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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Alex Miller

This corporate CEO continues to maintain compassion for animals and her employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lucky 6 pix
  • By Pam Mones |
  • April 11, 2014
Review: 'The Lucky 6'

Review: 'The Lucky 6'

  • Arts + Culture
Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large development that can be built on lots just outside the community's boundaries on Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2012
Year in review: March 2012, 'Laurel Park residents divided'

The downtown historic Laurel Park neighborhood is in the midst of an ongoing dispute over future development just outside its boundaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Zipperer works for Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Q&A: with Amanda Zipperer

Amanda Zipperer manages Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 5, 2009
ODA Thunder crushes Oldsmar

Class 1A regional semifinal: The Out-of-Door Academy 17, Oldsmar Christian 0

  • East County
  • Sports
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons is tasked with writing a comprehensive parking management plan, getting assistance and insight from the citizens on the Parking Advisory Committee.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2014
Citizens weigh paid parking

As the city's parking division develops a management plan, it involves a resident-led committee to carefully consider all options and give input to avoid missteps of the past.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After being diagnosed with juvenile-enthesitis arthritis last year, 12-year-old Erick Barnard was forced to give up baseball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2012
Spirit of the Game

Twelve-year-old Erick Barnard was diagnosed with juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis about a year ago. On May 31, Erick was awarded the Matthew O'Sullivan Spirit of the Game Award during Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball's night at McKechnie Field.

  • East County
  • Sports
The proposal would replace the current concession area at the pavilion with a restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2015
Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blanco
  • By Brian Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
My View: Support for armed security

Security guards can't protect elementary school children against major threats unless guns are placed in their holsters.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 21, 2010
Lobo speaks to Key Democrats

Dick Lobo, recently nominated by President Barack Obama to the position of national director of broadcasting, was the guest speaker at the April 13 meeting of the Longboat Key Democratic Club, held at The Chart House.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 11, 2010
Teen Driver Challenge offered in Sarasota

The Teen Driver Challenge is a free hands-on program offered by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to help teens become safer drivers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
'It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues' runs through May 12, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 30, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues'

Alternating between electrifying and inspiring, 'It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues' was sheer pleasure.

  • Arts + Culture
Elena Urioste
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 15, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Music Festival - Saturday Symphony 2

There was an electricity pulsing through the Opera House Saturday evening for the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 16, 2014
Drama unfolds at condo over unlicensed work

A legal battle has begun at a mid-island Longboat Key condominium complex.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A barge performed geotechnical investigation last week in Longboat Pass for a new water main that will be installed by the town to carry drinking water from Manatee County. Courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 10, 2012
Town will replace north-end water pipeline

A new $1.9 million water pipeline underneath Sarasota Bay, on the north end of the island, is needed for safety precautions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
birdman
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 10, 2014
Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

  • Arts + Culture
Tara residents Carol and Tom Younger said they were thrilled to have their son, Greg, center, home for Thanksgiving. "We were tickled pink when we found out," Carol said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2010
Tara family welcomes son, soldier home

Greg Younger, who will be stationed in Fort Irwin, Calif., returned from his training in the U.S. Army just in time for Thanksgiving.

  • East County
  • News
John Burr giving student Trine Bølling some vocal delivery notes in his home studio.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2014
The Voice Within

John Burr instructs burgeoning actors and performers in the field of voiceover.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 25, 2014
Main Street bar clears first hurdle

Plans for a Paddy Wagon in the 1500 block of Main Street, in addition to other nightlife proposals, have received an early seal of approval from downtown residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 13, 2012
Observe this: Both Ringling roundabouts now open

Observe this: Both Ringling roundabouts now open

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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