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Theresa Puskar experiences her own fairytale on her journey of self-discovery in "Causeless Joy."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 5, 2020
SaraSolo’s Winterfest multiplies the power of one

New split season gives solo performers more time in the spotlight.

  • Arts + Culture
The Mark, which opened in 2019, has nearly 50,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space — but residents are worried prospective tenants in their downtown building will prove problematic. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • December 9, 2021
Lemon Avenue plans spark public pushback

As the city reviews proposals for new businesses at The Mark and in Paul Thorpe Park, residents are concerned about how commercial activity might affect a central segment of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 11, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: BRE

Students in Tracie Nissley's fourth- and fifth-grade classroom at Braden River Elementary discuss the difficulties of taking the FCAT.

  • East County
  • Schools
Eileen Walsh Normile is chairwoman of the Sarasota Planning Board.
  • By Eileen Walsh Normile |
  • June 20, 2019
My View: Blank slates or informed volunteers?

Questions over Epoch appeal raise a broader issue of expertise, involvement on advisory boards.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mandy Mathieu, John Stiles, Nerissa Street and Joanna Fox will present work from their Hermitage retreat on August 7.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 28, 2015
Hermitage Artist Retreat presenting STARs arts education recipients on August 7

Recipients of the STARs residency represent arts educators from across Florida including Joanna Fox, Mandy Mathieu, John Stiles and Nerissa Street.

  • Arts + Culture
Students (from l-r) Bryce Griggs and Vanya Passanita perform on the Trampoline Wall while Rylee Roulette looks on during the Sailor Circus 2021 spring show.  (Photo: John Jones)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 21, 2021
Sailor Circus Academy returns with 'Let It Snow' holiday show

The rich Sarasota tradition of the Sailor Circus Academy returns for another holiday show headlined by student performers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 14, 2009
FST playwrights unscripted

How Florida Studio Theatre's Adam Ratner and Beth Duda put a new spin on an old fairytale.

  • Arts + Culture
Latin American major influencers include José Julián Martí Pérez - a Cuban poet, philosopher, essayist, journalist, translator, professor, and publisher, who is considered a Cuban national hero. His statue is in Gillespie Park.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 23, 2021
Latin music brings rich history to Sarasota

Cuban-born Renesito Avich, a master of the Tres guitar, is a prime example of how Cuban music is considered one of the richest and most influential regional music in the world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2014
District beats budget woes

The Manatee County School District will end the fiscal year with a budget surplus - the first time it's happened since the 2010-2011 school year.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview senior Connor DeMichele walks the course at Lakewood National Golf Club. He finished tied for 10th at the team's regional tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Fall playoffs enter final stretch

As high school winter sports begin, the fall sports have unfinished business.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A trio of adolescent ducklings acclimates from hand feedings to self reliance in a communal aviary at Save Our Seabirds before the birds are released into the wild.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 1, 2013
Baby birds land temporary home at Save Our Seabirds

For Helene Adams, late March kicks off the most wonderful time of the year - or at least the most adorable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sue Stearns and her daughter, Hannah Rudo, talk to Gangi the parrot while they attend the second birthday party for Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 13, 2010
A sweet birthday for Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds enjoyed its second birthday party Saturday, Nov. 13. The party, 'Just Desserts,' was sponsored by the Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club and included music by Jim Morris and Sunny Jim White.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • August 11, 2021
Don’t close the door on Siesta Key

Let’s be generous, welcoming and consistent.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bishop Animal Shelter Director Keith Pratt gets a visit from Elmer the cat at Bishop Animal Shelter on Oct. 15.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 1, 2021
Bishop Animal Shelter readies for donation to county

Donation of a $10 million pet animal facility has Manatee County considering its options.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • April 30, 2009
Commission, planning board rift affects all

If the two governmental bodies can't come together soon, Longboat residents will feel the effect in their daily lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County is opening CARES Act applications for nonprofits, small businesses and homeowners this month. The window for nonprofits closes this week.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 2, 2021
CARES Act applications opening this week in Manatee County

Manatee County nonprofits, businesses and homeowners can apply for CARES Act assistance

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior Tayven Clark made his first varsity start at quarterback in his uncle Jared Clark's first game as head Coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2021
Our columnist's favorite moments of the HS sports season

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Class attending a talk given by Ogden Clark about bettering communications in neighborhoods.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 23, 2018
Summit stresses neighborhood communication

East county residents attend Manatee County Neighborhood Services workshop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unicorp National Development Inc. President Chuck Whittall used the town's 712 zoning code changes to try to persuade commissioners to approve his application to adapt town policy.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 24, 2018
Longboat developer backs off on Colony density request

"We heard the community loud and clear,'' Whittall says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 2020 Dick Vitale Gala will be a virtual-only event, Dick Vitale and the V Foundation for Cancer Research announced Wednesday.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 15, 2020
2020 Dick Vitale Gala will move to a virtual presentation

The event, already postponed from April to September, will now be online-only out of COVID-19 concerns.

  • East County
  • Sports
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