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Rudolph and Clarice join misfit toys in Riverwalk's Tim Cunningham's Christmas lights display. Cunningham has been buying the misfit toys as he has found them since he and his family moved to Florida in 2007.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 23, 2022
East Bradenton homes shine bright during holiday season

Families are ready to deck the halls — and the yard, garage and roof — with holiday light displays.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Publix held its grand opening on the morning of Thursday, August 18. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's newest Publix opens on State Road 64

The store on the northern edge of Lakewood Ranch features the island deli concept.

  • East County
  • News
Central Park's Dasha Schultz is raising money to support refugees in her home country of Ukraine. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch woman raises money for her home country of Ukraine

The war in her homeland of Ukraine inspires Central Park's Dasha Schultz to support those affected.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Big Top Brewing co-founder and partner Mike Bisaha draws a beer from a tap at the outdoor bar at its Cock & Bull location on Cattlemen Drive.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2022
Commercial or craft, beer drinkers unite over some frosty brew

While craft brewers take beer to new levels, legacy commercial brews still dominate American consumption.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"Bonnie and Clyde" runs Nov. 16 through Dec. 19 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre's Mertz Theatre.
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 13, 2010
Music Review: Season Preview

A snapshot of this season's upcoming performances from The Sarasota Opera, The Sarasota Orchestra, The Asolo Repertory Theatre and more.

  • Arts + Culture
Gloria Musicae singers will perform the chamber opera. Photo taken at The Ringling Circus Museum.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 30, 2016
The Swedish Songbird, Uncaged

Libby Larsen’s opera, 'Barnum’s Bird,' tells the story of the world’s first pop icon.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 23, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Cake'

In her new film, "Cake," Jennifer Aniston gives a fearless performance as a woman whose life is in ruins.

  • Arts + Culture
Brian Will has assumed title of Sarasota Yacht Club's new Commodore. Courtesy Photo Emma Dodge.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 2, 2021
Yacht club's new commodore flies high

Brian Will's career included fighter jets, airliners and a love of the sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Danielle Brown & Juan Gil in Ricardo Graziano's Symphony of Sorrows. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 19, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet plans to raise the barre in upcoming 2018-2019 season

Sarasota Ballet’s 2018-2018 season will feature changes in roles and repertoire to increase the company's standards.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 27, 2013
Business Observer

Sanctuary manager earns PCAM designation; SYC introduces Farm-to-Fork initiative; The Met on St. Armands to host Feed-a-Family event; Moore's celebrates 46th anniversary

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 5, 2012
County hires CSDC Systems, pays settlement for copyright infringement

Sarasota County commissioners approved a $200,000 legal settlement, and a $2.6 million contract with a tech firm for an IT upgrade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lt. Ron Koper, Firefighter/Paramedic Tyler Anderson, Assistant Chief Mike Regnier, Lt. Tim Haas, FF/P David Oliger, FF/P Jason Berzowski, FF/P Daniel Martinez, FF/P William Lewis and Therapy Dog Hunter
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 15, 2022
Longboat Fire Department celebrates annual awards ceremony

Lt. Ron Koper received the department's award for Employee of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Artist Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott looks forward to opening the new space. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 10, 2018
Sarasota Contemporary Dance to move into new home in Rosemary District

Sarasota Contemporary Dance is ready to welcome not only company members but the community at large to its new studio space.

  • Arts + Culture
Pine View School graduate  MInnah Stein advocates for sexual assault awareness
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 30, 2018
Pine View School graduate MInnah Stein advocates for sexual assault awareness

Minnah Stein has been nationally recognized for her work addressing sexual assault in Sarasota high schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ron Basque and Ryan Modjeski, 13, sing "Believe" from "Finding Neverland."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 10, 2018
Final act for Players Centre?

The performing arts group announces upcoming season, which could be its final at the current theater.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 29, 2018
Braden River names new girls basketball coach

Stephanie Smith will lead the Pirates next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Morgan Mulholland, winner of the Congressional Art Competition, will have her art on display in Washington, D.C.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch artist earns Congressional Art award

Lakewood Ranch High School graduate heads to the U.S. Capitol to see her art displayed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 1, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 2

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 12, 2012
People of Walmart: Sarasota Edition

People of Walmart: Sarasota Edition

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gabriel
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 26, 2014
Your Neighbor: Susan Gabriel

Susan Gabriel's flute can be heard playing through the halls of her Laurel Park apartment building. The musician, journalist and artist has been practicing her music and collaborating with local artists in her apartment for her program, ARISE Music Arts Communication.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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