrigo

The Riverview High sophomore talks being inspired by the Olympics and her love of travel

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 614 S. Owl Drive was built in 1965. It has five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,870 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 2, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $5.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 16-25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Guest conductor Perry So.
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 6, 2015
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks II

A world premiere at the Sarasota Orchestra

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Art Center renovation: Architecture students at USF Tampa were responsible for renovating portions of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 11, 2012
Scene & Heard

Construction crews bode well for art scene; Clear your calendars for 'Cirque des Voix'; The Woman's Exchange offers grants to student artists

  • Arts + Culture
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