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Dr. Andrew Risner hopes his remote-controlled fireworks starter kit will help reduce the overall number of injuries from fireworks over time.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
An idea that's the bomb!

Emergency room doctor finds way to decrease fireworks injuries.

  • Health
Tatyana Sharoubim-Stewart
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 14, 2018
Firefly Chairwoman announced the 2019 band at Wine, Women & Shoes

Ke$ha is coming to Sarasota, Laura Proctor celebrated her birthday, JCFS is looking for giving individuals and more.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 21, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Community Health Fair

More than 25 health-care providers will provide screenings, services and educational material tomorrow at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 12, 2018
New College director's play reimagines Shakespeare as an alchemist’s automaton

Playwright Monica Cross discusses the magical thinking behind “The Wonder of Our Stage.”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 3, 2019
Sarasota’s own ‘School of Rock’

Everyone Rocks offers an alternative method to traditional music lessons.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kirsten Hannabass
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ski-A-Rees

At one point in the Ski-A-Rees show, a little boy was invited down to the announcer's deck where two skiers jumped out of the water and over his head, landing gracefully back on the skis in the water on Sunday, April 29. The Ski-A-Rees water skiing show troupe performs 30 free shows every Sunday during season at their stadium off of Ken Thompson Parkway. They range in age from 7-years-old to 81-years-old and a lot of the skiers are siblings - their parents also attend every show and practice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dan Knop, T.J. Bishop and Bryan McManis are all PGA teaching professionals who are excited by their new camp reward system.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Golf Summer Camps score with U.S. Kids Golf Curriculum and Awards Program

Lakewood Ranch Golf Summer Camps score with U.S, Kids Golf Curriculum and Awards Program.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2012
BRSC registration ongoing

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its recreational soccer program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29, at the fields, 5490 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. behind Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bob and Pat Gussin and Nancy and Rick Moskovitz
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 14, 2016
Longboat residents turn the page with Sarasota Library Foundation

The library foundation is $131,000 away from filling its fund for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. at Siesta Key Beach on the Fourth of July. Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 8, 2017
Fourth of July Calendar

Area events to help you celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Twelve-year-old Molly Lofthouse cares for September, whom Molly will show at the Manatee County Fair, which starts Jan. 16.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2014
Manatee County Fair swings into action

This year's fair boasts a 'Celebrating the Great Outdoors' theme.

  • East County
  • News
Joan Wides
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 27, 2019
Familiar Faces: Joan Wides

Joan Wides builds a bridge from Compeer Sarasota to London, England.

  • Black Tie
A common sight at City Hall: residents in color-coded shirts signifying their support for or opposition to a proposed development. City officials want to find a way to limit the number of drawn-out, contentious development fights.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2020
Following Bath & Racquet Club vote, officials mull policy changes

The rejection of a contentious residential project after two years of planning has raised concerns about how the city handles development proposals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 9, 2018
Art Center Sarasota's third iconcept jr. fundraiser showcases the future of fashion

Young designers prepare to debut outfits made from recycled materials for the fashion show on Sept. 23.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Christie Kolstedt finished high among female competitors.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2017
Three times the fun at Nathan Benderson Park

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2009
Soccer Club announces tryouts

The Braden River Soccer Club will begin holding tryouts for all competitive boys and girls teams ages 8-18 at 6 p.m., May 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
Police nab kayak theft suspects

A kayak theft led to multiple charges for two suspects who are now in the Manatee County Jail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2018
Mote earns AZA accreditation and research productivity ranking

Mote Marine Laboratory has been accredited by The Association of Zoos & Aquariums since 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sophia Hritz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sophia Hritz

Cardinal Mooney volleyball player Sophia Hritz was named to the all-tournament team at AAU Nationals in Kissimmee on June 24, representing the Orlando Tampa Volleyball Association.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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