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Victoria Hulland and Ricardo Rhodes in Balanchine's "Jewels." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 7, 2016
Sarasota Ballet premieres Balanchine's 'Jewels'

With its premiere of George Balanchine’s ‘Jewels,’ the Sarasota Ballet becomes one of the few companies granted permission to perform the three-piece ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Keyboards & More

Keyboards & More opened a second location in Ranch Lake Plaza April 5.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Summerfield's Jonathan Leatt, an 11-year-old McNeal student, soars above the ground as he wins the overall 5K race in 18:28.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 4, 2018
Take Stock awareness rises in Lakewood Ranch

Benefit runs help students reach the academic finish line.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 4, 2018
Garden Club blossoms at Home Tour

Five homes throughout Longboat Key were on display for the 42nd Annual Home Tour March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town purchased the former Amore restaurant property in early 2017 for $2.2 million to add to the acreage for the proposed Town Center venue.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 25, 2019
Ringling president casts doubt on Longboat Arts Center fundraising

There is no donor excitement for theater

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 15th-annual Men's and the first-ever Women's Nike International Friendlies and Development Academy Winter Showcase event returns to Premier Sports Campus tonight. Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
Nike International Friendlies return to Premier Sports Campus

The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team has its first match tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
John Kisgen
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 30, 2015
Publix welcomes new manager

John Kisgen is the new manager at Longboat Key's Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Bay Conservancy will be responsible for implementing the city's adopted vision for 53 acres of public land. Without accounting for a planned new performing arts center, the project is expected to cost up to $150 million.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2018
Bayfront group announces transitional leaders

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization is transitioning to The Bay Conservancy, a group that will oversee the redevelopment of 53 acres of public land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
School Resource Officer Dep. Carl McClellan chats with eighth-graders at Braden River Middle School during their lunch break.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2018
Time to pay security tab in Manatee County schools

School District, county search for funds for school resource officer program.

  • East County
  • News
Willowbrook developer files suit against subcontractors
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 29, 2013
April 29: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Willowbrook developer KB Homes files suit against subcontractors; Cortez Bridge meeting takes place tomorrow; Registration open for Sister Keys Cleanup; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet company at the end of Thursday's rehearsal at the New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival. Courtesy photos.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 22, 2014
Turning Pointe

After seven years of rapid ascension, the Sarasota Ballet performs in the New York City Center's prestigious Fall for Dance Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 9, 2014
Camera data help snag suspected bicycle thief

Longboat Key police say they have arrested a man who confessed to breaking into condo storage areas and stealing bicycles throughout the Key and Holmes Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Staff outlined the proposed 2016-17 budget at a series of City Commission workshops this week.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2016
City budget prioritizes police, planning and parks

With property values continuing to rise, city officials are dealing with a new problem this budget season: figuring out the best way to grow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
D'Angelo Antonino
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: D'Angelo Antonino

D'Angelo Antonino, a Braden River junior boys basketball forward, talks the challenges of moving and his best skill

  • East County
  • Sports
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic brings 30,000 to 50,000 visitors to Siesta Key each year.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BETS: Chalk Festival and Crystal Classic

Two of Sarasota's most loved outdoor art events return.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • April 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sahara

The owners of Binjara Traders and Ivory Coast are opening a third store in St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2014
Center of attention: Mall at UTC

Mall at University Town Center officials are using the buzz the mall has generated in print and online stories to launch a large-scale media campaign before the mall opens its doors Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Susie and her cygnets swim around the Harbourside Golf Course. Photo courtesy of Lou Newman
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 10, 2017
Longboat Key swans hatch hope

Cygnets arrival is bittersweet for David Novak.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key is considering the possibility of relocating a historic cottage.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Key Historical Society hopes for a new home

The organization's museum closed in 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Crews mow on Buffalo Canal north of Moran Road in September 2013. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2019
Manatee County considers stormwater fee

Dedicated stormwater fee could handle escalating routine maintenance.

  • East County
  • News
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