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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 18, 2018
Sarasota Garden Club celebrates five years of Gardens in Paradise

Visitors took part in a garden-gazing tour through six private gardens on March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 5,000 notice of violations have been issued to motorists traveling northbound at U.S. 41 and University Parkway.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 7, 2013
Camera increase ramps up enforcement citywide

U.S. 41 and University Parkway's cameras take the crown for the most red-light violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen shows off the Lakewood Ranch Tampa Bay Lightning jersey he received from Lightning Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman, during a Jan. 25 press conference.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2013
SMR, Tampa Lightning announce partnership

Both organizations intend to expand their reaches through the new deal.

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County School Board will decide tonight whether to approve projects at East County schools.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 27, 2015
Manatee County School Board to discuss East County school improvements

The board will decide whether to approve chiller replacements, traffic improvements and other needs.

  • East County
  • News
"My Country, 'Tis of Thee" floats through the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's theater as they rehearse for the production Thursday, Sept. 20.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 26, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Sarasota community presents the city's cultural transformation

Before the 1950s, the landscape of Sarasota was different. Mirroring many other parts of the country, there were separate beaches, separate hospitals and separate schools to segregate races.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeff Cima and Lauren Ward star in "Crossing Delancey." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 20, 2018
'Crossing Delancey' offers warm, human comedy

The latest Players Centre for Performing Arts show, "Crossing Delancey," hints that good writers care about people.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey leads a discussion on finding her replacement. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch executive candidate search narrows

More than 30 individuals have applied for Eva Rey's position leading Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Barron Schimberg and his son, Sy, wrote “Pancakes and Pickles” over the course of seven years.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Father and son create an appetite for words with book

Barron and Sy Schimberg are donating the money from their children's book, 'Pancakes and Pickles,' to the Miracle League of Manasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Senior Seth McGarry allowed one run on three hits while striking out five in five innings of work.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2012
Lakewood Ranch advances to regional semifinal

Behind the arm of senior Seth McGarry, the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team advanced to the regional semifinals for the third straight season with an 8-1 victory over Tampa Sickles in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
The county is searching for a contractor who can provide maintenance and landscaping to the Siesta Key Village, but finding a company is proving difficult.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 24, 2017
Search for Siesta Village maintenance contractor stalls

The current contract ends Aug. 26, leaving county staff with about a month to find a new maintenance contractor for the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • November 30, 2012
ACLU calls out Sarasota Police Department for “bum hunting”

ACLU calls out Sarasota Police Department for “bum hunting”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The smart ball before its journey. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 16, 2016
Town plays smart ball to test pipe replacement needs

Data from the device will give the town a better idea of any corrosion that may have affected its main wastewater pipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 29, 2013
Summer Sizzlers

This summer's movie lineup looks incredibly hot. And when temperatures soar, there's no better place to beat the heat than chilling out in a dark movie theater. My advice: Be cool. Skip the predictable, big-money blockbusters and dive into some quality films that require an attention span.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 4, 2016
Siesta Key hosts seafood and music festival

The Siesta Key Seafood and Music festival brought local restaurants, musicians and artists together at Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2012
Chen remembered as selfless

Friends of the Siesta runner killed Saturday say she was always thinking of other people.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
County Commissioner Shannon Staub announced her retirement plans Wednesday.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 16, 2010
Staub: 'It's just time'

An emotional Shannon Staub caught commissioners and citizens off guard Wednesday with the announcement that she'll be retiring at the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The pier near Beach Access 2 is a popular gathering place for residents and beach goers to watch the sunset. Mike Cosentino recently purchased the property from Thomas Hamilton.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 12, 2016
Mike Cosentino stakes claim on Beach Road

The Siesta Key resident behind the campaign to reopen a segment of Beach Road between Avenida Messina and Columbus Boulevard has purchased a piece of Beach Road property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Panelists Dan Lobeck, Casey Colburn, Lourdes Ramirez, Jody Hudgins and moderator Matt Walsh
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Republican Club Meeting

The Sarasota Republican Club debated about the 2050 Comprehensive Development Plan Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marina Jack during a panel discussion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michele Butler, Laurie Saggese and Natalie Fazio
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 24, 2017
The Players Club enjoys Greek night

Residents enjoyed Greek appetizers and dishes on March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 20, 2018
Collard greens festival gets greener every year

The Third Annual Big Mama's Collard Greens Festival offers a culinary and cultural adventure.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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