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The new, smaller performances are being planned for November. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 1, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra postpones concerts through May 2021

The organization will have smaller, socially-distanced shows starting in November.

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer Tullio has run 11 marathons for her son, Grayson, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The first race was the New York City Marathon. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 8, 2015
Mom goes the extra 26.2 miles for son

Two marathons divided by six days over two coasts add up to Jennifer Tullio’s most rigorous physical challenge yet. But she’s running for a reason.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien, Licensed Real Estate Agents |
  • January 10, 2019
List Your Home and Win the Sale!

List Your Home and Win the Sale!

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Lynda Young has utilized the food pantry at Woodland, The Community Church since it opened five years ago. She relies on the free nonperishable items to feed her three children.  Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2014
Food Bank launches food drive to fill pantries' shelves

The White Out Hunger campaign's Grand Challenge kicks off earlier this year to meet the high volume of visitors to area food pantries during the summer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 15, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 16

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Abby Simpson. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2019
McNeal Elementary student spreads the love

McNeal Elementary student spreads the love through goodie bags

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 2, 2021
OPINION: Ivermectin II: Cons and pros

Readers chastised us, saying we were promoting a COVID-19 drug that’s dangerous and unproven. Dr. Pierre Kory addresses those concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bob Harrigan broadcasted live from the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 7, 2022
Annual disaster prep seminar readies residents for an active hurricane season

Increasing climate temperatures are leading to more hurricanes, data shows. And having a plan in place before a storm hits is key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Indigo Alexis, Flori Roberts and Charles Martin
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 19, 2014
Achievers Scholarship Partners Holiday Luncheon

Achievers Scholarship Partners Holiday Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Sean Allison  led the Manatee County YMCA for 15 years. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2020
Sean Allison resigns as Manatee County YMCA's CEO

The Manatee County YMCA has begun its process for finding his replacement.

  • East County
  • News
Front: Kitty Libert, Carlene Johnson and Charles Wickersham; middle: Bob Whitney, Esther Libert, Ramona Johnson, Rae Ferguson and Ethel Libert; back, Charles Whitney, James Libert and Art Ferguson
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
FROM THE ARCHIVES: 1990: Village students held 50-year reunion

Alumni of the Longbeach Village School found an island that had changed "a little" when they reunited 50 years later.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Approximately 850 students in Sarasota County will receive free internet access in the first year of the program.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota County Schools collaborates to provide free internet access to low-income students

Sprint’s 1Million Project aims to help approximately “1 million low-income high school students across the country by providing them with free high-speed Internet access at home.”

  • Sarasota
  • News
With a statewide closure of nonessential businesses set to expire at the end of the month, a group of local business leaders is advocating for a rapid reopening over the next few weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2020
Business leaders advocate for reopening region

An ad-hoc task force is encouraging government officials to lift some COVID-19 restrictions and allow businesses in Sarasota and Manatee to resume operating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CEO Cheryl Mendelson and Kevin Jackson
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 16, 2019
Van Wezel Foundation welcomes Seal for annual gala

The Van Wezel Foundation gala was held Feb. 16 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
New Briefs

Town to hold interviews for P&Z director; Town, Chamber to unveil advertising program; Publix receives extended construction hours; Commission holds off on charter review

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Terri Klauber and Renee Phinney
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 22, 2018
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida brings South Africa to Sarasota

Cooking for Wishes: A Taste of Africa was held Feb. 22 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse said it's unfair to expect Manatee County citizens to look through a 1,700-page agenda over one weekend.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 10, 2021
More advance notice now given on Manatee County agendas

Manatee County commissioners hope increased agenda review time leads to more transparency

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Wertheimer is the executive director of Embracing Our Differences.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 26, 2019
Scene & Heard 07.30.19

From grants recipients (Embracing Our Differences and Ringling College of Art and Design) to accreditation winners (Historic Spanish Point), there's a lot to celebrate on the Sarasota A&E scene this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • September 15, 2018
Patrons take a bite out of downtown with the Sarasota Opera

Taste of Downtown was held Sept. 15 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
Sunjin Lim's Dwell.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 27, 2022
Art advisory board selects Dwell for Fruitville Road roundabout

Artwork was among three finalists considered for City Commission action.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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