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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 19, 2017
Three things

Glamorous penthouses

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Olivia Ortiz broke her own new school record Oct. 16, finishing in 18:15 at the Pre-State Invitational.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 3, 2010
Going the Distance

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Olivia Ortiz captured the individual Manatee County Championship Oct. 27 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Ballet’s “Transcending Movement” performance will run Jan. 25-28. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 9, 2019
Scene & Heard 01.10.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, from Sarasota Ballet adding a new performance to The Pops Orchestra donating $5,000 to Sarasota Military Officers Scholarship Fund of the Military Officers Association of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jerry Bilik will spend hours writing and arranging scores at his keyboard piano in his and his wife Helga's living room in Pelican Cove.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 24, 2015
Jerry Bilik says if it ain't Baroque, fix it

Composer Jerry Bilik is on a mission to put classical music back in the mainstream by appealing to listeners — not musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
“Pip” was made possible by donors Gary and Melody Johnson. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Scene & Heard 10.18.18

Here's your look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota County faces administrative challenge over Lakewood Ranch expansion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2022
Sarasota County faces administrative challenge over Lakewood Ranch expansion

Two Bern Creek residents have filed the challenge over the planned Lakewood Ranch Southeast development, citing its impact on wildlife and traffic.

  • East County
  • News
Swell Things cuts the ribbon.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 10, 2019
Siesta Key Chamber unveils new businesses

Four new businesses cut the ribbon in Davidson's Plaza on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"The Cake" will introduce audiences to Della, a baker who is stuck in a moral quandary. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre stages play 'The Cake' by producer of 'This is Us'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Cake' uses a story about food to find humanity in diversity.

  • Arts + Culture
Pete Cumming has served as Longboat Key’s police chief since 2012. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Cumming explains 2014 police stats

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming offers insight about the types of incidents that were up and down in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Legacy Trail's east-west segment runs past the Pompano Trailhead, just south of Robarts Arena.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2022
Newest Legacy Trail stop opens in Sarasota

The Pompano Trailhead features 12 lighted pickleball courts and other amenities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Avian club members are devoted to all feathered creatures
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 17, 2023
Avian club members are devoted to all feathered creatures

The Lakewood Ranch Avian Club and Cindy Gordon, its founder and president, come together over their love of birds — no matter where they find them.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 11, 2021
A generational decision

Where the Sarasota Orchestra lands will be a pivotal influence on the city of Sarasota’s cultural future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2014
Sidelines

Pirates to offer summer camp; Registration for i9 basketball underway; LAX tournament coming to Premier; Tryouts for BRSC teams upcoming

  • East County
  • Sports
Boats are anchored along newly dredged portions of Greer Island. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • August 2, 2022
New boater rules set after completion of emergency dredge on Beer Can Island

Restricted areas on the north end of Longboat Key will only allow swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 11, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key improves on 2020 Red Kettle drive

Income was up but St. Armands Circle kettle grabs top spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Contemporary Dance artist Melissa Rummel is one of the dancers performing in "Evolving/Revolving." Photo by Sorcha Augustine
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 'Evolving/Revolving' looks back and ahead

SCD's last show of the season honors company’s past and future.

  • Arts + Culture
Although much of the Lakewood Ranch area doesn't have too many concerns from a hurricane's storm surge, high winds cause create a disastrous situation.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 12, 2022
Manatee offers preparedness expo as hurricane season approaches

Designed to help residents form a plan, the Hurricane Preparedness Expo will feature 45 displays and more than 20 emergency vehicles.

  • East County
  • News
A 35-foot pole was erected to the left of the town's welcome sign on the North end of the island.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 12, 2022
Three of nine Longboat cell poles now on the job

The remaining six poles are expected to be on air in the coming weeks, according to a statement from Verizon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 6, 2020
New pair of swans, Chuck and Margie, come to Longboat Key

The birds will hopefully have success mating and producing viable cygnets in the spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
School board OKs equity job

The new administrative role will focus on equity across the district and innovate teacher development techniques.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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