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The sun sets over the Gulf.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 30, 2020
Finding solitude on Longboat Key

Staying home is best, but you can get away from it all relatively quickly.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2015
Aging in Paradise to put on the glitz at fundraiser

The Aging in Paradise Resource Center will swing back in time for its 1920s-themed 'Puttin' on the Glitz' event Jan. 25, at Sarasota Bay Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All the race participants rode around the course with American flags during the playing of the National Anthem, Saturday, July 7, at Sarasota BMX during Olympic Day.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota BMX Olympic Day

More than 80 participants ranging in age from 2 to 60 participated in Olympic Day, Saturday, July 7, at Sarasota BMX.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jacqueline Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
TJ Goelz and the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs have seen plenty of players recruited to NCAA Division 1 schools.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2018
New rules prevent softball players from being recruited until their junior year

Area coaches have mixed feelings on the changes.

  • East County
  • Sports
A unit in Seaplace sold for $1.33 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 3, 2010
Key Real Estate: Seaplace unit sells for $1.33 million

The sale was the largest of the six transactions recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys during the week of Oct. 18 through Oct. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Peter Dugan and John Brancy are the artistic duo behind “Armistice.” Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • November 12, 2018
Sarasota Youth Opera and Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota guests excel

'The Little Sweep' and 'Armistice: The Journey Home' treated Sarasota audiences the same weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Caitlin Pfeifle receives a tiara to wear for the evening.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom

The 400 attendees of the Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom sparkled with formal gowns, suits and constant smiles April 25, at Woodland, The Community Church. The free event, themed 'under the sea,' welcomed special-needs individuals ages 16 and older, for a night of music, dancing, food and socializing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Bay Club residents do chi tao with instructor Michael Stults, left, Friday, Feb. 18, at Sarasota Bay Club. Stults has been a chi tao instructor for 28 years and has been teaching this class at Sarasota Bay Club for 10 years.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 24, 2011
Aging Initiative

Sarasota County is transforming its demographic strength into an economic asset.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 1, 2018
Temple Emanu–El welcomes everyone for Passover Seder

Jewish community members gather together to observe Passover at Temple Emanu–El.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
AltMed MUV Director of Corporate Affairs Todd Beckwith discusses the new store in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2020
New joint in Bradenton signifies how our society adapts to change

AltMed MUV comes to Bradenton to fill a market need for medical cannabis.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Kendall Peacock’s favorite pastry she made was butterscotch fudge
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mattison's Forty-One cooking camp

Mattison's Forty-One has hosted a cooking camp for campers ages 11 through 14 for the past four years. It's so popular the four week-long camps limited to 15 campers gets full the first day of signups - there's always a waiting list.

  • Arts + Culture
Tomás Herrera-Mishler is the new CEO/president of SANCA.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 5, 2020
SANCA's new CEO/president arrives at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

SANCA's new CEO/president arrives at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
HC-POS
  • By Pam Mones |
  • January 24, 2014
Film Festival fires up with Moonlight Movies

Film Festival fires up with Moonlight Movies

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Patti Waller |
  • March 11, 2014
Fitness that fits: Stretch it out

Fitness that fits: Stretch it out

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Shirley Matchett and Debby Frederick wear homemade Christmas hats.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sandy Claws Beach Run

With bells on their shoes, runners ran down Siesta Beach for the Sandy Claws Beach Run Saturday, Dec. 14. Participants included beginners and experienced runners of all ages. After the one mile and 5K races, everyone enjoyed the sunny morning at the award ceremony with healthy snacks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 1, 2018
Beauty, Brains and Business empowers female leaders of tomorrow

Truly Valued launched its free workshop series for high school girls to gain confidence and career knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer “Lacy” Mitchell sends her daughter Callie to daycare at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota while she works at the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Brynn Mechem and Harry Sayer I Staff writer and Black Tie Editor |
  • April 16, 2020
Sarasota businesses band together to help first responders

Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Starfish Academy offer free childcare and hotel stays for those on the front lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2013
Registration underway for Amateur Championships

The Manatee County Amateur Golf Championships will be held Sept. 20-22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brooke Martin, a Girl Scout and senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, has earned her Gold Award, which is the highest achievement for a Girl Scout.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout's passion leads to gold

Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout's passion project leads to award

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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