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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 29, 2016
Vizcaya condo sells for $1,975,000 million

The Unit 3B2 condo at 2399 Gulf of Mexico Drive has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,961 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
City Manager Tom Barwin says he's giving consideration to the best way to evaluate city employees.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 7, 2016
City officials reflect on performance evaluations

A public dispute surrounding the city auditor and clerk was the most high-profile part of the commission's review of charter officials — but what did the city’s leaders learn in the process?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trained volunteer Terri Driver checks the caging on a turtle nest.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 20, 2016
Longboat Key Turtle Watch: On The Tracks

Take a walk with the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellen Kleinschmidt and company perform in the musical "Mame" at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Photo by Brian Craft
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 25, 2017
'Mame' marches to a different drummer in Manatee Players production

Despite a rushed ending, "Mame" is a fun, lively show that will entertain with its flashy period costumes and old-school Broadway jazz tunes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Golf architect Richard Mandell said most of the infrastructure at Bobby Jones has long outlived its recommended lifespan.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2017
Bobby Jones improvement needs top $20 million

A consultant says Bobby Jones Golf Club is in need of major renovations — and that there’s no guarantee the course will ever turn a profit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Mickey Quinn enjoys a beer at MacAllister's Grill & Tavern.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch resident uses laughter everyday to keep the doctor away

For Mickey Quinn, laughing provies his very own 'fountain of youth'.

  • Health
Braden River High School senior Luke Rowland is one of 16,000 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch student earns scholastic honor

Braden River High senior becomes one of 16,000 students nationally to be a semifinalist for a National Merit Scholarship.

  • East County
  • News
Robbie Hubbell aims his compound bow.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota Archers provide discipline, focus and fun.

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Zoe Speas, Brandyn Day, and Dan Faber perform in “Mack The Knife: The Bobby Darin Songbook.” Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 17, 2017
The Short, Happy Life of Bobby Darin

Florida Studio Theatre cabaret revue revisits the legacy of Bobby Darin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
ensemblenewSRQ performed Luciano Berio's "Sequenzas" in the Huntington Gallery of the Ringling during the festival.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 21, 2017
RIAF stretches musical horizons

The ninth annual Ringling International Arts Festival featured intriguing and thought-provoking musical acts in its eclectic mix of performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
American servicemen take cover during a battle in the Vietnam War.
  • By Allan Gehring | Columnist |
  • October 25, 2017
MY VIEW: Review of Vietnam film showed prejudgment

Ken Burns’ 18-hour documentary was a good primer to learn about an unwinnable war.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Barrier island residents and officials hope adding another left-turn lane on eastbound Gulfstream will move more traffic along U.S. 41.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2017
City OKs U.S. 41 design changes

Despite city administration’s concerns, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved adding a third northbound lane on U.S. 41 at Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thunder by the Bay's first appearance in Lakewood Ranch  in 2017 also will be its last.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2017
Thunder by the Bay returns to Sarasota from Lakewood Ranch

The motorcycle festival will be held at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds in 2018.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 27, 2017
Manatee County officials warn residents to stay off the roads in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch

More than 7 inches of rain in a 24-hour period has retention ponds overflowing.

  • East County
  • News
The Bird Key home located at 651 Mourning Dove Drive recently sold for $3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 30, 2017
Mourning Dove Drive home sells for $3 million

Residential real estate for Aug. 14-18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 7, 2016
Despite resident pushback, Benderson seeks density increase

The County Commission will hold a hearing on Benderson Development's contested Siesta Promenade project in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 14, 2016
Longboat Key navigates undergrounding crossroads

Town staff has outlined three major courses the commission could take to address concerns about underground utility funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Haily Young said being a drama student should help her play to the crowd as the Pirates' mascot.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 16, 2016
Pirates land new, full-time mascot

Sophomore puts the 'Arrrs' in Braden River

  • East County
  • News
Motorcycles line Lemon Avenue during last year's Thunder by the Bay event in Sarasota. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2016
Motorcycle fundraiser thunders toward Lakewood Ranch

Thunder by the Bay will relocate its main festival to Premier Sports Campus in January.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 28, 2016
'Piano Grand!' displays the instrument's expressive power

What makes the piano so grand? The arranger of the Artist Series’ concert explains.

  • Arts + Culture
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