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Executive Producer Vivian Owen, Writer/Director Jada Wing Hang Poon and Producer Katerina Mullen laugh during Tuesday night's panel. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 19, 2022
Ringling College filmmaker finds her flow in 'Code Red'

A pandemic interrupted the process of making Jada Wing Hang Poon's student film at Ringling College of Art and Design, but the project was completed due to persistence and resiliency.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Turtle Watch President Tim Thurman spot checks a nest towards the end of turtle season. Photo courtesy of Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 20, 2021
Longboat Key's new sea turtle regulations take effect in 2022

The rules officially take effect on Jan. 2, 2022, but are applicable during sea turtle season from May 1 - Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sailors senior pitcher Tanner Crump holds a 0.87 ERA as of April 25.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2023
No matter the test, Sailors baseball finds winning ways

Sarasota High is 10-2 as of March 27, bringing home victories however it can.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Upcoming wayfinding improvements will enhance accessibility to Myakka River State Park's backcountry.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 13, 2023
Improved backcountry access coming soon to Myakka

Trailhead kiosks and markers will enhance safety and accessibility thanks to a Two for the Trails grant.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Roger Kabler as Robin Williams
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 10, 2024
Comedian to bring Robin Williams to life in Longboat performance

Actor Roger Kabler has performed all over the U.S. as Robin Williams and will perform at Temple Beth Israel on Jan. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Second grade teacher Jessica Perez Maquedo holds a storytime for the class.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2023
Dreamers Academy's new campus serves mission of dual-language learning

The tuition-free public charter school alternates its instruction between English and Spanish at its own campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Vaccine deaths higher than COVID deaths, entrepreneur and author say
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 17, 2024
Vaccine deaths higher than COVID deaths, entrepreneur and author say

Here are shocking statements of late, from Steve Kirsch and Bret Weinstein, both early dissenters to the COVID vaccines.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Remembering a trio of arts titans that Sarasota lost in 2023
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 25, 2023
Remembering a trio of arts titans that Sarasota lost in 2023

Two local arts advocates and one Sarasota-bred superstar left the stage in 2023.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Jodi and Ron O'Toole, and Craig and Susan Belesi have formed a bond as the husbands fight Parkinson's disease.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch couples bond to face Parkinson’s

Parkinson Place Center of Sarasota is key to their sustaining their quality of life.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens reduced the proposed height of a parking garage on its bayfront site in hopes of winning the city's approval. The City Commission approved a preliminary portion of the Selby application Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2020
Selby Gardens master plan clears initial hurdle

The City Commission voted 4-1 to authorize the creation of a new zoning district, which will allow officials to formally consider a proposal to redevelop the bayfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Work continued in April on a 50-acre parcel in Myakka City even after Manatee County code enforcement officers had received complaints about a possible lack of the proper permits. Courtesy photo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2021
Possible code enforcement favoritism leads to six Manatee County employees being placed on leave

Manatee County inspector general's investigation leads to six county employees being placed on administrative leave.

  • East County
  • News
Keith Green is making a run for the District 7 at-large Manatee County Commission seat.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2024
District 7 candidate hits Lakewood Ranch streets

Keith Green explains why he hopes to unseat incumbent George Kruse.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The existing concrete seawall on the north end of Bayfront Park will be replaced with a sloped living shoreline.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 9, 2024
Seawall projects to enhance shoreline of Longboat's Bayfront Park

Contingent on federal funding, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program plans projects to improve oyster habitat, reduce erosion and bolster storm protection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County's OnDemand service debuted in 2021.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 16, 2024
Islandwide OnDemand ride-share service to begin this month

The new transit system extends Sarasota County’s Breeze OnDemand service to include Manatee County portion of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch football handles Seminole in season opener

The Mustangs won 38-16 at home

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior wrestler Logan Borcsane is 18-0 at 113 pounds as of Jan. 4.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High wrestler enters 2024 undefeated

As of Dec. 4, senior Logan Borcsane is 18-0 in his second year of wrestling.

  • East County
  • Sports
Donovan Session and Shea Petersen  bring Urbanite's "At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen" to life. (Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 6, 2021
What a drag it is not getting old

'At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen' cracks the intersectional code of identity at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Richard Corcoran was named interim president of New College of Florida earlier this year.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 4, 2023
New College of Florida names president after six-month search

The current interim president beat out two other finalists for the official title.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Shangri-la short-term rental home has been a popular destination of people who want to host gatherings.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 2, 2022
Neighbors near east Bradenton Airbnb irked by the noise it creates

Short-term rental's neighbors in east Bradenton don't consider Shangri-La to be paradise.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 24, 2022
Fire teams compete at chili cook-off

Firefighters competed for the best recipe in the annual Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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