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Tim Rogerson returns to his alma mater, Ringling College of Art and Design, to share his Disney passion.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 24, 2015
Tim Rogerson: Disney Dreams

Ringling College of Art and Design alumnus returns to Sarasota to share stories, experiences and, of course, Disney art

  • Arts + Culture
The town is considering new rules on temporary signs, but, heeding a Supreme Court ruling on sign regulations, is avoiding the issue of the sign'   s content.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 24, 2017
With court ruling in mind, Longboat considers new sign rules

Longboat Key plans June 13 open house to explain the coming changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"It's so cool to see it come to life from a piece of paper," said art student Shelby Gillam, left, who helped design the statue with Brittney Pearman, Amber Wimmer and Alyssa Lambert.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2011
Art installation symbolizes Lakewood school spirit

Engineering II students recently completed a mustang statue, which was installed on the Lakewood Ranch High School campus last week.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor George Spoll
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 2, 2018
Accountability thing

Mayor Spoll should ask his colleagues to set priorities. Taxpayers want to know.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cheryl Loeffler is the new board of trustees chairwoman at Ringling College. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 12, 2014
Community drives Loeffler in Ringling College role

Cheryl Loeffler has two passions: visual arts and work. Her new role as chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Ringling College of Art and Design combines those passions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheney Morris. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Cheney Morris

The LRSA Lightning girls swimmer, who specializes in the individual medley, is headed to the 2022 AAU Junior Olympics in July.

  • East County
  • Sports
Willow and Whitney Willis sit in the children's area at the back of Willow's Café, a Rosemary District restaurant that opened in April.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2020
Community support carries Willow's Cafe through challenging circumstances

Despite opening during a statewide lockdown, the owner of the Rosemary District restaurant is determined to make things work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The ballet portion of the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees show on Oct. 23.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 27, 2016
Show ski team lives for fun and family

The Sarasota Ski-A-Rees wake up each day to loving competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Florida Department of Transportation is re-striping and marking a 10-foot-wide shared bus and bike "shoulder" in the space of the formerly dedicated bike lane. (Photo courtesy of the city of Sarasota)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 18, 2022
Ringling Bridge to be re-striped for a shared bus/bike shoulder lane

FDOT plans to ultimately mark dedicated lanes for the Bay Runner trolley, bicycles and e-scooters while preserving two general travel lanes on Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Caitlyn Haley and Tim Fenimore of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Brandon Coffey of MD Now and Carol Kolenda, district secretary for Rep. Tommy Gregory, prepare for the ribbon cutting.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2021
MD Now ready to build clientele in Lakewood Ranch area

Florida's largest urgent care provider now has an East County location. in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
A home at 1611 Pine Bay Drive tops all transactions for the Sarasota area in this week's real estate. Built in 1969, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,764 square feet of living area. It sold for $935,000 in 2021.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 5, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 18-22 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Casey Key home tops the week's sales at $3.43 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Tom Wetzel, Sydney Sforzo and Chelsea Lea talk about giving back to the community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 22, 2016
ODA students demonstrate power of giving

Giving Closet project touches so many more people than the students expected

  • East County
  • News
Eileen Walsh Normile is chairwoman of the Sarasota Planning Board.
  • By Eileen Walsh Normile |
  • June 20, 2019
My View: Blank slates or informed volunteers?

Questions over Epoch appeal raise a broader issue of expertise, involvement on advisory boards.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Chief Medical Officer James Fiorica speaks at a March 3 press conference after the first patient tested positive for COVID-19 at a Sarasota hospital. Since then, 21 SMH patients have tested positive.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital discusses COVID-19 response

The hospital is working with its partner foundation and accepting public donations to ensure it continues to have the equipment it needs to address coronavirus cases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aging in Paradise Executive Director Donna Dunio and Suzy Brenner at last year'   s gala.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 18, 2017
Your Calendar: Aging in Paradise Gala

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 9, 2020
Siesta Promenade suit taken to 2nd District Court of Appeals

The filing comes after the 12th Judicial Circuit Court denied an appeal challenging the Stickney Point development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Among the projects facing taxpayers is $250 million, probably more, to build one or two performing arts centers on The Bay site, while preserving the existing Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, which will need refurbishing.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 31, 2018
Vote of no confidence

Given their history, it’s difficult to think Sarasotacommissioners can make the right decisions on the bayfront. They should charge The Bay’s board to present a plan to voters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Tina and James O’Brien, Agents and Neighbors |
  • April 29, 2019
THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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Charlie Bailey brought the setback and height issues before the Board of Zoning Appeals in June on behalf of Gary Kompothecras, but the BZA upheld a zoning administrator’s interpretation of the code. Now, he’s trying to amend it.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 13, 2017
Siesta Key proposal gives taller buildings a break

Residents argue against rule change that would affect proposed buildings higher than 35 feet.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 12, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: VETERANS OF COLOR on Saturday and Five More Recommendations!

Sarasota Film Festival: VETERANS OF COLOR on Saturday and Five More Recommendations!

  • Arts + Culture
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