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Peggy Lammers estimates she has made 50 caricatures.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2019
Longboat Key residents creates own cast of characters

Peggy Lammers is finishing up a book and continues to make caricatures she calls foundlings out of antiques.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarah Ledtke McCann, Ann Flanigan, Chelsea Turbin and Meredith Jones perform "The Marvelous Wonderettes." Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 7, 2019
'The Marvelous Wonderettes' fills the jukebox with sweet love songs of yesterday

Florida Studio Theatre celebrates the girl group hits of the ’50s and ’60s in this production of non-stop fun.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A beachfront unit at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is in bad shape.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 23, 2018
Beachfront units can be fixed, owner says

Blake Fleetwood, a beachfront unit owner at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, said that a property appraiser valued his property at a price that gives the investor authority to fix his property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rotary Club of Longboat Key collected wrapped gifts for the Knights of Columbus.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 19, 2018
The Nice List: Longboaters spread good cheer and deeds

There's no need for Santa to check his list twice. These Longboaters are going straight to the top of the nice list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christine Mayer co-founded Cinderella's Closet when she was still a teacher for Sarasota County.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 23, 2019
Nice at any price: Sarasota shop owners share their prom secrets

Prom attire can be expensive, but volunteers and shopkeepers do what they can to make their clients smile.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Korean War Veterans march down Main Street during the 2017 Memorial Day Parade.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 17, 2019
What to do in Sarasota on Memorial Day Weekend

Here are a few events to attend Memorial Day weekend to honor those who died in military service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
American Institute of Stress Executive Director Heidi Hanna, Building a Brain Healthy Community Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody and Harvard Medical School psychology professor Erin Dunn are eager to get started.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2019
SMR commits $600,000 toward brain study in Lakewood Ranch

Building a Brain Healthy Community Initiative set to begin through collaboration of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Academy for Brain Health and Performance and Massachusetts General Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Skalitzky worked in Sarasota for 52 years.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 14, 2019
Bob Skalitzky, who helped develop Sarasota and Lido Key, 'had a huge presence everywhere'

Developer dies at age 95.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
UnidosNow Executive Director Luz Corcuera speaks to donors, staff and program participants at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County on Dec. 6.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 6, 2017
Community Foundation highlights UnidosNow program

The organizations offered donors and staff a look at its dual generational approach to student success.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Akarra IV in The Vineyards at The Lake Club will be a featured home during Parade of Homes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 23, 2018
Cannon Homes featured during Parade of Homes in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

John Cannon Homes incorporates customers' comments into the design.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Seniors Caleb Ward and Matthew McDonnell captain the Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse is ready to take 'the leap'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 26, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Longboat Key: Your Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 3, 2016
Review: 'The Cardshark'

Jason Michaels shows he's got nothing up his sleeve at this sleight-of-hand performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Adrian Lotherington and Natalie Franchini pack emergency boxes at All Faiths Food Bank.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 14, 2017
All Faiths provides emergency services

The sun may be shining, but All Faith’s Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank says the need is still great.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 6, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.09.17

From baptisms to ribbon cuttings, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Olivia Osol and Andrew Hardaway perform in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of  "Oedipus." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2017
Asolo Conservatory's 'Oedipus' defies logic but captivates

Student talents bring Sophocles’ “Oedipus” to life in compelling production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Brendan Rempert
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 26, 2017
Side of Ranch

Fulbright scholar takes big heart to India.

  • East County
  • News
Benderson Park will continue to host national and international events in rowing. In June, it hosted the the USRowing Youth National Championships. The Sarasota Crew Men’s Lightweight Youth 8+ attempt to hold off Orlando Area Rowing Society.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 4, 2016
SANCA has sky high goals for Nathan Benderson Park

Finish tower should be complete in 2016, boat house may be next

  • East County
  • News
Mill Creek residents Janet and Leigh Hollins awoke to the sound of rain on the roof of their rental fishing cabin at Jiggs Landing Preserve.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2016
Vendor casts future for historic Jiggs site

Five years after Manatee County opened Jiggs Landing Preserve, its facilities are being used.

  • East County
  • News
Pebbles Barton practices her routine of showing the judges Smokey'  s anatomy, including ears, eyes, teeth, toenails and fur. If Smokey flips out of position, Pebbles must keep relaxed and reposition him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2017
Every bunny loves this competition

Manatee County fair celebrates with 'Fair Fun 101' theme.

  • East County
  • News
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