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Steven Ross finished with 10 points as the host Pirates won their first district title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 16, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Steven Ross

Braden River junior Steven Ross hit a game-tying three-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation of the Class 4A-District 10 championship Feb. 11 to send the game into overtime.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Mega World 5.4" by Josh Simpson will be on display from Nov. 18 through June 29, at The Ringling.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 6, 2013
Glass Half Full

The emphasis on contemporary art led Philip and Nancy Kotler to donate their collection as the first contemporary studio glass in The Ringling museum's collection.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Town Commissioner Phill Younger at a Sept. 12 workshop proposed a change in the way Longboat Key is represented at the Town Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 14, 2011
Younger hopes to put new candidates on the map

Commissioner Phill Younger suggested a new system of three geographic commission districts with four at-large commission seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kepecz-Hays
  • By Robin Hartill and Mark Gordon |
  • September 14, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Kepecz-Hays' Longboat Key sales total $5.7 million in two days; Michael Saunders & Co. sees growth

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2014
City stakes claim to bus station land

As Sarasota County continues to evaluate the relocation of the downtown SCAT transfer station, the city announced its intent to buy the property back if the move is approved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Bensel is executive director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization finalist: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was named a finalist for cultural organization at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • July 27, 2012
Romper Room – The Strong Mayor versus Strong City Manager Debate

Romper Room – The Strong Mayor versus Strong City Manager Debate

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A 2005 study praised St. Armands Circle as a shopping destination, but warned retail tenants were being overshadowed by restaurants.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 12, 2013
BID directors' emails are scrutinized

Citizens for Sunshine attorney Andrea Mogensen, through a letter received from paralegal Michael Barfield, is looking to scan the personal computers of BID directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sally Yanowitz
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • March 13, 2013
Social Studies: Sally Yanowitz

While fine art graces the walls of Sally Yanowitz's sun-filled downtown condo, family photos of her three daughters and two granddaughters hold equally as important real estate.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 12, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD decides to go it alone on landscaping

After their inaugural landscape meeting ended without discussion, CDD supervisors voted to retake control of their assets from the HOA.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2010
Interview process begins for Longboat residents

A subcommittee formed to review town operations at Town Hall interviewed two potential candidates last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
Dent, Thaxton attack each other's party loyalty and track record

The doe milling around the ninth green at Laurel Oak Country Club created a peaceful contrast to the heated debate inside the nearby clubhouse, as two candidates for Sarasota Supervisor of Elections quarreled three weeks before they will meet for the primary election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The late Gay Lewis led the dental team at last year's event. This year's Day of Hope is dedicated to her memory. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 26, 2012
Outreach program offers hope

Fourth annual Day of Hope event prepares Sarasota's homeless and at-risk youth for the new school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Listening to her daughter, Aan Iskandar, right, relay her feelings about the situation in Egypt, Eman Elnaggar is thankful to have her husband and two children under one roof.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 10, 2011
Egyptian family stays strong amidst turmoil

Aan Iskandar attempts to focus on college while her friends and family live in fear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 3, 2009
Wigged out

And you thought you had bad hair days? The Asolo's resident hairstylist takes us through the tedious task of wigmaking.

  • Arts + Culture
Cliff Roles, third from right, with some of the other finalists. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2012
Scene & Heard

An earnest, or Ernest, photographer; Death of a local art supporter; Harping on a particular subject; Players seeking players

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 15, 2012
The Star Keeper Café: Casual comfort, seemingly undiscovered

The Star Keeper Café: Casual comfort, seemingly undiscovered

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By [email protected] |
  • March 1, 2012
Looking to make the Quintessential St. Patrick's Day Meal?

Looking to make the Quintessential St. Patrick's Day Meal?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dan Murray has been playing soccer since he was 4 years old.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dan Murray

Lakewood Ranch senior goalkeeper Dan Murray blocked four consecutive penalty kicks, propelling the Mustangs to a 3-2 (2-1, PK) victory over Tampa Jesuit in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal match Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Firefighter/paramedic Matt Taylor made a presentation at the Feb. 22 Firefighters Pension Board meeting. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Firefighter alleges collusion in handling of pension plan

Board members agreed that problems exist with the pension plan, but they weren't convinced that a crime occurred.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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