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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2015
Orioles team up with Selby

Orioles will sport green baseball caps for Go Green day in a partnership with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On March 3, members and officials of the YMCA celebrated the opening of the facility’s new $2.1 million, 13,000-square-foot addition, which has been under construction since September.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2012
Year in review: March 2012, 'Ranch YMCA unveils expansion'

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA opened its new fitness center to the public March 3.

  • East County
  • News
City employees Daniel Ohrenstein, Alex DavisShaw, Ryan Chapdelain and Karin Murphy led the panel discussion on traffic Monday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 11, 2015
Downtown condo residents talk traffic troubles

As the city continues a comprehensive examination of its transportation network, downtown residents questioned officials about traffic at an event Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of the Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key Facebook page
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 13, 2017
Gilligan's organizes benefit Hurricane Irma relief

Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key will host its Irma Sucks Alot A Palooza fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 17.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Mill Creek’s Denny Wetter holds two of his prized creations, a segmented bowl and a kaleidoscope.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 7, 2017
Mill Creek resident masters the craft of wood turning

He's a cut above.

  • East County
  • News
Cy Bispham with his wife of 65 years, Doris. Photos courtesy of the Argus Foundation.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 3, 2013
Developer and dairyman leaves lasting impact

Family and friends remember Cy Bispham's work ethic, humor and zest for life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Electric vehicle owner Jim Johnson with his Cadillac ELR at the 2014 Electrify the Island.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 9.10.15

Sarasota events for the week of September 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
State Sen. Greg Steube has filed legislation revoking municipalities' right to regulate short-term rental on private property.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 17, 2018
Longboat residents oppose Florida Senate short-term rental bill

A bill filed in the state legislature by Sarasota County Senator Greg Steube ignites fears over unwanted short-term visitors in residential Longboat neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy today's Daily Headlines with Emily Walsh
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 7, 2013
Feb. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Standing their ground; North Trail development hits roadblock; First impressions: Jeff Mayers

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Naughty Monk founders Diana and Joe Eibler, Judy and Eric Keller and Tony Martin tip their glasses to celebrate the official launch of their brand. Naughty Monk hosted an official ribbon cutting June 22.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
'Naughty' pleasure now in distribution

Naughty Monk Brewery begins distribution of its craft beers in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Bridget Ziegler
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 30, 2017
The board ceiling is broken

Tension has permeated the Sarasota School Board for three years. But with a new chair (a disrupter) and vice chair (the establishment), this is welcomed progress.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Montana and Irwin Taplinger
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 27, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 04.28.16

Birthday parties, baby sprinkles and more...

  • Black Tie
File photo by Rebecca Baxter
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
The aftereffect of No. 1

For more than two decades, Dr. Stephen Leatherman has ranked America's top beaches. After the initial tourism boost, how do these top destination spots fare?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Andrew Dailey won the People’s Choice Award last year with his sculpture "Pirecan." File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Amateur sculptors carve their niches

The Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returns for its 41st year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arjun Byju on the set of "Jeopardy!" with his younger brother, Aravind.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2012
Pine View student to appear on "Jeopardy! Teen Tournament"

Arjun Byju was selected out of a pool of 15,000 applicants to compete on the show.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amy Huebner has volunteered at Bayside Community Church for about five years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 1, 2015
Conversation With: Amy Huebner

Learn more about Amy Huebner in this week's Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Little Greek crew — Joe Marquez, regional manager, Michael Tudor, Tampa manager, Percy Rosemurgy, co-owner, and Ben Hedgecock, LWR general manager — stand in front of the soon-to-be Little Greek.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 15, 2016
Little Greek promises big flavor

The new mediterranean grill to open soon in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Terri Weagant. Photo by Brendan Ragan
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2017
Going Solo: Urbanite Theatre presents 'Bo-Nita,' a one-woman show

85 minutes. Seven characters. No intermission. One actor. ‘Bo-Nita’ shows the value of a child’s worldview.

  • Arts + Culture
Al Bavry, president and CEO of Kimal Lumber, looks for ways to innovate to keep revenues growing.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2013
Innovation spurs on Kimal Lumber

Lumberyard entrepreneur Al Bavry has a gutsy plan for growth: He wants to bring drive-thru convenience to his industry. In the process he will wage battle with bigger competitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2010
Lakewood Ranch CDDs adopt budgets

Four Lakewood Ranch community development district boards today adopted their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
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