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Keidrich Sellati, Matthew Rhys, Keri Russell and Holly Taylor in "The Americans." Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 27, 2020
Binge Blog: Our family comes first

"The Americans" and "The Leftovers" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch High senior Zack Weston said his video game time has increased since social distancing began.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2020
East County high school athletes turn to esports while stuck at home.

Do video games come close to the thrill of real sports?

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Patchen starts as head of communications

Sarasota County Director of Communications Donn Patchen kicked off his new career Nov. 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ricardo Graziano, Matthew Hart and Kate Honea dive into the colorful costumes in preparation for “John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 16, 2015
Cracking Open "The Nutcracker"

The Sarasota Ballet infuses its bold reinvention of a holiday classic with the magic of the circus.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 29, 2018
Art Ovation Hotel debuts new exhibits by artists from around the world

The new installation at Art Ovation Hotel in downtown Sarasota features three exhibits by artists from Venezuela, Germany and Cuba — Ulrich Mannchen, Jan C. Schlegel, Jose Margulis and more.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 22, 2016
A sensible path for Bobby Jones Golf Club

Private management is the right course for the city’s Bobby Jones Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet dancers Logan Learned and Kristianne Kleine announce retirement

The principal and first soloist will leave the company after the end of the 2017-2018 season in April.

  • Arts + Culture
Heather Rippy and Stephanie Troxler with a bottle of prosecco Troxler painted for the occasion.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 3, 2022
Driftwood Beach Home and Garden celebrates one year

The store on the north end of Longboat Key has catered to and cultivated its community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A picture of the water main break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat Key estimates 11 million gallons spilled in June's sewage break

The estimation is lower than what the town of Longboat Key initially reported to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Michael Long sails with fellow sailing instructor C.J. Lee.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • January 16, 2014
Sail Future

New College student puts wind in others' sails.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cafe L'Europe owner Betsie Coolidge
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 22, 2016
Café L’Europe will change hands but not flavor

New owner Ron Milton plans to keep the same staff, menu and traditions of the 43-year-old restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"It's so consuming to me that if you took that identity away from me that I don’t know what I would be, what would be left of me," Rick Kerby says of musical theater.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2012
Rick Kerby: Bringing down the house

Producing artistic director for The Manatee Players, Rick Kerby, is in his ninth season playing just about every role at the company. With a new theater opening in March, the sky's the limit for Kerby and his players.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlie Kennedy, a member of the School Board of Manatee County, debates Bradenton's Garin Hoover when the School District of Manatee County's 1-mill property tax referendum was being voted on in 2018. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 13, 2021
Some Manatee County residents ready to oppose school district's tax referendum

Opposition says taxpayers will enable wasteful school district by approving referendum.

  • East County
  • Schools
Longboat Key marine patrol officer Joshua Connors drives the town's police boat.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 16, 2021
911 operators roll out north-end Longboat map

The new map breaks Jewfish Key and Greer Island into eight different sectors to help first responders better understand where to go.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sherry Dominick
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 17, 2019
Longboat elections 2020: Five Questions with Sherry Dominick

Realtor qualifies for District 1 run for Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cat Depot Executive Director Shelley Thayer and Chairwoman Alexis Meininghaus
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 11, 2017
Cat Depot throws a Motown and Soul-themed bash

The annual Cat Depot gala was held on March 11 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 17, 2022
Digital Photography Club members capture the world frame by frame

The art of photography is still worth mastering. And the Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club can help you do just that.

  • LWR Life
Courtesy of Rob Migliaccio
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs to hold free clinics; Lakewood to tee off in Champ Scramble; Lakewood alum sails to victory; Golfers prepare for Concession Cup

  • East County
  • Sports
Debbi White, Joshua Devine, Emma Devine , Stevie Romero, Lacey Knispel and Derek Dutcher perform in “The 1940’s Radio Hour” at Players Mainstage. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 15, 2017
Players sets the dial for nostalgia in Walton Jones’ 'The 1940s Radio Hour'

The Players Centre for Performing Arts holiday show utilizes the strength of its musicians to offer a slice of 1942.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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