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Marina Proskurina, a digital design and photography instructor at Manatee Technical College, is one of 24 people to earn a Master Artist degree from Professional Photographers of America.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 1, 2023
MTC instructor earns prestigious degree from photography nonprofit

Marina Proskurina is one of 24 people to earn the Master Artist degree from Professional Photographers of America in 2023.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 28, 2013
Pirates swim team faced with uncertainty

The team learned just days before the season began Aug. 19 that the county was planning to close the John H. Marble Pool, where the team practices. The pool will remain open through the season at a cost to the Pirates.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Daily of Braden River VFW Post 12055 was the grand marshal in 2019, the last time the Tribute to Heroes Parade was held. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 9, 2022
Tribute to Heroes parade to return to Lakewood Ranch

After a two-year layoff due to the pandemic, more than 75 groups are expected to march in the parade at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Although Sarasota Contemporary Dance restarted performances in the spring, it got to move back into the Cook Theatre this fall.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 5, 2021
Season's back: Raise the curtain

Area artistic directors celebrate their return to live performance in the real world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 12, 2018
Designing Women Boutique rolls out program to increase education funding

GroundWorks is a way for DWB to partner with area nonprofits and provide ongoing funding to further education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deep Lagoon gives every diner an up-close view of Little Sarasota Bay. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 11, 2022
Must-try waterfront restaurants in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Osprey

Looking for a table by the water? For a close encounter with Florida’s natural splendor, enjoy one of these waterfront restaurants on a nearby key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
While it was a cooking class, all the women who participated in "Cooking Queens" say they are cooks. It's just a great social event and a chance to try recipes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 25, 2023
'Cooking queens' enjoy camaraderie while trying new recipes

Angela Massaro-Fain hosted a social gathering at her Lakewood Ranch home to teach recipes from her "Bacio Di Cucina" cookbook.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Leslie Foxworthy stands atop the podium after Foxworthy won her championship. Photo courtesy Scott Foxworthy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota fighter wins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship in California

The 9 year old has been training for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The commercial land is adjacent to a pair of subdivided lots approved for a pair of single-family homes.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 21, 2022
Longboat OKs commercial land proposal

Brista Homes' plan includes a master drainage system designed to alleviate neighborhood flooding problems.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dolphin Tower was initially evacuated in 2010, and repair and renovations began in 2014. (File photo)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 29, 2022
Parking garage at former Dolphin Tower, once shut down and evacuated, to undergo major repairs

Work to address issues at The 101 Condominium will affect residents and may force retailers to shutter and move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Bridges says the investigation launched by the city into his contact with a Planning Board member about a project not related to One Park has unduly damaged his reputation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 6, 2023
One Park investor demands apology from the city

James Bridges of Jebco Ventures says the city's inquiry request into a contact with a Planning Board member was unwarranted and harmful.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leaders from the service organizations posed with bags of food.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church connects with service organizations

For God's Work, Our Hands, the church met with leaders of the local organizations they support.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Changes to The Bay's proposal for Phase 1 include an adjusted configuration for a pier above the water and the elimination of some parking spaces.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2019
Bayfront group continues discussion of first phase

City officials directed The Bay Sarasota to work with bayfront residents in response to concerns associated with the latest park project proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Liv Coleman
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Liv Coleman

Democratic candidate focuses on schools.

  • East County
  • News
John Schroeder.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 14, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: John Schroeder

The Lakewood Ranch High senior talks his catching ability and crime TV shows.

  • East County
  • Sports
The St. Armands Business Improvement District is seeking city support and permitting of a holiday season festival in the park at St. Armands Circle. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 21, 2022
St. Armands leaders in opposition over winter festival request

The Business Improvement District chair asked the city to consider support of a holiday festival in St. Armands Circle. The Merchants Association head charges violation of protocols.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Max, Jake, Roger and Alisa Pettingell. Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 24, 2021
Roger Pettingell hosts 19th annual Pie Day

The Coldwell Banker realtor's pie tradition is one of his favorite parts of Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area ranks seventh in the nation for the number of homes authorized for construction per 1,000 existing homes, (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2022
Sarasota metro ranks seventh in the nation for new home construction

Demographics of new residents in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton area are shifting as the area ranks seventh in the nation among mid-size MSAs in approving new home construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maya Taeoalii dances for the audience, but she arrived before the performance at Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch to teach the ladies how to hula dance.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 18, 2023
Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch hosts a luau

The Royale Polynesian Revue performed for the senior residents on Aug. 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
El Melvin on Main Street has in the past opened its folding glass doors late at night, drawing complaints from nearby residents of loud music. That practice would be classified as a nightclub under proposed zoning changes.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2023
What makes a bar a nightclub? The City Commission seeks answers.

Restaurant and bar zoning changes need more digestion, Sarasota city commissioners tell staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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