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"This place is the Taj Mahal of senior centers," said volunteer and senior David Rinderle of the Senior Friendship center.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 21, 2013
Senior Friendship Centers brings people together

Laughter and chatter is heard as seniors sit around a flat-screen TV and play bowling on a Nintendo Wii.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 21, 2017
What drove the Pilgrims to America?

'Their desires were set on the ways of God and to enjoy his ordinances.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Review: October 2013, Garage delays frustrate developer

Pineapple Square developer John Simon believes delays at the State Street garage are not only a legal issue but could cause long-term damage downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Affleck wrote, directed and starred in "Live By Night." Photo courtesy of "Live By Night."
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 25, 2017
Longboat Key gets nod in Ben Affleck's movie

‘Live By Night’ mentions Longboat Key but wasn't filmed in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new Mote Marine Laboratory exhibit features a first for the aquarium: Amphibians.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 31, 2014
VIDEO: Mote exhibit will highlight extremes of survival

"Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations" will run from Feb. 1 through Sept. 14, at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 22, 2016
Myths about the AR-15 and bans on weapons

The editors at National Review dispelled a few AR-15 myths that everyone in Congress and all anti-gun Americans would do well to read.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
With The Rosemary's eclectic menu, George Armstrong hopes to showcase his favorite foods from different cities in which he's lived.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 23, 2015
Eclectic Eats

The Rosemary brings worldly inspiration to a neighborhood restaurant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Herman Kruegle prepares to saw wood at FISH Boatworks. Photos by Kelsey Grau
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 14, 2014
Community Anchor

FISH Boatworks volunteers restore donated vessels to their past glory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 27, 2015
Movie Review: 'Mad Max: Fury Road'

Movie Review: 'Mad Max: Fury Road'

  • Arts + Culture
The Concession's Ian Howard plays pickleball daily despite 24 surgeries that have set him back physically over the years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2019
Multiple surgeries don't cut out his joy of life for this Lakewood Ranch man

Multiple surgeries don't cut out his joy of life for Lakewood Ranch's Ian Howard

  • East County
  • News
Gloria Musicae singers will perform the chamber opera. Photo taken at The Ringling Circus Museum.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 30, 2016
The Swedish Songbird, Uncaged

Libby Larsen’s opera, 'Barnum’s Bird,' tells the story of the world’s first pop icon.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • January 3, 2014
10 thoughts every performer has on stage

10 thoughts every performer has on stage

  • Arts + Culture
Cast of "The Tragedy of Hamlet," Asolo Rep's Presentation of an FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Touring Production. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 26, 2016
Shakespeare Hits the Road with Asolo Rep

Asolo Rep’s touring production brings the essence of ‘Hamlet’ to young audiences.

  • Arts + Culture
iStock photo, not a dog available for adoption.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 14, 2011
Animal services receives influx of dogs, asks residents to adopt

The Sarasota County Animal Services has an abundance of new dogs that need homes for the holidays this Christmas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 8,000-square-foot facility includes a covered bay area.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2014
Lakewood Ranch supervisors approve new revenue source

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Supervisors authorized the signing of a lease for its landscaping contractor to rent space in Town Hall's new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
The DID has created this mockup of two of the options for light pole flower basket placement, and wants residents to weigh in on their favorite option.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2015
DID seeks public input on flower baskets

Beginning Thursday, the Downtown Improvement District will ask residents to weigh in on their favorite configuration of a proposal to install flower baskets on light poles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan is president of Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2010
Mote receives $25,000 BOOST grant

The award is one of 38 grants from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 19, 2012
City of Sarasota Finance Director announces retirement

Finance Director Chris Lyons to retire for health reasons.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Newly appointed County Commissioner Christine Robinson takes the oath of office, with her husband, Eric, by her side.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 17, 2010
Robinson sworn into office

County Commissioner Christine Robinson replaces retiring Commissioner Shannon Staub.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cyrus "Cy" Bispham
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Obituary: Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham

Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham, 87, of Sarasota, died June 26. Born Dec. 11, 1925, in Sarasota, his family had deep roots on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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