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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
Manatee East dominates district All-Star tourney

Manatee East Little League captured District 26 titles in the 9-10, 10-11 and 11-12 age divisions.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota football final 10.14.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 10.14.16

All four teams in the Sarasota area have things to cheer about.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gerri Aaron
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 2, 2014
Social Studies: Gerri Aaron

Black Tie chatted with local philanthropist Gerri Aaron to find out more about her origins of philanthropy, her passions and her continued commitment to philanthropy in her hometown of Philadelphia.

  • Arts + Culture
Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson took time to educate local firefighters, including East Manatee Fire Rescue Training Officer Tim Hyden, about safety features on racing vehicles while he was at the Bradenton Motorsports Park for winter testing last week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2011
PEDAL TO THE METAL

Drivers also lent their expertise to assist in the training of local firefighters.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Key residents wait to see what type of impact Hurricane Irma is going to have on the island they call home.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Update: Siesta Key under mandatory evacuation orders

County officials expect storm surge from Hurricane Irma may lead to evacuations from the Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A common grackle prepares to feed.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 29, 2015
Save Our Seabirds migrates to baby bird season

Think twice before attempting to rescue a baby bird that appears to be injured.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Helen Sosso

Earlier this month, Prudential Palms Realty President and CEO Helen Sosso acquired Lakewood Ranch Realty, fulfilling a desire to establish a presence in the master-planned community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Follow the money

A group of Collier County government appointees asked The Jackson Laboratory tough questions. In the end, Collier decided it was too risky.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rob Glauz and Jessie Taylor in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Nora." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 17, 2016
Theater review: 'Nora'

This dreamy production strips convention and boils storytelling down to its essence.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Steve Branham said Susan Phillips and Phyllis Black will be back as pancake creators this year.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 27, 2019
Kiwanis Club cooking up annual pancake breakfast

This year’s breakfast is from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 and will benefit the club's scholarship fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cedars Café & Tiki Bar. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 16, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Erika Mudafort now at Salon at St. Armands; Terry's Framing remains open at the Centre Shops; Cedars unveils its new menu

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Silvia Engel, wearing one of her customized necklaces, lets light shine through the windows of her home studio and listens to upbeat music when she crafts jewelry made with ashes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
Reflective Creations: Silvia Engel

From a studio in her Lakewood Ranch Home, Silvia Engel makes glass art using ashes for people who want to memorialize lost loved ones.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • December 5, 2013
Common Nonsense: Thanks for giving; now give me more

Common Nonsense: Thanks for giving; now give me more

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Students, faculty and administrators surprised Nolan Middle School teacher Carrie Rainwater with the news she had been named a district finalist for the Outstanding EdVantage Educator of the Year award.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 19, 2012
District honors its best

Nolan Middle School science teacher Carrie Rainwater is one of four finalists in the district for the Outstanding EdVantage Educator of the Year award.

  • East County
  • News
Siblings Sophia and Luciano Iannotti share the board for a wave.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 26, 2015
Surfers hit the beach to Hang Ten for Autism

Compound Boardshop hosts 6th annual Hang Ten for Autism for local families on Sept. 26 at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
BLBLFeat
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 4, 2015
Listen Up: Your guide to the bands at Harvey Milk Festival 2015

Listen Up: Your guide to the bands at Harvey Milk Festival 2015

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 17, 2019
Longboat town debt to top $100 million

That’s a shocking amount for a little town of 7,000 population and an annual budget of $16 million. But when you add in all the ongoing projects, that number is real. Let’s hope there is no recession.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"Murder for Two" runs through July 29 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 2, 2018
'Murder for Two' creates campy killer comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

The Florida Studio Theatre production 'Murder for Two' is an entertaining musical spoof of the murder-mystery form.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Wilson
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 18, 2014
Business Briefs

Euphemia Haye creates Haye Loft menu fit for a queen; Key Club Moorings receives Clean Marina designation; Past Advanced Diver magazine editor joins Cannons Marina; St. Armands wins TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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