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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 22, 2015
Do This: Black Diamond Burlesque guest bartending

Do This: Black Diamond Burlesque guest bartending

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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
Doctor opens facial and oral surgery center

The Manatee Oral & Facial Surgery Center welcomed patients to its new East County location off State Road 70 July 6.

  • East County
  • News
Grayson Tullio, 8, is excited to have his own service dog, Hooch, at home with him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 30, 2012
Golden Returns

Eight-year-old Grayson Tullio, who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, brought home his new service dog, Hooch, Friday, May 18.

  • East County
  • News
ODA improved to 2-0 in the district with a 33-6 victory over Moore Haven Sept. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2011
Patterson's three touchdowns power ODA past Moore Haven

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore running back Demardre Patterson scored three touchdowns to lead the host Thunder to a 33-6 victory over Moore Haven in district action Sept. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • August 19, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Selva Grill

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Selva Grill

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
File photos. Town Manager Dave Bullock told commissioners last month he is "trying to find a logical way to deal with a multitude of issues this collapsing development gives us."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Colony conundrum

A bankruptcy judge is expected to rule on a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Juan Florensa
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
In his last year, public works chief looks ahead to unfinished projects

Juan Florensa still has a lot planned for his final months in town government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 18, 2010
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Flamingo frenzy

Jungle Gardens' Zoo Camp lets kids feed flamingos, play with parrots and learn about lemurs. Scroll down for video.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 17, 2010
Local leaders film YouTube video

Area business people and elected officials met Monday, May 17, at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Lido Key to shoot a video promoting the Sarasota area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Merle Norman

After more than 20 years in West Bradenton, Pamella Boozer has moved her Merle Norman cosmetics business to the East County, opening a location in Bennett Plaza in February.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
Golf club fights assessments

Stoneybrook Investors, owner of the Stoneybrook Golf Club, have filed a lawsuit against the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District.

  • East County
  • News
The four candidates spoke about major issues such as homelessness and affordable housing at Monday's forum.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2015
Commission candidates discuss party politics

At a neighborhood association forum Monday night, the four candidates vying for two open Sarasota City Commission talked about the partisan element of the nonpartisan race.

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Hannah Asay has been a fixture on the Mustangs sideline for three years, and no one has garnered more of her cheers than her brother, Anthony.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
Spirited Siblings

After seven years together on the football field, Lakewood Ranch High cheerleader Hannah Asay cheered for her older brother, Anthony, for the final time Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Erich Bartels of Mote Marine Laboratory places nursery-grown coral fragments at an outplant site offshore of Big Pine Key. Photos courtesy of Tum Calver.
  • By Dr. Kumar Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
My View: Take a closer look: Mote Marine's studies on Florida's coral habitat

Florida has the only barrier coral reef system in the continental U.S. It's like having the Grand Canyon underwater - a natural treasure that took millions of years to form and deserves our protection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pinellas Safe Harbor
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 13, 2015
Pinellas Sheriff to Sarasota County: Don't wait for cities on homelessness

A presentation to County Commissioners did not directly address the rift between the county and city over homeless solutions, but the message was clear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents say after the feedings in Selby Five Points Park, many homeless loiter there and commit crimes.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 13, 2011
City won't restrict homeless feedings - for now

Sarasota city commissioners want to collect evidence that restrictions on feedings in Selby Five Points Park are even necessary, before it enacts any new restrictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 6, 2009
Mustangs to host band competition

The Mustangs Music in Motion competition will start at 6:15 p.m., Nov. 7, at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 4, 2009
Advantage: roundabouts

Two days of driving on 42 roundabouts in Carmel, Ind., show the traffic-control devices do cut commute times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The minimum-wage requirement was placed in the charter through a citizen initiative and public referendum in 2007.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 1, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Charter panel votes to repeal wage law

The charter amendment chased Wal-Mart away from its Newtown store three years ago. Some residents say the area was devastated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2010
Key Club mulls modifications

Longboat Key Club and Resort officials are considering moving the Islandside project's wellness center to the north parcel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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