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  • By Melissa Leduc |
  • December 12, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: December 12

Jeannie Sparks captured this night of remembrance at the Sarasota Lantern Festival.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2010
TAKEOVER: Ranch plans annexation

APRIL FOOLS - A revised study by Fishkind & Associates revealed the tax base in the original boundaries for Lakewood Ranch wasn't enough to support a city. Now, a new pro-incorporation group is seeking to annex at least 10 East County neighborhoods to help balance the budget.

  • East County
  • News
Baltimore finished with a 17-12 spring record. The team opens its regular season Thursday in Baltimore against the Minnesota Twins.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 26, 2018
Orioles attract 103,000 to spring games

Major League Baseball reports record average attendance in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 20, 2020
Literary Longboat

The Boxser Diversity Initiative is bringing a literary festival to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Principal: Steve Dragon

Some kids at Southside Elementary might actually want to be sent to the new principal's office.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Olwen Hughes, courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 1, 2015
Welsh artist depicts Sarasota County for Historic Preservation Month

Ten sketches will be displayed Saturday at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2014
The Good News: Steve Case of Venice High School Amateur Radio Club

Hobby meets real-world application for Venice High School Amateur Radio Club members.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The east wing of the jail has inmates locked behind bars, representing an older ideology of how to punish crime.
  • By Cassidy Alexander & Anna Brugmann |
  • October 26, 2017
Sheriff seeks decision on the future of the jail

With his jail population nearing its practical ceiling, Sheriff Tom Knight says an ideological question must first be answered before deciding how to proceed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although Tropical Storm Debby wiped out the watermelon patch Emmanuel McDonald helped plant, he was able to salvage an unripe melon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
How does your garden grow?

Paul Reynolds grew up in poverty. But, after earning degrees in chemistry and a master's degree in economics, he now helps educate the children in his community through hands-on activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Pierian Spring honors donors, new director

Learning doesn't have to stop when you reach a certain age. In fact, the Pierian Spring Academy is a non-profit institution dedicated to offering courses to area seniors looking to continue their education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Blue Oyster Cult will headline performances at Rockin and Ridin'   at The Ranch, part of Thunder by the Bay, on Jan. 8. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2017
2017 schedule off to thunderous start

Thunder by the Bay is just one of the special events to be presented in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Mike and Sheila Lewis, of Siesta Sports Rentals, will rent what you need to have fun on the beach.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards 10 employees or fewer nominee: Siesta Sports Rentals

Mike and Sheila Lewis, owners of Siesta Sports Rentals, bought the equipment rental store in '95 from the British couple who started it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Adèle Haenel and Noémie Merlant  defy defy 18th century conventions when they cannot deny their mutual attraction in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 1, 2020
'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' will smolder with viewers

Writer-director Celine Sciamma allows quiet sensuality to build the heat in romantic drama

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 12, 2020
Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 4, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Oct. 4

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Oct. 4

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Despite the ongoing street work, businesses want the public to know State Street remains accessible.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2019
State Street businesses team up amid construction

Downtown business owners, eager to attract customers after a pair of intersection closures, are working together on promotional efforts.

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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 20, 2016
Arts center showcases teacher talent

Eleven art teachers from Sarasota County Public Schools showed off their talent at the ‘After Hours’ exhibition opening May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 3, 2016
Residents question revised Siesta Promenade plans

Revised plans for the Stickney Point property include 600 residential units — which has community members concerned about the project’s impact on traffic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key residents say their top concern is sitting in seasonal traffic as they wait to get to the mainland. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2015
Residents, town cite traffic as top priority

Longboaters prefer placing traffic mitigation in the fast lane over pricy projects like burying utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy’s Sean Kirshe says he’s eager to play college football and to further his education.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2013
Kicker signs with Statesmen

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Sean Kirshe, who plays both soccer and football, signed a national letter of intent to play football for Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y.

  • East County
  • Sports
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