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"I'm in no hurry to retire," says Asolo Rep production manager Victor Meyrich, who this year celebrated his 43rd season with the company. "I have a great stake in this whole operation."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 30, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: A Major Production

Asolo Rep production manager Victor Meyrich is sitting pretty these days, thanks to statewide recognition for his work and a new million-dollar production center.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2015
in 2015 i resolve to ...

In the new year, East County students pledge to play outside, read more, help the elderly, be nicer to their siblings and maybe even buy a pet goat.

  • East County
  • Schools
One of the city of Greenville, S.C.’s most controversial moves involved buying lots behind the Reedy River for mixed-use developments. Photo courtesy of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2011
TOP STORY, SEPT.: Greenville outlines its success story

Sarasota hosted the economic development director of Greenville, S.C., to hear how the city revitalized its downtown core since the 1970s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara Tahmosh-Newell was named SSAS principal, effective Feb. 1.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 16, 2012
New principal excited about future at SSAS

Tara Tahmosh-Newell, a longtime teacher at SSAS, took the school's reins Feb. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
(John McGuire) Chef Rich Demarse shows off his new Mar Vista kitchen.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 15, 2017
Mar Vista gets a brand new kitchen

The Longbeach Village restaurant also welcomes a new head chef.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 4, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 9 and 10

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 9 and 10

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Steve Mullen, Angus Rogers and James Brearley are behind the North End Hotel & Beach Club.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2016
Floridays names Longboat Key hotel project

Building a hotel on the Key’s north end is rife with obstacles. But Floridays Project Manager James Brearley sees an opportunity worth the effort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul, Mark and Rob Caragiulo, owners of Owen's Fish Camp, look forward to the new opportunities a restaurant in Lakewood Ranch will bring for them and the community.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch lands big Fish Camp

Lakewood Ranch's new Owen's Fish Camp to recapture atmosphere of Sarasota location

  • East County
  • News
The last sand haul concluded Monday on Longboat Key.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key dredging delayed again by hurricane

It’s the second time project manager Steve Bassett had to move his dredge from Longboat to Tampa for safe harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Kouris, Florida Blue Market Leader, Southwest Florida |
  • August 5, 2021
New law lowers health plan costs for older adults

New law lowers health plan costs for older adults

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 23, 2017
Amore set to open Friday

On Oct. 27, Amore Restaurant will open its doors at its new Burns Court location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Waterlefe resident Bill Quigley has been a golf course member for one year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 24, 2015
Waterlefe seeks green players

A new membership category could get course on par.

  • East County
  • News
A sign on the door at Stitch Boutique states the clothing store is closed for fall renovations.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
Stitch Boutique merchandise vanishes

Last week, a co-owner at Stitch Boutique discovered $40,000 in merchandise had been taken from the store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 2, 2013
Head to the Selby Gardens to celebrate the Fourth

Head to the Selby Gardens to celebrate the Fourth

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Chapel signs cell-tower lease

The Longboat Island Chapel signed a lease July 26 for a 150-foot cell tower to be placed on its property at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Monday's presentation included this conceptual image showcasing plans to elevate the performing arts center on stilts with parking at ground level.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2019
Van Wezel shares progress report on venue planning

Plans for a new bayfront performing arts center include a 2,250-seat main hall, but details on cost estimates are still forthcoming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Resident Martin Hyde has called the new email system an obfuscation of public records.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 26, 2018
City officials discuss public access to emails

At least two people have raised concerns about a new system that changes the ability to read emails to and from city employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2019
City announces temporary closure for Payne Park skate park

The skate park will close beginning Nov. 15 as the city considers two options for the future management of the facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"When I married my husband, he said I would never have to work again," she says. "In fact, he didn’t even want me to work."
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 12, 2012
Neighbors: Mary Ann Pelley

Breakfast hostess Mary Ann Pelley brings service and smiles to those who dine at Clayton's.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
$18.1 million in facelifts are planned for Bay Haven School for Basics Plus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2022
Three planned new schools will house 5,100 student in flourishing south Sarasota County

Two new schools in Wellen Park and a third nearby will serve the Venice-North Port area as Sarasota County Public Schools plans for growth. A historic school will also get a makeover.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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