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Unicorp National Developments recently released a rendition of how its proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences would fit on the property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 5, 2019
Trial dates set in Colony cases

Developer has sought judicial termination of condominium association to proceed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 28, 2016
Theater review: 'Relativity'

Florida Studio Theatre takes a an unexpected look at Albert Einstein.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ming Wu Martial Arts students Shanthi Marmash, 7,  Bella Valentin, 6, and Kiki Bullas, 6, all earned their first-degree black belts last month.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2016
Martial arts ... It's elementary

Three second-grade students earn coveted black belts.

  • East County
  • Sports
Peter Pan teaches Jane (Bea Kelly) how to fly. Photo by Renee McVety.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 1, 2016
Theater review: 'Peter Pan'

Venice Theatre experiences close encounters of the “Peter Pan” kind.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bob Smith, the county's director of public safety, takes the main podium in the Emergency Operations Center. "If I'm in here, it's really bad," he says.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 3, 2017
Storm plan vital even in safest spots of Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Katie Cunningham and Erik Meixelsperger. Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 14, 2017
Theater review: 'Double Indemnity'

Dog Days production of “Double Indemnity” investigates murder and morality in faithful adaptation of James M. Cain’s classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Monaca Onstad said the success of Organic Veggie Boxes has led to The Market at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 29, 2017
Farmers market to open in Lakewood Ranch

SMR executive wants to ensure The Market at Lakewood Ranch offers quality products.

  • East County
  • Business
Photos by Nick Friedman Booker High School AP art teacher Jeffery Cornwell stand near Stafford’s winning work.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 10, 2017
The Art of Equality: Embracing Our Differences fills Sarasota bayfront with art

For student artist Carly Stafford, Embracing Our Differences is a chance to share her message about domestic violence.

  • Arts + Culture
Although some businesses have complained about the event, Thunder by the Bay organizer Lucy Nicandri believes support for the festival far outweighs the opposition.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
Thunder by the Bay concerns linger for businesses, officials

Following the 18th annual Thunder by the Bay, some businesses and city officials say it’s time for the motorcycle event to bolt from downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Haile Middle School students eagerly prepare for the national competition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2015
TSA students rock nationals

Haile and Nolan Middle schools ranked No. 1 and No. 2 nationally at the 2015 TSA national competition.

  • East County
  • News
Glatz shares "Kasztner's Train," a book by Anna Porter about Rudolf Kasztner effort to save 1,684 Jews during the Holocaust.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 8, 2015
Conversation with Rifka Glatz

Holocaust survivor Rifka Glatz shares her story.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mixon Fruit Farms owners Janet and Dean Mixon will be in Washington, D.C. this week lobbying for tighter regulations on agricultural imports.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2015
Farmers lobby for regulations

Following an incident at Port Manatee, Mixon Fruit Farm owners Dean and Janet Mixon this week will lobby for stronger protections for farms against pests.

  • East County
  • News
Rocky Aker died Jan. 16 when his car was rear-ended on State Road 70 at Braden Run. Police suspect the driver who hit Aker may have been impaired by alcohol. An investigation continues.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
Remembering Rocky

Family hopes patriarch's legacy will inspire others to live, love better.

  • East County
  • News
Ryan McMahon signs with the University of Louisville on April 23, 2015.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2017
Cardinal Mooney alumnus shows off shooting skills at Louisville

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Andrew den Boggende completed his Eagle requirements by building a ga-ga pit for the YMCA.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch should go ga-ga for this Boy Scout

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 12, 2015
Living the cowboy way

Buffalo Chip and Sixgun Sam may not star in any old Roy Rogers films, but they’re still the leaders of a modern-day cowboy gang.

  • East County
  • News
Bradenton officials are actively pursuing an affordable housing development in an area in need of redevelopment.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2015
The art of creating affordable housing

Bradenton is pushing ahead with a workforce housing project in an artist community, while a similar effort in Sarasota has languished for months. What separates these two proposals?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 14, 2015
Theater review: 'I Never Saw Another Butterfly'

Venice Theatre's 'I Never Saw Another Butterfly' celebrates the power of art and memory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Robert Gaglio guides a tour, as guests eat at their first stop, Shore.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
A Bite of History: Key Culinary Tours

Key Culinary Tours unlocks the rich history — and cuisine — of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Ben Rosenbach and Nathan Kaufman. Photo by FST
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 17, 2016
Theater review: 'My Name is Asher Lev'

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Hasidim

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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