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Troxler admires her work. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2022
Artist maps a new course with newfound focus on painting

Stephanie Troxler tries to capture the flavor of Longboat Key with watercolor maps.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ally, daughter of Gregory and Laurie Rahn, donned a Miami Dolphins jersey and carried a football for her solo. (courtesy Miami Dolphins)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2016
She's got spirit

Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2013
Dream comes true for Cougar

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point recently gave Cardinal Mooney High graduate Mark Nordhausen, who played offensive and defensive line for the Cougars, an opportunity to play football. He will travel to the academy in mid-July.

  • East County
  • Sports
A man riding his bicycle on the Legacy Trail.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 1, 2022
Legacy Trail's Segment 3 to open Wednesday after ribbon-cutting event

A ribbon-cutting will be held on Thursday at Payne Park to announce the opening of Legacy Trail's newest extension, which will stretch from Bahia Vista Street to Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Fresco Circles 2013" by Andrea Dasha Reich
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
The "Unchained Melodies" quartet of James LaRosa, left, Nick Anastasia, Nathaniel P. Claridad and David Marmanillo weren't old enough to have known the doo-wop era firsthand. They discovered its appeal doing "Unchained Melodies."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 4, 2020
Co-Creator of FST's 'Unchained Melodies' explains why doo-wop music endures

It's Top 40 days may be long past, Rebecca Hopkins says, but its appeal is timeless

  • Arts + Culture
Last summer, Public Works Project Manager James Linkogle suggested the town use FPL’s permits and contractor to run a 4-inch conduit under Longboat Pass during a related drilling project.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 12, 2018
Longboat overhead wires to go underground starting early-fall

The town now seeks contractors and finances for its project to put all overhead wires underground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elaine Wheaton has a "go bag" for bay walks, including bug spray, clipboards for kids and adults to mark what they see and a grabber for picking up trash.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 7, 2020
At Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, pick an adventure, any adventure

Revamped Mote tours cater to individual families with a peak behind the scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 27, 2010
Jazz orchestra draws lively crowd at Education Center

OONOJO, the Original Octogenarian New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, played Jan. 21 at Longboat Key Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ted Rehl plays the piano he and his wife, Fran, helped Plymouth Harbor buy. Rehl will give his first performance in 19 years Friday, April 1.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
The piano man

Ted Rehl retired from his career as a concert pianist in 1992. Now, 19 years later, he'll give an encore performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city previously closed the Osprey Avenue bridge in 2016 and 2017, using sign boards and speed tables to divert traffic away from residential streets. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2019
Another extended closure coming on Osprey Avenue

With more than a year left to go before the completion of Lift Station 87, the project team is working to prepare residents for the effects of construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bem Smith, project manager for Longboat's beach nourishment project, stands on North Shore Road groin.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 19, 2018
Longboat applies for five north-end groins

Longboat Key, groins, erosion, beach nourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2011
Buchanan to host office open house

Congressman Vern Buchanan will hold an open house at his new Bradenton district office to the public Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Affordable housing experts
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2019
Affordable Housing: Community concerns complicate push for new policies

Neighborhood activists say the dynamics of residential communities must be respected when considering new housing regulations, a potential challenge for officials and builders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • January 7, 2021
New Year, New You? Intentional Planning for Your Desired Future.

New Year, New You? Intentional Planning for Your Desired Future.

  • Health
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The Winterfest concert will be held at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
SMR announces additions to Winterfest lineup

Winterfest organizers have added seven acts to the list of performers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 25, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 26

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Camille Giardina is leading the Lady Sailors in points, assists and steals, but the senior point guard's leadership also includes setting the tone for her younger teammates. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
Senior moment

Hungry to improve after a surprising run to the state semifinals, the Sarasota High School girls squad is on a roll again behind the leadership of senior Camille Giardina.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 8, 2020
Chasen Galleries presenting Peter Max retrospective

120 images provide full-color flashbacks from the '60s to the present

  • Arts + Culture
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