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Christian Ziegler
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 6, 2024
Prosecutors decline video voyeurism charge against Christian Ziegler

Christian Ziegler was previously cleared of sexual assault allegations. The State Attorney's Office also dismisses charge that the encounter was recorded without accuser's knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Second graders Ella Baas and Aubri Darpino spend time reading in second grade teacher Laurie Rahn's nautical themed classroom. The seafoam color of the classroom adds to Rahn's theme, Rahn says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 30, 2020
Willis Elementary teachers love new space

Addition provides six new classrooms for Lakewood Ranch elementary school.

  • East County
  • News
Cully Rowell was named the 2020 Manatee County Agriculturalist of the Year.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 22, 2020
Myakka City rancher cultivates respect in Manatee County

Myakka City's Cully Rowell is named Agriculturalist of the Year for Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
The Riverview High baseball program shows off their "rally caps" during a 2023 game. Area baseball teams will need to use their rally caps in the second half of the 2024 season after slow starts to the year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 20, 2024
Sarasota baseball teams fight through early season challenges

Here's what has gone wrong for each team and how they can turn around their seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nate Jacobs, founder of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, engaged Rhames in a moderated discussion about his career. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 31, 2022
Actor Ving Rhames implores WBTT audience to follow their dreams

The "Mission Impossible" actor doesn't know how he made it to the top of the acting heap, but he credits his faith, his craft and his instinct for survival for leading him to Hollywood success.

  • Arts + Culture
Members of the Lakewood Ranch High Marching Band marched in the parade to honor the veterans.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2023
Tribute to Heroes Parade back on proper route

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities revived the Memorial Day weekend event.

  • East County
  • Opinion
More than 2 million lights line the trees at Selby Gardens for Lights in Bloom, and it takes nearly 2,000 hours to hang them all.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 6, 2022
Local couple illuminates Selby Gardens for 'Lights in Bloom'

Carolyn and Phil Babas are the couple who design the annual holiday spectacle at Selby Gardens. And they're not sure they ever want to retire.

  • Arts + Culture
The site map shows the plans for the Sarasota Orchestra's new home on 32 acres on Fruitville Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 3, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra closes on $14 million site purchase on Fruitville

After acquiring its 32-acre site outside city limits, the Sarasota Orchestra begins planning for a new music hall campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andy Sandberg, Shariffa Ali and Flora Major celebrate the announcement of the Hermitage Major Theater Award on Wednesday. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 26, 2022
Shariffa Ali wins Hermitage Major Theater Award

Theater-maker Shariffa Ali enjoyed a life-changing moment on Wednesday evening when she accepted a $35,000 commission from the Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 7, 2021
Garbage collection times returning back to normal

Waste Management has more success hiring new employees and staff illnesses are down.

  • East County
  • News
Samantha Miller has her digital artwork blown up to poster size.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 18, 2022
Embracing Our Differences returns for 2022 exhibit

The annual showcase has new artwork on display at Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Abby Frint, Giselle Bostock and Allison Stibral have become good friends through the Braden River Soccer Club. The girls said a trip to regionals in North Carolina solidified their bond even more.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 6, 2023
Braden River Soccer Club serves 1,500 Sarasota, Manatee kids

The club serves about 1,500 children in Sarasota and Manatee each year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 17, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Sept. 17

Check out a rundown of this week's news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 8, 2022
Longboat Key golfers team up to Go For the Cure

The Key Niners and Women's Golf Association played a round to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Three tennis center courts are undergoing work to upgrade the irrigation system. Photos taken Aug. 29, 2019 by Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 30, 2019
Longboat Key overhauls three tennis courts

The project should be done within the next 3-4 weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Morgan Barton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan Barton

The Lakewood Ranch High girls lacrosse player is committed to Berry College.

  • East County
  • Sports
Earlier this year, architect Dan Lear produced concept images showcasing what four-story buildings might look like on St. Armands if the city increased the maximum buildable height on the Circle. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2021
St. Armands land changes under review

Is it a good idea to allow taller buildings on the island? How about a hotel on the site of the Fillmore parking lot? The community is weighing answers to these questions and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tamara Solum and the DramaKids celebrate PajamaDay in 2019. (Courtesy)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 17, 2022
Drama Kids of Manasota celebrates 20 years of theater education

Tamara Solum looks back at 20 years of making a dramatic difference in the life of kids.

  • Arts + Culture
The Cabana Inn may finally have an opening to redevelopment. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
Cabana Inn seeks benefits of new code

The site of the Cabana Inn is serving as a real-world example of how form-based code could impact development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Miles Russell hits his tee shot on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during round two of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2024
Scores stay tight on day two of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Brandon Crick is the leader at 14 under par, with Morgan Hoffmann in second at 13 under par.

  • East County
  • Sports
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