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Brian Roberts, who played for the Orioles and Yankees, will be the guest speaker Oct. 8 at Fellowship of Christian Athletes banquet at the Church of Hope in Sarasota. The banquet is free to attend.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 1, 2019
Fellowship of Christian Athletes hopes to grow in Lakewood Ranch area schools.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes hopes to grow in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
New College celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 22, 2011
New College ranked No. 2 best value college in U.S.

The Princeton Review and USA Today have partnered to rank the nation's top 50 public and private colleges.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The sound of silence . . . please

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • October 31, 2012
Dance Review: 'The Sarasota Ballet presents the Paul Taylor Dance Company'

The Sarasota Ballet kicked off its 22nd season with an exciting performance by one of the most notable contemporary dance companies in America - Paul Taylor Dance Company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 30, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 6, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 7

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Artista recently received a welcome package from the city of Sarasota, including a letter from Mayor Suzanne Atwell, thanking the owner for doing business in Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2012
New arts academy comes to Sarasota

A visual and performing arts academy recently opened in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 20, 2014
Committee searches for street sculptures

The Public Art Committee is tasked with making recommendations on artwork for the city's forthcoming roundabout centers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sydney Sweeney and Brittany O'Grady in "The White Lotus." Photo via HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 30, 2021
Binge Blog: "Evil" serves gleeful scares while "The White Lotus" skewers elite society

Plus, "Old"memes and the nice, normal lamb from the "Lamb" trailer, who is, again, normal.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Manatee County revises Land Development Code

Changes to the county's Land Development Code seek to encourage redevelopment and economic development.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 1, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: First responders pull man from the water

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 31, 2016
Music Review: Artist Series Concerts 20th Anniversary

The local series celebrated two decades with a fun, entertaining evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 14, 2021
Betterment book club

These three books will help you get back on track as New Year's Resolutions flag.

  • Health
Chris Duke speaks to veterans on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 14, 2022
Gratitude America hosts veteran's retreat on Siesta Key Beach

Veterans worked through traumatic experiences through nature-based activities.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes is one of three candidates for the county's acting administrator role. A decision will likely be made March 9.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 24, 2021
Manatee County will evaluate three candidates for acting administrator

Former Sarasota Commissioner Charles Hines not a slam dunk as other candidates come into the picture.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High named Rod Dragash its athletics director on Aug. 7. Dragash previously served as Booker’s AD for six years before resigning in 2016. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.10.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.10.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Willis Smith executives Dave Sessions and John LaCivita with Howard Tibbals at the groundbreaking of the Ringling Museum Tibbals Circus Museum in 2003.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2022
Willis Smith celebrates 50 years of impact in the Sarasota and Manatee counties region

Mote, Ringling and schools projects highlight the Lakewood Ranch company's resume.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 7, 2021
Longboat Library hosts first book sale of 2021

The library welcomed borrowers back after nearly a year with its doors closed due to the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 24, 2018
Lakewood Ranch hosts first seafood festival

Lakewood Ranch Seafood and Music Festival comes to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, first annual festival, seafood, music, 2018

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 29, 2017
Let the campaigns begin for Longboat Commission

Now that qualification season is over, here's a recap of the Longboat Town Commission candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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