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Jim Brown, former Longboat Key mayor.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 6, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jim Brown

Think you know Jim Brown? Here are five things you may not have known about him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tanja Hoffman and her son, Robin, say they love operating their new bakery on Siesta Key.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
German family introduces authentic tastes to Key

Tanja, Maneul and Robin Hoffman moved from their home country to open A Taste of Germany on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Becker and his sister, Jen, talk with Young Eagle member Mary Lou McFate and pilot Dan Smith after their first Young Eagles flight.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2012
Taking Flight: EAA Chapter 180's celebrates 60th anniversary

In celebration of its 60th anniversary, EAA Chapter 180 offers free flights to children.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jen Rust
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 17, 2015
People with Purpose: Jen Rust

Growing up in a philanthropy-focused family, Jen Rust was bound to incorporate volunteering in her life at some point.

  • Arts + Culture
Sam Alfstad in his new gallery goes the extra mile to fit artists' work, big or small, into his gallery
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 21, 2015
Breaking the Ice

After a closing the unwieldy yet creative hub of the Ice House last year, founder and art lover Sam Alfstad is looking to change the art to consumer dynamic at the Alfstad& Contemporary Gallery in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Culture
ODA and Booker students, including Janum Trivedi, center, learned that posture often determined how diplomatic counterparts perceive one another.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Global Networking

Carl Hobert, a Boston University professor, led a workshop at Out-of-Door Academy called 'Rwanda: One Village, Six People.' The day was meant to boost the global citizenship of students.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Haley Martin hopes to play collegiate soccer next year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 18, 2012
Lakewood Ranch senior Haley Martin instrumental for Lady Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch senior Haley Martin has been instrumental in helping lead the Lady Mustangs to 14-4-2 record and a No. 2 seed in the Class 4A-District 11 tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray is the director of a department that’s in the middle of a staffing crisis. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2015
PZ&B scrambles to keep up with permits

With the Longboat Key's building department hitting record-breaking permits numbers this year, the town is searching to find extra staff to keep up with a contractor demand for permits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2012
Record label eyes Siesta for festival

A record-label marketer is scouting Siesta Key for a music festival but is learning the feat will be no small task.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2014
Noise changes stir up feedback

Commissioners will soon hear a proposal to revise the city's noise ordinance. The changes are already drawing residents' ire.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 20, 2009
Ed's Tavern organizes Memorial Day parade

Owner John Breiner will repeat history when he holds the Salute to Heroes Parade May 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 8, 2012
Chef Steve Phelps’ path from culinary curiosity to collaboration

Chef Steve Phelps’ path from culinary curiosity to collaboration

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 29, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Booksellers closes doors

Heidi Allwood said the store wasn't getting enough business. However, Little Bookworms, its sister store, remains open and is doing well. Katy Rose Oilery will open in the space this year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Investigation finds no county bid rigging

An audit by the Sarasota County Clerk of Courts Office found that a county employee did not improperly influence spring-training contract bids. when he made personal contact with two companies seeking those contracts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Opera will present Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" March 8-28 during its 2025 Winter Opera Festival.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 14, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: A Charming but Inconsistent 'Marriage of Figaro' at Sarasota Opera

Read June LeBell's review of 'Marriage of Figaro,' now playing at Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Director Carol Whitfield plays piano and instructs the Key of Sea Chorus during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 15, 2014
Key of Sea Chorus makes a pitch to music-lovers

Warm up those vocal chords and get ready to harmonize because the Key of Sea Chorus is looking for new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 13, 2011
FDOT site sought for county park project

County officials will hold a meeting with neighboring residents before pursuing FDOT approval about offloading material from a spoil area restoration project on a Siesta Bridge right of way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 9, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Tim's Classic Meatlover's Chili

Braden Woods resident Tim Hyden perfected this meat-lovers chili recipe while working as a firefighter for West Manatee Fire Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
Meet this week's Athlete, Cherlinda Polynice
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Cherlinda Polynice

Although athletes may dabble in a few different sports, most seem to gravitate toward one. But Cherlinda Polynice isn’t your typical athlete. VIDEO INCLUDED.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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