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  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 26, 2018
Key Club tennis women serve up tournament

About 50 women gathered at The Resort at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens Thursday morning for the member-guest tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kolbie Ward scored 31 points for ODA in its victory against Sarasota Christian Jan. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2016
Thunder holds off Blazers

The ODA boys basketball team beat Sarasota Christian Jan. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Emily Bulfin scored 26 points and five steals to lead Lakewood Ranch to a 76-51 victory over Palmetto in the Class 7A-District 10 semifinals Jan. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Girls Basketball vs. Palmetto

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team cruised to a 76-51 victory over Palmetto in the Class 7A-District 10 semifinals Jan. 29. Senior Emily Bulfin finished with 26 points and four steals to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs. Freshman LaDazhia Williams added 20 points and eight rebounds. Sophomore Megan Hagy finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds. With the win, the Lady Mustangs earned a berth in the regional tournament and will host Sarasota in the district championship Jan. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Robert Gomes and Jeffrey Plunkett in "The Columnist." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • February 6, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Columnist'

Florida Studio Theatre opened David Auburn's "The Columnist" this past week to a packed and appreciative audience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • February 5, 2019
Work on St. Armand Circle bathroom progresses

Despite concerns about costs, a St. Armands group is pushing forward with its planned restroom project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 18, 2016
Siesta Beach nabs No. 3 ranking in TripAdvisor awards

A year after topping the Travelers’ Choice Award for the best U.S. beach, Siesta Key is again recognized as a frontrunner for the distinction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Texas Roadhouse restaurant will occupy one of the five stand-alone buildings at River Club Plaza on State Road 70.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 24, 2013
Year in Review: March 2013, River Club Plaza takes shape

Texas Roadhouse is the latest business to sign on to the project off State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Artisan Cheese Co. features a wide array of cheese, including the above Alpha Tolman from Vermont. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2019
New Artisan Cheese Co. shop opens doors for customers and apprentices

A new Rosemary District location means expanded opportunities for Artisan Cheese Co.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Syd Solomon painted “Coastalplane” in 1972. ©Estate of Syd Solomon
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 6, 2018
New Syd Solomon exhibit keeps the artist's legacy of creativity alive

The late abstract expressionist Syd Solomon lives on in the first solo exhibit of his work at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art.

  • Arts + Culture
Life;Story 5K/10K benefits Centerstone and raises awareness for suicide prevention and depression. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 19, 2018
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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Grayson Tullio, 8, is excited to have his own service dog, Hooch, at home with him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 30, 2012
Golden Returns

Eight-year-old Grayson Tullio, who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, brought home his new service dog, Hooch, Friday, May 18.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Jack Duncan has a plan in place for his second term on the Longboat Key Town Commission. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 6, 2013
Election: Duncan maps out his second term

District 2 Commissioner Jack Duncan thinks workshops with the Colony and north-end stakeholders could stimulate revitalization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robert Levin, current artistic director of the Sarasota Music Festival, will step down in 2017.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 3, 2015
Encore performances

Robert Levin will step down from his role as organizer of the Sarasota Music Festival in 2017, after 10 years of leadership.

  • Arts + Culture
Annette and Bob Ducatelli check out the alcove apartment, which is bigger than a studio and smaller than the one-bedroom layout.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 23, 2015
Assisted care options expand in Lakewood Ranch

Retirement community Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch opened its doors Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pamela Letts |
  • November 3, 2010
My View

A doctor's experience with Medicare

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jeanne Klein and Sue Seuell, residents of Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living, laugh while talking to each other. "I'm happy I can be outside and get fresh air," Klein says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 23, 2020
East County seniors say hello again

Lakewood Ranch-area seniors embrace fewer restrictions in assisted living facilities and retirement homes.

  • East County
  • News
The real Siesta Key hasn't noticed any affects from the reality show so far — but will there be more in the future?
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 4, 2017
Reality show has no impact on Siesta Key, yet

A California community that got its own reality show saw a spike in tourism traffic, but Siesta Key may not get the same thing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The number of tourists to visit Sarasota County is up 5% this year.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 15, 2013
Sarasota tourism sees another banner year

Sarasota County tourism revenue grew by more than 10% last year, continuing a trend in the tourism industry's growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Bag Work” by Tanaka Yu Fukuromono, “Red Vessel” by Ogawa Machiko, and “Untitled (Crushed Asahi Beer Box)” by Mishima Kimiyo  are part of the “Radical Clay” exhibit at The Ringling through May 11.
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 28, 2025
Add these 5 sizzling arts events to your spring calendar

Theater, art and a walk in a musician’s garden highlight our top arts picks.

  • Arts + Culture
Your primer on not-to-miss performances and exhibits this arts season
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 21, 2024
Your primer on not-to-miss performances and exhibits this arts season

Our arts and performance season has officially begun. Here's a look at five standout events.

  • Arts + Culture
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