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  • By Devin McDermott |
  • May 7, 2009
STANGS: Senior earns acceptance into Rotary exchange

Megan Reuss is eager to leave home and live a full year in Scandinavia.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2010
Observer softball team swings into action

The Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team opened its spring season March 2. The team has a perfect 3-0 record so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Levitan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.26.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.26.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Dick Morgan, 93, started as the store manager at Goodwill more than 38 years ago. He is now the vice president of Goodwill Manasota.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 20, 2013
Goodwill praises seniors for work ethic

Goodwill Manasota is putting 177 seniors back to work due to their work ethic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ruthie Stephens, actress and aerialist, flies herself into the new musical theater collaboration "Descent." (Photo courtesy of Hermitage Artist Retreat)
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 23, 2014
Hermitage artists fly high into 'Descent'

A team of artists currently in residence at the Hermitage Artist Retreat showcase their new musical, 'Descent,' at the Circus Arts Conservatory.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 14, 2009
Supporters vow to save iconic bookstore

Upon hearing that the economy may claim Sarasota News and Books as one of its victims, Sarasotans take to the Internet to try to save it.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Toasted Mango staff member Suzanne Sementilli serves breakfast to tourist Nicole Gonzalez, who is visiting from Ft. Lauderdale.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 20, 2015
Toasted Mango brings sweetness to south Siesta

After investing more than $500,000 in a space in Crescent Plaza, the owners of the popular restaurant joint are ready to bring some swagger to the oft-ignored end of the island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
DID board member Eileen Hampshire believes advertising can help all downtown busiensses.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2017
DID considers downtown promotional push

Can the various groups within downtown Sarasota team up to promote business in the heart of the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arist Lucy Sparrow speaks at the 2017 PINC conference.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 8, 2017
Sarasota hosts annual PINC conference

Sarasota residents and visitors gathered at the Sarasota Opera House for the annual People, Ideas, Creativity and Nature conference on Dec. 7 .

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The sign outside The Players Centre for Performing Arts still joked about Hurricane Irma on Monday afternoon. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2017
Players Centre seeks donations to fix water-damaged stage

Hurricane Irma caused serious damage to the The Players Centre for Performing Arts stage, and the organization is doing everything it can to rebuild before getting behind on preparations for its next production.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy John Revisky
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 19, 2018
Asolo Rep and conservatory adapt Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for today

Asolo Repertory Theatre and FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's New Stages series' latest touring production reimagines Shakespeare’s 'The Tempest' for student audiences across Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 6, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Desmond Lindsay

Desmond Lindsay hit his fifth home run of the season to lead The Out-of-Door Academy to a 12-3 victory over DeSoto County Feb. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 23, 2010
44th Annual Dinner

Planned Parenthood

  • Black Tie
St. Armands Circle stakeholders have identified a series of problem areas along the sidewalks in the shopping district, an issue they hope to address heading into season.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
St. Armands sorts out maintenance issues

The city hopes to establish clearer guidelines about right of way maintenance on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Coast Guard to boaters: Avoid New Pass, for now

A town renourishment project could add depth to New Pass, but many boaters say that’s not a long-term solution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2015
School fields day of fun

Sea of Strengths Academy hosted its first field day at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adrienne Boynes started weightlifting two years ago, when a girls weightlifting program came to Cardinal Mooney High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Cardinal Mooney junior weightlifter carries home regional title

The girls weightlifting program has only existed at Mooney for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Voters sign in at Town Hall on election day.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat Key polling sites keep busy

Voters, candidates mingle on election day on the island, as residents prepare to decide on the fate of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Comedian Les McCurdy says moving his comedy club downtown will bring some celebrities and surprises.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • December 6, 2013
VIDEO: McCurdy's plans move to downtown Sarasota

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre will open next year at the site formerly occupied by Shaner's Pizzeria.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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