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The 287th graduating from Southeastern Guide Dogs.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 5, 2020
Southeastern Guide Dogs brings renewed hope to graduates

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosted its 287th graduation Feb. 28 and brought a sense of independence to nine clients.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo St. Armands Circle organizations have been pushing for a restriction on special events at St. Armands Circle Park, citing concerns about traffic congestion and a decrease in business activity during the height of tourist season.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2014
Circle events ordinance remains in design stage

City staff will continue working on a long-awaited ordinance managing special events at St. Armands Circle Park, but commissioners signaled their support for several requests from Circle stakeholders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Water Club penthouse tops this week's Longboat sales at $2,965,000. It previously sold for $2.7 million in 2016. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Ackerman with Coldwell Banker Realty)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 8, 2021
Water Club penthouse sells for nearly $3 million

The $2,965,000 sale tops this week's Longboat real estate transactions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Archie Griffin often goes unrecognized while on the golf course.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2019
Game Changer

Retired NFL running back Archie Griffin has two Heisman Trophies, a fabled college career, a charity golf tournament and one of the nicest reputations in football.

  • LWR Life
Ashley Kozel and Donna Koffman shine at the Asolo Rep’s ‘Cabaret at the Tropicana’ Gala After Party at Louies Modern on March 5, 2016. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 16, 2016
Fa La La Fashion: Sarasota's most stylish scenesters give festive fashion advice

‘Tis the season for festive fashion — but nothing that blinks, please.

  • Black Tie
Proponents point to projects such as the Whole Foods complex along First Street as successes of the down-town CRA, but the county has been critical of how the city has spent the district’s tax dollars recently.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Will the downtown Sarasota CRA survive?

City officials are intent on extending Sarasota's downtown community redevelopment area. The county's interest remains a question mark. What will the city do to sway its governmental counterpart?

  • Sarasota
  • News
"This is our big new hobby besides our four (children) and our two law practices," said Trent Miller, with a chuckle. He is pictured with his wife, Lesa. The couple recently purchased the 42,000-square-foot K Center plaza.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2013
East County couple gives new vision to plaza

Trent and Lesa Miller bought The K Center out of foreclosure.

  • East County
  • News
New Lakewood Ranch High football coach Rashad West was previously the head coach at Southeast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High announces new football coach

Former Southeast High coach Rashad West is the new football coach at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 15, 2009
Braden River High grad hits top speed

Ahmad Hares's dragster set a national record at the Technology Student Association's national dragster competition June 29-30.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ryan Bolduc.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ryan Bolduc

Cardinal Mooney High quarterback Ryan Bolduc talks injury recovery and going to collegiate camps at Appalachian State and Davidson College.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles, pictured in 2010, plans to begin construction in fall 2015.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 15, 2014
Mar Vista deck receives approval

The Planning and Zoning Board approved two applications for a second-story deck at the Longbeach Village restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • October 12, 2011
Deal Us In: Precision bidding promises high-card points

The one-club opening bid, when playing Precision, promises 16-plus high-card points, which says nothing about distribution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo, Nolan TSA students Naomi Burg and Amanda Boccarossa paint a little library to be installed at Greenbrook Park in Lakewood Ranch in January.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 18, 2014
Sarasota County installs Little Free Libraries in parks

The stand-alone lending libraries are a part of a national program that encourages communities to share literature.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Director Emily Levin (front) with troupe members, from left,  Colin Scaife,  Wayne Fitzpatrick, Steve Goldman, John Wilbur, Nanci Rand,  Lynn Means, Paula Morrissey and Tony Stanol. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 9, 2018
Early Bird Special Improv Troupe makes comedy cross generational lines

For The Early Bird Special Improv Troupe, age is just a number and comedy knows no boundaries.

  • Arts + Culture
Josh Smithers talks to his team after practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2017
New Riverview coach makes most of quick turnaround

Smithers took over for Todd Johnson in June.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County, including Jiggs Landing, could be under a curfew beginning Friday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 2, 2020
Manatee County could set curfew Friday

Manatee County commissioners will consider setting a curfew on Friday.

  • East County
  • News
A lifeguard vehicle is on stand-by at the Lido Beach lifeguard tower
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 18, 2019
Sarasota lifeguards have an eye on safety

From Manasota to Lido Beach, lifeguards patrol a total of 36 miles worth of public beaches across Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Regent Place was built in Built in 1995.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 6, 2020
Regent Place condo sells for $2.6 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for Nob. 24-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"I've made more work in the past five months than I have in the past five years," Steven Strenk says. "Working with s/ART/q has given me deadlines. I work well that way. Pressure always motivates me to work faster."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 30, 2011
Steven Strenk: Professor Gadget

Artist Steven Strenk has a habit of finding materials in unlikely places. The newest member of s/ART/q explains why he loves raiding his kids' toy boxes and his friends' tool sheds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 17, 2010
Review: 'The Ghost Writer'

Whatever you may think about Roman Polanski, it cannot be denied that he is one of the greatest directors in filmmaking history. His new political thriller, 'The Ghost Writer,' stands as a testament to his genius.

  • Arts + Culture
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