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The historic cottages on Longboat Key could become the home of the town's historical society.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2017
Three big projects face future on Longboat

The Paradise Center, The Historical Society of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Culture and Education are all fundraising for future efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On the hotel's beach, the chairs are utilized only by wildlife.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Brendan Lavell |
  • March 31, 2020
For Longboat Key snowbirds, the question looms: Stay or go?

Concerns about COVID-19, possible travel restrictions or stay-at-home orders fuel winter visitors' decisions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Raimondi and Jean Rhoades are part of a loyal following at White Buffalo’s weekly line-dancing classes. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 6, 2017
White Buffalo Saloon attracts the do-si-do devoted weekly

The saloon's line-dancing classes offer all ages and ability levels a boot-scootin’ form of entertainment.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 29, 2012
BRSC to host tryouts

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold tryouts May 29 through June 3 for the upcoming fall season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mote's seahorse exhibit opened to the public in 2009.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2011
Mote begins new seahorse tours

The tours offer information about Mote's seahorse conservation efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nikki Yanez, 14, is looking to reclaim her No. 1 ranking after spending a year focusing on practice, not tournaments. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2018
A strong return for Sarasota tennis star

After a year spent training, former top-ranked tennis player and Sarasota resident Nikki Yanez, 14, is looking to reclaim her throne.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 18, 2014
Hop to it: Easter Dining Options

Hop to it: Easter Dining Options

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 31, 2016
Arise Music Arts Communication unleashes students' inner musician

For Susan Gabriel, learning an instrument is about more than notes on a page — it’s about communicating through a universal language.

  • Arts + Culture
What time should Manatee County middle and high school students start classes?
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 12, 2016
Manatee County School Board to discuss school start times

Middle and high school students may soon start classes at a different time.

  • East County
  • News
Clint Eastwood stars and directs in "The Mule." Image courtesy of Empire
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 17, 2018
Audiences take a gripping road trip with actor/director Clint Eastwood in 'The Mule'

The 88-year-old actor is at his best in this true story of a senior citizen-turned-drug runner trying to make up for past mistakes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Apollo Lirio fits former Riverview High offensive lineman Kye Dixon, who will play  for Jacksonville in the fall, for a custom mouthguard.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Sarasota dentist's mouthguard solution brings smiles to customers

Sarasota dentist Apollo Lirio's mouthguard solution brings smiles to customers, including Riverview High football players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jeffery Kin
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 2, 2018
The Players' theater in Sarasota closes its sale

The Players' theater in Sarasota closes its sale.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Chairmen Walter Bladstrom, Elliott Metcalfe and Tom Smith
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 10, 2010
U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 235th year

Eight years ago, Walter Bladstrom, Elliott Metcalfe and Tom Smith organized a small luncheon at the Marina Jacks restaurant, with only 14 people in attendance. The celebration has since grown to more than 100 people, who range from age 26 to 96.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 3, 2015
Michael Israel benefits the Payton Wright Foundation

The Payton Wright Foundation, which benefits children with brain cancer and their families, hosted an evening with performance painter Michael Israel Oct. 3.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 20, 2009
Kindergartners donate earnings to charity

Private kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center went on a shopping spree at Publix Nov. 19 to purchase canned goods for charity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2017
RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series kicks off with annual dinner

Inspirational speaker Liz Murray spoke at the Platinum Appreciation Dinner Jan. 11.

  • Black Tie
Kim Cressell and Jessica Simmons
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 18, 2018
The Reserve offers heavenly hangout for artists and nonartists alike

The Reserve offers something for everybody — especially the creative-minded.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 14, 2015
Sarasota County ranks high for livability

Sarasota County ranks high for ‘livability.’ However, it may be that livability is in the eye — and age — of the beholder.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Pass drawbridge will be repaired in May.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
FDOT to hold public meeting on Longboat Key Pass bridge

The bridge is safe, but dates back to Eisenhower

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 17, 2010
Classroom Spotlight: Out of Door Academy

Students in Renee Pitts' third-grade class explain the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, which they learned for their upcoming play, 'Five a Day Live.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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