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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 10, 2020
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet celebrate Graziano, Webb

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet gathered on Feb. 10 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2017
Riverview High football wallops Newsome High 57-3

The Rams led 50-3 at halftime.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
One of the biggest tips Woodleaf Hammock's Gayle Sweda and her husband, Rich Sweda, have learned is to get low. It allows the perspective of the photo to change.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents learn better phone photography in a snap

The unique phone camera class at James Patton Community Park was offered by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John and Sonja Ellis
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sea Place Welcome Back Party

Sea Place hosted a welcome back party for its owners on Wednesday, Jan. 18. They enjoyed dinner, dancing and each other's company. The Sisters Act performed live music for the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 12, 2018
Pavilion: Tragedy of the commons

Lido Beach Pavilion is typical of what happens when property is publicly owned. Also typical: Protesters who don’t offer a better plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pictures of Gurchieck’s previous homes line the main stairway.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Gurchieck Home

The annual home tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 7, 2014
FDOT continues push for interstate funding

Officials expect leftover money from other projects to fund interchange improvements for I-75 and University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
Francisco Llosa of Florado/Sharp Printing (center) breaks in front of the field to put a shot on goal. His team won the title match 10-8 over Hillcroft/Hawkwood.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 2, 2022
Thrills mark new year at Sarasota Polo Club

High-scoring title match highlights Sarasota Polo Club action

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarah and Paul Karon agreed to donate up to $500,000 in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 6, 2021
Town Center stage just the latest in a series of landmarks named for people

With a 7-0 vote, Town Commissioners approved calling the to-be-built centerpiece of the Town Center Green the Karon Family Pavilion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kylie Caffrey and Ava Laurie. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 23, 2020
Masked ninja in Lakewood Ranch

Summerfield residents try innovative ways to protect bird feeder.

  • East County
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Massimo Murdocca.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Massimo Murdocca

The Sarasota Little Leaguer had an impressive performance in his Majors-level championship game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Event coordinators Penny and Les Brassington
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Welcome Back

The tennis players at Cedars Tennis Resort took the fun off of the courts for a welcome-back get together on Thursday, Jan. 13. The club restaurant was packed and, for once, the love was positive for tennis players. It was quite the racket.

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The property is built with a Mediterranean style.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 11, 2022
$10 million sale is highest of 2022 on Longboat

Home features 100 feet of beachfront, a two-story library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 20, 2015
St. Mary has a spooky good time

The Women’s Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held a Halloween-themed welcome back luncheon on Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
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Cardinal Mooney High senior Jordyn Byrd is the reigning Gatorade Florida Volleyball Player of the Year. (File photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2022
Prose and Kohn: The Sarasota fall sports season's under-the-radar athletes

These athletes have given strong individual performances, even when their teams have been up and down.

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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 22, 2020
23 Sarasota students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Finalists for the program will be announced in February.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Bay Sarasota included this rendering of the Phase 1 park in the site plan proposal it filed with the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 18, 2019
The Bay Sarasota files site plan for first phase

The independent group leading the redevelopment of city-owned bayfront land has submitted a detailed proposal for a 10-acre park north of Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 14, 2018
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The infrared therapy pods can reach temperatures as hot as 158 degrees Farenheit.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 19, 2020
Infrared saunas a hot way to release toxins

Our reporter tests out an infrared sauna to see if there are health benefits.

  • Health
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2019
Affordable Housing: For developers, residential projects come with costs, risks

Homebuilders say the incentive to build affordable housing in Sarasota isn't strong enough for most companies.

  • Sarasota
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