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Parker Lawhorne and Kelly Leissler started Plump Sisters Productions to offer Sarasota a narrative, musical-comedy drag performance.Photo by Salvatore Brancifort
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 7, 2016
The Plump Sisters bring musical-comedy drag performance to Sarasota

With their musical-comedy drag duo, Plump Sisters Productions, Parker Lawhorne and Kelly Leissler pay over-the-top tribute to showbiz of the past.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeanne Dubi and Christine Johnson are longtime friends and allies, and their organizations have regularly partnered over the years. This project is their most consequential undertaking.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 17, 2023
Nonprofits pair up to preserve Celery Fields

The Sarasota Audubon Society and the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast have collaborated to rewild the Quad Parcels at the Celery Fields, creating new bird habitats and wildlife viewing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Allen Speer, Mia Braddock, Laurie Swink, Jerry Fox and Stacey Efaw
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 18, 2023
Sex trafficking survivor speaks out at Christ Church

Christ Church began supporting Selah Freedom in December after making a $50,000 donation to the anti-trafficking nonprofit in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chamber ambassador Brian Wiffin, assistant manager of stores Janeane Diaz, Mayor Kyle Battie, Cariloha owner Jeff Snell and chamber ambassador  Patti Bosco.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 15, 2023
Bamboo clothing, bedding retailer cuts ribbon on St. Armands

Cariloha Sarasota celebrated its reopening with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce on May 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Located in Bay Isles, 3150 Bayou Sound is a three-bedroom home sold that for $2.1 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 5, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for June 19-23 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Bay Isles home on Bayou Sound tops the week's sales at $2.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2013
Subcommittee strives to determine focus

The new P&Z subcommittee is exploring whether the town needs stricter codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 5, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 19, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 19

Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 19

  • Arts + Entertainment
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KB Invictus LLC sold the home at 352 N. Washington Drive to Andrew and Jennifer Gater, of Ontario, for $3.45 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 30, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 14-18 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in John Ringling Estates tops the week's sales at $3.45 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Tammy and Richard Karp. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 1, 2019
Gentlemen play on Sweeney Todd character for Asolo Rep's Starry Night 3

Designing Daughters launch new campaign for tenth anniversary, Tomeika Hunter Koski shares her journey and more on the scene this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2011
Manatee County accepting board applications

Manatee County Government is seeking applicants for vacancies on the Special Magistrate and Code Enforcement Board.

  • East County
  • News
A 34.5-acre D.H. Horton project to build 99 townhomes on Linger Lodge Road will go before the Manatee County Commission on Sept. 7 at the land use meeting. The request is to rezone 17.8 acres.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 23, 2023
Rezoning considered for more residential in East County

An extension to the Hillwood development was approved, while a development on Linger Lodge road was pushed to next month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 22, 2020
Michael Kors headlines second annual Red Ribbon Gala

The CAN Community Health event was hosted Feb. 22 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 13, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 14

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Jan Ricard, a volunteer at Woodland Community Church's food bank, goes through fruits as they prepare for food distribution.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 17, 2023
East Manatee food pantries see consistent, growing demand

A Woodland Community Church food bank representative says that more grandparents raising children have been relying on the donations.

  • East County
  • News
Brenda Dykgraaf and Jose Ignacio Monsalve Cadena sold their home at 216 Bird Key Drive to Michael Bonasera, trustee, of Sarasota, for $5.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 23, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 7-11 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Bird Key Drive tops the week's sales at $5.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino, who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, wears the Fire Department City of New York patch. He spoke during Day of Remembrance in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2021
Day of Remembrance offers emotional 9/11 tribute in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Day of Remembrance honors 9/11 heroes.

  • East County
  • News
Here is a rendering of the new South Fire Station 92. It is scheduled to open in April 2021.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 23, 2020
Zoning Board approves variance for south fire station

The new building for Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is scheduled to open in April 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
UMR Sports Founder Ryan Moore points out the additional room on the new volleyball courts that will allow players to utilize running serves.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 13, 2022
UMR Sports campus in east Bradenton begins to take shape

UMR Sports has nearly completed its six pickleball courts and four sand volleyball courts with baseball/softball fields on the way.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Phipps Home Design |
  • February 23, 2023
Your Home Should Reflect Who You Are and How You Want to Live

Designing a home that is right for you goes far beyond the number of bedrooms you need. Phipps Home Design, with exceptional home design since 1994, is here to help.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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