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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 1, 2016
Sarasota resident proves that not all heroes wear capes

Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, some have fur.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 6, 2013
Manatee County Schools cancels most after-school activities

Tropical Storm Andrea has forced Manatee County Schools to cancel all after-school activities except after-school daycare programs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 30, 2013
School Board adjusts budget

Manatee School Board members have confidence in their new administration.

  • East County
  • News
Pelican Cove resident Margie Rosenthal socializes with Mim Sabshin at Temple Emanu-El’s Lunch with the Rabbi Jan. 4. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Pelican Cove residents host Lunch with the Rabbi

When Temple Emanu-El's Lunch with the Rabbi program celebrated its second anniversary Jan. 4, Pelican Cove resident Marjorie Rosenthal made certain the occasion would be a special one.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota City Commission agreed to move forward with a State Street parking garage process Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 19, 2011
State Street garage process moves forward

Sarasota city commissioners reviewed a proposed parking garage and an affordable housing deletion request at their regular meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In a revamped proposal, Chuck Whittall'      s proposal for Colony redevelopment would no longer rely on 12-story towers, as seen in this artist rendering.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 24, 2017
Colony developer cuts height of proposed buildings

Chuck Whittall said the decision is based on the concerns of Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pitcher Matthew Vest was named to Braden River Little League's 11-and 12-year-old All-Star team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Debby McClung. Photo by Molly Schechter
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 29, 2015
AEROBIC GRANDMA | Summer stretch a first for Bayfront Park yoga classes

It was more than a little bit of good luck for year-round residents of Longboat Key and the surrounding area when the former Debby Debile married Michael McClung in 2014 and moved here

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2010
Cops Corner 11.18.10

The suspect stole two prepaid cell phones, three T-shirts and a pair of headphones. The total value of the merchandise is $132.76.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
"I don't know how to drive a commercial boat and I don't know how to clean a pelican," says singer Loretta James, left. "But I can organize a concert and play music." Photo by Hal Moore
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 17, 2010
Local musicians organize Gulf benefit concert

Twenty-two bands will convene on Anna Maria to raise funds for those affected by the BP oil spill.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 30, 2013
Projected budget deficit: $6 million

Rising pension costs make up a large part of the city deficit. The city manager and finance director seek ways to trim costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
AJC honorees Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone loves Michael and Phil; Tidbits, Over the river and through the woods ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • January 22, 2013
One105 launches first in concert series

One105 launches first in concert series

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Schield healing after cancer surgery

Longboat Key resident Forrest Schield is healing after doctors recently removed a rare form of cancer from his head.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“My first love is words and the way they sound," Alexis Orgera says. "That's how I write naturally; I listen to the rhythm of the language."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 27, 2013
'In Her Write Mind'

Alexis Orgera writes daily. So, when her father's Alzheimer's worsened, words became healthy therapy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2014
University Park woman killed

University Park residents mourn the loss of Susan Murphy, who died Friday after falling beneath her vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
Joel Fedder, right
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 29, 2015
Fedder cultivated passion for the environment

Joel Fedder spent his career in Baltimore as an estate, trust and real estate lawyer and, later, a real estate developer, but his true passion was the environment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
icehouse
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 19, 2014
Architectural Salvage showroom moves into former Ice House

Architectural Salvage showroom moves into former Ice House

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mi Pueblo offers an authentic Mexican menu and atmosphere at their locations in Sarasota and Venice.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 24, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mi Pueblo

This week we went in the kitchen at Mi Pueblo, with owner Bonifacio Caro, while chef Julio prepares carne asada tacos with fresh salsa verde. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Crosby. Filte photo
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2014
Mote makes public push for bayfront aquarium

The head of Mote is going public with the organization's plans for expansion - and gaining support along the way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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