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Manatee Technical College career counselors Nancy Beltran, Cecilia Navarrete, Rafaela Carrillo Casique and Gwen Smith-Warzyk and case manager Linda Silva can't wait for the adult education building to be constructed.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 2, 2023
MTC plans main campus expansion

Designs are being finalized for a building to house adult education programs on Manatee Technical College's Bradenton campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • May 11, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Bay Front Condos

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch's Ken Kaizen purchases shirts from employee of University Park Country Club Nick Gray.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
University Park decision due

Manatee Commission to consider formation of University Park Recreation District.

  • East County
  • News
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Neil Giraldo created Three Chord bourbon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 27, 2023
Musician Neil Giraldo delivers rockin' bourbon to Sarasota

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist's premium Three Chord Bourbon made its debut in Sarasota's market.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Victoria Krupa

Victoria Krupa, 17, is enjoying a stellar junior year as Cardinal Mooney's goalkeeper for the lacrosse team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
JR Rosenberg (44) is a dominant linebacker at Cardinal Mooney High. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2022
Prose and Kohn: 10 senior athletes to watch in Sarasota

A look at the area's top senior football players before practice begins Aug. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • August 20, 2020
Peace Through Divorce

Peace Through Divorce

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Christian Sampson's experiments with color and light have resulted in his largest work to date, "Vita in Motu." (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 18, 2022
Ringling alum's creations require a glass of a different color

Christian Sampson grew up in Bradenton, and his work with dichroic glass has landed him at the Sarasota Art Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
An engineer with the city for 25 years, Alex DavisShaw is focused on helping Sarasota develop a long-term transportation strategy, among other efforts. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
Q+A with Alex DavisShaw

As an engineer with the city of Sarasota, Alex DavisShaw has a lot on her plate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd and Eddie Morton, co-owners of Morton's Market,  have helped keep the 50-year business alive.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 16, 2019
Morton's Market celebrates 50 years

The grocer, located at 1924 S Osprey Ave, has survived the introduction of grocery chains and multiple ownerships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeanne Dubi and Christine Johnson are longtime friends and allies, and their organizations have regularly partnered over the years. This project is their most consequential undertaking.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 17, 2023
Nonprofits pair up to preserve Celery Fields

The Sarasota Audubon Society and the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast have collaborated to rewild the Quad Parcels at the Celery Fields, creating new bird habitats and wildlife viewing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Terry Phelps of Lakewood Ranch loads some tree trimmings onto a cart for disposal at Dream Oaks Camp. Phelps was one of more than 20 volunteers that took part in the event. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 18, 2021
LWRBA members volunteer for local causes

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance continues its annual Giveback campaign with dozens of events.

  • East County
  • News
Sonoya Mizuno in "Devs." Photo via FX on Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2020
Binge Blog: Don't worry, you're going to figure it out

"Devs" and, well, whatever else you need, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Children are encouraged to come in costume to Boo Fest for  trick or treating at sponsor booths and other festivities. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 28, 2015
Boo Fest venue changes

Premier Sports Campus will host the event for the first time.

  • East County
  • News
The $1.42 billion purchase is one of the largest made by Roper Industries.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2012
Roper embarks on $1.4 billion deal

Lakewood Ranch-based Roper Industries plans to acquire Sunquest Information Systems for $1.42 billion.

  • East County
  • News
Friday organizer Frank Sulzman and original Friar member Matt Zito are two of about 50 regulars who play each week.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Friars golf group swings into 25th year

The group, which is the oldest at the Longboat Key Club, is comprised of about 50 regular, experienced players.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Common Nonsense: Deconstructing 'Frasier,' grief and home-buying
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • January 29, 2014
Common Nonsense: Deconstructing 'Frasier,' grief and home-buying

Common Nonsense: Deconstructing 'Frasier,' grief and home-buying

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2010
Brown responds to IPOC president

IPOC President Bob White e-mails his thoughts; Vice Mayor Jim Brown replies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gene Savar steps aside and acknowledges Janet Savar as she rides her bicycle through Del Webb. Some cyclists say it's important for pedestrians to acknowledge they heard a cyclist's bell or shout so the cyclist knows she can pass.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sidewalk debate runs in cycles

What is the most effective way for East County cyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 5, 2020
A legacy decision for the city

The new tax increment district for the Bay Park is a Big Deal — a major step forward for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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