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Jerald Wheat and Imani Lee Williams in Looking for Ithaca. (Photo by Sophia Marquart.)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 13, 2022
Asolo Rep on Tour brings Homer into the modern day

It was hard enough to adapt Homer's "The Odyssey" for the modern day. And then Hurricane Ian came along.

  • Arts + Culture
Those coming to the site for the supplies should be prepared to produce identification confirming their residency in Sarasota County. Â Â (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 30, 2022
Sarasota County prepares to open supplies-distribution sites

Three of four located in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ian, though one close to city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore and Vittorio Nastasi |
  • January 20, 2021
Nursing home reform is needed in response to COVID-19

The evidence indicates that CON laws are counterproductive to the goals of reducing costs and improving quality.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
Pension flames Longboat Key firefighter hiring problem

Six firefighters must retire in 2016. Fire Chief Paul Dezzi worries lagging salaries and high pension costs for employees will make it difficult to fill the void when they leave.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative president Michéle Des Verney Redwine has a full slate of panels, student exhibitions, community programs and more set for 2021. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 17, 2021
Arts Collaborative aims to be busy in 2021

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative plans to nonprofit kicks off a busy year with a panel discussion on Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 2, 2019
YMCAs to hold 'State of Y' meetings

Save Our Y leaders will meet with patrons at the Frank G. Berlin Sr. and Evalyn Sadlier Jones branches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Philip and Nancy Kotler and Margot and Warren Coville donate their combined 300-piece glass art collections to the Ringling.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 3, 2015
Dazzling Donation

Philip and Nancy Kotler and Warren and Margot Coville announce major financial and artistic gift to the Ringling for glass pavilion.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 11, 2022
Jamie Hannon named Southside Elementary School principal

Hannon has served as interim principal since July 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • 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
A resident captured a video of a coyote in his neighborhood in north Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 20, 2018
Residents report coyote sightings

Experts say coyotes generally don't pose a threat to humans, but pet owners should take caution to protect small animals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Atlanta improv group Dad's Garage will perform July 12, 13, 19 and 20 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Scene & Heard 06.27.19

This week on the A&E scene Marie Selby Botanical Gardens became a Smithsonian Affiliate, Ringling College of Art and Design won a national award and much more.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards announces the upcoming season. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 25, 2019
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2019-2020 season

Next season will bring ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and several new works to the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2022
Christopher Boyne

The family and friends of Christopher Boyne are sad to give news of his recent passing on January 29th, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The new watering schedule impacts neighborhoods in every Lakewood Ranch Phase 1 community development district.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 21, 2018
Complaints flow about Lakewood Ranch irrigation schedule

Lakewood Ranch Phase I residents upset about stinky watering during prime hours.

  • East County
  • News
Daniel Radcliffe plays a widowed father whose presence seems unwelcome, while conducting business in a remote English village
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 8, 2012
Film Review: 'The Woman in Black'

Sometimes you get sucked into seeing a film because of the actors involved. So, when the enormously successful Harry Potter chap tackles a new genre, I'm game. In his new film, "The Woman in Black," Daniel Radcliffe may have been best served passing on it.

  • Arts + Culture
Our fearless author confronts the comedic horrors of the pandemic.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 27, 2020
The Lighter Side of COVID

Laughter really isn’t the best medicine. But here’s a prescription for comedy anyway. I’m not a doctor. It’s the best I can do.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Coming arts and culture center books Hamilton

The American musical based on the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will have a three-week run on Longboat Key.

  • April Fools
Drew Clark.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Drew Clark

The Lakewood Ranch rising senior kicker talks his origins in football and

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 7, 2023
Where are the Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipients now?

The Taylor Emmons Scholarship was formed to go its recipients a boost forward in life at the Out-of-Door Academy. Here's how it is doing.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 24, 2022
Queen's Harbor home tops sales at $3.6 million

A Queen's Harbor home on Fair Oaks Lane tops the week's sales at $3.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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