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Eighth-grade student Shamyra Wheeler helps carry a box of jeans to be donated. She donated two pairs of jeans from her own closet for the cause.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 1, 2016
Students partner with Sarasota Police in 'Teens for Jeans'

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences donates more than 250 pairs of jeans for the YMCA Youth Shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Robert Strasser, Darryl Henry and T.M. Hardt
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 16, 2010
Hospital board candidates tackle finances

Although it may not be top of mind to many voters, the hospital board races are an important part of Election Day, because the board has a significant say in how taxes are collected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Evan Berman with the second place trophy from the Bridge Base Online Youth Swiss Teams division of the  North American Contract Bridge tournament.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Cardinal Mooney senior finds success in card game bridge

Evan Berman, a senior at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, talks about what fuels his interest in the card game of bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wendy Popp takes a phone call while setting curlers in Shirley Klein's hair.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Beauty secrets: the faces of Plymouth Coiffeur

Plymouth Harbor residents rely on salon for beauty secrets and friendship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Peter Runge races to the finish line during last year's Bradenton Runners Club Invitational. He went on to finish 35th at the Class 1A Cross-Country State Finals. (File photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 9, 2014
Marathon Miles

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Peter Runge qualified for the Boston Marathon, with a time of 3 hours, 1 minute, at the Miami Marathon earlier this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Military Academy Cadets carry a banner with the 2015 parade theme “Freedom is not Free.”
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.26.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 5, 2017
Goldfarb gets off her yoga mat after 30 years

Executive director continues as leader of Longboat Key Education Center but will no longer teach yoga classes.

  • Health
Shore Chef Dylan Elhajoui’s favorite dish is his Sichuan pepper seared white Pekin duck breast.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 31, 2018
Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week brings new flavors to locals and tourists alike

Three chefs — from Shore, C'est La Vie University Park and The Table Creekside — participating in Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week share the highlights of their menu for the two-week event.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Mother organizes new dance

Jamie Foss is planning a special father/daughter dance for the community March 9. Reservations are required by March 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 9, 2015
Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 11, 2012
How to Leverage a Free New Wardrobe by Starting Locally

How to Leverage a Free New Wardrobe by Starting Locally

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 2, 2010
Talented residents begin warming up for auditions

Auditions for the second Sarasota's Got Talent show are Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • May 21, 2013
Local celebrities perform at Players Theatre fundraiser

Local celebrities perform at Players Theatre fundraiser

  • Arts + Culture
Corey and Bonnie Keyworth are one big, happy family with their four children, Michael, Malachi, Dominick and Kaitlynn.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 2, 2015
East County family does double take

Just 13 months after having fraternal twins, Bonnie and Corey Keyworth now have their second set.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy's Caroline Dailey won her first individual singles state title as an eighth-grader. Earlier this week, Dailey returned to the Class 1A state tournament looking to capture her third state title in as many seasons.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
DAILEY'S DUTY

Ever since she won the Class 1A No. 1 singles title as an eighth-grader, ODA sophomore Caroline Dailey has accepted nothing less. This week, she goes after her third consecutive No. 1 singles state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Business partners Mike Granthon and Chris Brown took over The Beach Club in 2006. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2017
Beach Club Siesta Key celebrates 70 years

From rock stars to motorcycle rides, an iconic Siesta Key Village bar has seen it all.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 21, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Behind the science

This Saturday's program at Mote will give participants a chance to explore Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
CABARET
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • August 5, 2014
Sarasota's summer cabaret craze

Sarasota's summer cabaret craze

  • Arts + Culture
Chelsea Pezzola is one of the stars of Golf Channel's new show "Shotmakers." Photo courtesy Sharon Pezzola.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2018
Former area golfer now a contestant on Golf Channel show "Shotmakers"

She also uses her social media brand to promote the game of golf.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 15, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Jeanette Wirz

Jeanette Wirz has found comfort in fishing since she began catching fish with just a hand line and a roll of string - no pole - as the sun rose after overnight shifts at nursing school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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