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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
Annemarie Graff of Bank OZK and former LWRBA CEO Heather Kasten volunteer at the first annual Alliance Gives Back Volunteer Days in 2018.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 23, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's altruistic event survives

The third annual Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Gives Back Volunteer Days will be a hybrid of in-person, virtual sessions.

  • East County
  • News
The latest group of officers to go through the International Police Mountain Bike Association training.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 14, 2020
Sarasota Police find mountain bikes work in city

Sarasota Police Department officers use mountain bikes to get around the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jenny Aldrich plays Princess Jenny during the tour.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 27, 2020
'Discover Sarasota' through a child's mind

The tour will be offered on select Sundays through July.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jacob and Darrell Brooks enjoyed the state tournament despite Braden River's elimination.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2019
Little Leaguer learns from painful loss

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Police Chief Pete Cumming said many of his department's calls are public service or traffic-related.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 15, 2018
Police calls remain consistent in Longboat Key

Traffic stops number 1 in Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Braden River High beach volleyball team is the regional champion for the second year in a row.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 24, 2019
Pirates beach volleyball set to plunder state tournament

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Ballet performed Martha Graham's "Appalachian Spring" in "Iconographic." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • October 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet honors legendary choreographers in 'Iconographic'

Sarasota Ballet's "Iconographic" program featured Galina Samsova's "Paquita," Martha Graham's "Appalachian Spring" and Ricardo Graziano's "Symphony of Sorrows."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 17, 2019
Mark Hubbard wins inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

Maverick McNealy finished two strokes back at Lakewood National Golf Club

  • East County
  • Sports
Lesa Silvermore performs with her band, Lesa Silvermore and The Growlers. Photo by Trey Jones
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 15, 2019
Scene & Heard: O3.15.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Guests of the job fair had a wide variety of businesses and industries to select.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 3, 2019
Higher goals at job fair in Lakewood Ranch

In a modern age full of LinkedIn requests and Indeed job applications, some companies — and job seekers — believe there’s no way to substitute genuine human interaction between employers and job candidates.

  • East County
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A condominium at Grand Bay II on Longboat Key topped all real estate transactions for the week, selling at $1.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 28, 2018
Grand Bay II condo tops weekly sales at $1.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Sharks swimmer Austin Katz finished fifth in the 200-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials July 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sarasota's Austin Katz looks to 2020

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kimberly Bleach of Bank of America Client Foundation poses with Selby President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki but the ribbon on the newly improved dock.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 28, 2017
Adventure docks at Selby

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bridges the gap between land and sea with dock dedication.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cyclists in the Lakewood Ranch-based Village Idiots cycling group turn onto  Hidden River Trail from Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to travel to Lorraine Road during a weekly Wednesday night ride.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2017
For cyclists, it's an open road in Lakewood Ranch

No-cycling signs come down on Hidden River Trail.

  • East County
  • News
Mark and Annette Gabrick groove to "What is hip?" at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2018
Tipsy woman objects to being denied a seat in Lakewood Ranch

Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 3, 2018
Gold bars? Not really

Cops corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Robyn Bell conducts The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 8, 2017
Pops Orchestra to put on Season of Celebrities

The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton will feature a guest artist at each concert.

  • Arts + Culture
The Riverview Kilties march in the Sarasota Veterans Day Parade. The band will travel to Chicago to participate in the city’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 15, 2017
Riverview band marches to a new beat

Riverview will be marching down the streets of Chicago this Thanksgiving with a new director in the lead.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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