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Toni McCarty and Larry Kinsey
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 31, 2019
All Faiths appreciates its volunteers

All Faiths Food Bank hosts their annual volunteer appreciation awards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 15, 2016
Temple Sinai hosts Hanukkah happening

The event featured latkes, crafts and a festive book reading.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 4, 2018
Local bassist receives $12,000 over four-year period from The Exchange

From Sarasota to The Juilliard School, Reed Tucker is using his scholarships for his music career.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering of Cresswind's clubhouse. The new community opened in 2019 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 1 again in new home sales

Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 1 again in new home sales.

  • East County
  • News
Tania Vergara Pérez — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 23, 2019
Sarasota Cuban Ballet School instructor passes on pointe of pride

Tania Vergara Pérez has been a ballet dancer her whole life. Now she teaches the next generation.

  • Arts + Culture
Devin Beede, 17, led a project to build and install seating at Fruitville Road Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2017
Boy Scout improves neighborhood park

Residents wanted to make some changes to Fruitville Road Park. Devin Beede, working to become an Eagle Scout, decided to help.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After 18 years behind the plate, Guy Vilt left today for his next umpiring job — the Little League Baseball Southeastern Region Tournament.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2011
Glenbrook resident will umpire for a Southeastern regional tournament

District 26 Little League umpire Guy Vilt was selected to umpire the Little League Baseball Southeastern Region Tournament Aug. 5-12, in Warner Robbins, Ga.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch resident and Sirius Day Spa franchise co-owner Karen Medford said she loves the concierge concept of the spa and helping people feel good.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area spa offers sensational services

Sirius Day Spa franchisee works 'to create a brand."

  • East County
  • Business
Participants get sprayed with colored chalk throughout the run. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2017
Run organizers send good 'vibes' to Lakewood Ranch

The Color Vibe event is different from The Color 5K, which was a no-show at Premier Sports Campus in November 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Frances Worman weaves reeds in a design for a basket for her daughter.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Weaving friendship: basket weaving for visually impaired adults

The basket-weaving class for visually impaired at ACE at Suncoast Technical College is in danger of being discontinued.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River running back Raymond Thomas rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown in his return to the gridiron Aug. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River running back snaps back to form in opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael and Ruth Harshman recently founded Lakewood Ranch-based Fair Divorce. The firm offers mediation for couples, and if necessary, will navigate the document preparation process required for a non-contested divorce. Photo by Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 13, 2013
Fresh Start: Ruth and Michael Harshman

Mediation services are a fast-growing segment of the legal industry. An entrepreneurial husband-wife team seeks to capitalize on the trend with a focus on divorces.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 4, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, May 4

Week's best bets: Monday, May 4

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 27, 2021
Skate community cheers on Jake Ilardi at Tokyo Olympics

Local skateboarders and supporters attended an Olympics watch party on July 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fernando and Betsy Traba share a love of Indian food. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • July 3, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Fernando and Betsy Traba

"You won't starve if you're stuck with me making dinner," says Betsy Traba, "but I don't really enjoy cooking."

  • Arts + Culture
Steve Molinaro, of SJM Enterprises, works to put up and plug in colorful holiday lights on all the lamp posts, Saturday, Nov. 19, in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lighting up the town

Siesta Key will soon be all lit for the holiday season, but someone's got to get those lights in place first.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 24, 2010
Teenager's aim triggers state accolades

Panther Ridge resident Laura Headlee, 15 has won the Florida State Shooting Championship five times for cowboy action shooting.

  • East County
  • Sports
Competitors admire a catch at the Sarasota Tarpon Tournament in 1946. Courtesy photo
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 1, 2014
Sarasota reels in its 84th annual Tarpon Tournament

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament, the world's oldest tarpon tournament, returns to Sarasota May 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kiersey Clemons and Nick Offerman in "Hearts Beat Loud." Photo source: Kanopy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2019
Binge Blog: Headphones on

"Hearts Beat Loud" start Kiersey Clemons and Nick Offerman, while "Green Room" has Sir Patrick Stewart, Alia Shawkat and the late Anton Yelchin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bryan Gagg unstraps his helmet and Deshaun Fenwick wipes his face after a failed fourth-down conversion late in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2017
Venice High extends Braden River High's playoff pain

Braden River football seniors depart having lost four straight to Venice.

  • East County
  • Sports
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