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Patrick Dougherty's "Close Ties" is an example of what to expect for his upcoming installation. Courtesy photo
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • January 2, 2013
Black Tie: Five in the house for 2013

Dressing up for this former social editor has had to do a lot more with Power Rangers, Batman, cowboys and Army guys as of late, thanks to a cute little 2-year-old that I know.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Eatrides discusses cellular coverage at Sunday’s meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 17, 2011
Proposed cell tower gets mixed signals at meeting

Approximately 50 people attended a community meeting at Longboat Island Chapel to discuss a proposal for a 150-foot unipole cellular tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
Cascades residents increase security

Homeowners voted this summer to pay for various security improvements, including fencing at the community's entrance and security cameras.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 8, 2013
Mills freezes all school spending

Facing a near-zero fund balance, Manatee County School District cannot spend any money through July 1, unless it affects safety and health.

  • East County
  • News
Carlos Beruff, middle, says the Long Bar Pointe is a "transformational" property, where he and his partners seek to develop something better than just another subdivision. Photos by Lori Sax / Business Observer
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2013
Point Taken: Long Bar Point developer outlines next step

The power of a strong social-media presence can be persuasive - in any industry. A prominent local homebuilder takes that lesson personally.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 16, 2009
The troupe juggler

The multi-tasking Mydra McKinnon helps keep the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe humming.

  • Arts + Culture
Jessica Ashley, a 2008 graduate of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, recently launched a new yoga program, offering Yoga for Athletes and Power Yoga classes, at Athletic Edge Sports in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2012
Athletic Edge Sports introduces yoga

Athletic Edge Sports in Lakewood Ranch recently introduced a new yoga program to its list of offerings for local athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fish tacos at Eat Here Sarasota feature locally caught fish, Brazilian sweet red pepper and pineapple.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 23, 2014
Four chefs' hook on fish

Diversions reeled in four area chefs to participate in a challenge of creating new recipes just for you.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • March 11, 2012
My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Composer Gregory Smith plays a song he is writing for students at Gene Witt Elementary. The piece features melodies written by select students at the school
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2011
Gene Witt students assist in orchestral composition

Composer Greg Smith is incorporating melodies written by students at Gene Witt Elementary and other schools into an orchestral composition that will be premiered in May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 18, 2010
Police monitor Beer Can Island

Police Chief Al Hogle is placing officers on Beer Can Island every weekend through Labor Day to enforce town ordinances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2010
Cell tower proponents prepare application

Last month, the Longboat Island Chapel signed a lease for a 150-foot cell tower to be placed on its 4.5-acre property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dating Duo |
  • January 30, 2012
The Dating Duo Visits the James Turrell Skyspace

The Dating Duo Visits the James Turrell Skyspace

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 10, 2013
Kayak tour operators hit with permit fee

Sarasota County commissioners passed a measure Wednesday requiring commercial kayak tour operators to purchase an annual permit to operate out of Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cedars Tennis Resort currently has 93 units, approximately 60 of which are rented. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
RVA purchase nets Cedars and Barrier Island Realty

The Longboat-based RVA, Resort Vacation Accommodations, purchased the resort and real-estate firm from Randy Langley for an undisclosed amount.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 21, 2013
This Week in Fantasy Football: Week three

This Week in Fantasy Football: Week three

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 25, 2012
Year in review: April 2012, 'Arts Center withdraws site plan'

Ringling College of Art and Design will table plans to amend and extend the Longboat Key Center for the Arts' existing site plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
BRHS JROTC named state champs

The Mixed and Girls Raiders teams took home titles during the Dec. 5 meet.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By April Doner |
  • March 7, 2012
Leadership Lessons from the End of the Dial Tone

Leadership Lessons from the End of the Dial Tone

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • July 12, 2012
My View: Pine View School: gifted or gilded?

The enrollment statistics for Sarasota gifted school are out of the norm. Are that many children really gifted?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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