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  • By June LeBell |
  • November 15, 2015
Music review: 'West Side Story'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's raw, powerful production is on par with the show's original Broadway run.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 8, 2014
Sidelines

New College to vie for national title; Runners lace up to benefit center; Sarasota Sailors come up short

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2015
Picture of Health with Abby Toole-Plummer

Athletics has played a pivotal role in Abby Toole-Plummer’s life for as long as she can remember.

  • Health
Courtesy photos CrossFit Lakewood Ranch coach Josh Davis completes one of five CrossFit Open workouts, which landed him a spot in the this weekend's regional competition.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2014
Full Force

CrossFit Lakewood Ranch trainer Josh Davis will compete in the 2014 CrossFit South East Regional Competition May 9 to May 11.

  • East County
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Middle schools celebrate reading with family literacy nights

Middle schools throughout Sarasota County will hold events Jan. 28 that are designed to bring families together to celebrate the love of reading.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Somewhere Over the Rose" runs through Aug. 31, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 15, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Somewhere Over the Rose'

Read Marty Fugate's review of 'Somewhere Over the Rose,' playing at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 21, 2011
FCCLA students complete backpack donation

Lakewood Leaders filled 40 backpacks and donated them to the One Stop Center as part of the Give Back Backpacks drive.

  • East County
  • News
Franko Skugor of Serbia and Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo of Spain advanced to the men’s doubles finals of the 2014 Sarasota Open.  File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Ranch nets Sarasota Open

After six years on Longboat Key, the Sarasota Open swings into the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Jonathan Katz

The rabbi of Temple Beth Israel has stepped into a community leadership role with new ideas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Murf Klauber

Dr. Klauber, chairman and owner of The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, promises that the Longboat resort will once again rise to the top of the tennis world.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 30, 2009
Memorable Moments

We asked Longboaters to share their most memorable moments of the past decade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alexis Orgera |
  • January 1, 2014
Book Review: 'The Night Guest' by Fiona McFarlane

Alexis Orgera reviews "The Night Guest" by Fiona McFarlane.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 27, 2016
Is Longboat Key boring?

A new list says Longboat is the fifth most boring place in Florida. Do you agree?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
While Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools run over capacity, the Manatee County School Board considers building a new high school in Parrish.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Proposed East County high school may slip away

School board members also consider Parrish for site of new high school slated for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Local officials and representatives of The Miracle League of Manasota and other agencies sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" as part of the groundbreaking ceremony.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2011
FULL STORY: Baseball complex to open

The Miracle League of Manasota and Sarasota County officially broke ground on a specialized baseball complex for individuals with disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
“Mystic Searches” began as Joe Granato’s (left) childhood fantasy. With Austin McKinley (right) and a team of others, he turned the video game into a reality, capturing the 8-bit feel of the 1980s games he grew up playing.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota artists bring childhood video-game dreams to life — in all their 8-bit glory

The video game was a childhood fantasy. Steeped in digital constraints, Joe Granato’s quest made it reality.

  • Arts + Culture
Elizabeth Woodall visits the Sarasota War Memorial to pay tribute to her son. (Photo by Nolan Peterson)
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 24, 2014
Unforgettable

Seven years after his death in Iraq, the pain and pride of Marine Peter Woodall's family and friends have not faded.

  • Sarasota
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The Rev. John C. N. Hall gives out communion to parishioners at his installation Saturday, Feb. 23. "In these first few months one word that captures the job for me is 'vision,'" Hall says. Photos by Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 28, 2013
St. Boniface welcomes new rector

The Rev. John C. N. Hall smiles at his installation Saturday, Feb 23. After months of searching and the narrowing down of 50 candidates, St. Boniface Episcopal Church has found its new rector.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River running backs Carlos Crawford, Raymond Thomas and Jaylin Austin have rushed for a combined 1,640 yards.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
Well-balanced attack

Braden River's three running backs have accounted for 20 touchdowns so far this season.

  • East County
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