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First graders Adam Perkowski, Gazyriah Lopez and Kinzey Harrod do an activity after hearing "The Lonely Lion" written by Lakewood Ranch High senior Lantz Barton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch seniors are authors of influence

Literacy program pairs generations of learning.

  • East County
  • News
New Lakewood Ranch coach Rashad West gives instructions to his team during spring practice. West said the Mustangs are using "training wheels" in practice for now.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2019
Area football teams use spring practice to implement new strategies

Teams will get three weeks of practice before their spring games.

  • East County
  • Sports
 Scott Shomaker and Jenny Vallancourt in "The Tempest." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 27, 2018
Asolo Conservatory's 21st-century 'Tempest' is magical in its own right

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training ’s touring production of “The Tempest” is a brave new world.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 12, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2019-2020 season and more

Top supporters were the first to hear about the new season and theater renovations at the Hush! Hush! Party & Season Announcement Feb. 11.

  • Arts + Culture
Joann Schoenbaum Miller, Phil King and Karen Holbrook hold a framed article referencing Phil’s estate gift and which shares a picture of Phil and Betty. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 11, 2019
Phil King starts new scholarship in honor of late friend, Betty Schoenbaum

Seth Morano gets another standing ovation, Black Tie is taking nominations for season standouts and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Rams senior Devin Shannon throws against North Port.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2019
Riverview High baseball hopes to keep momentum high

The Rams won their first Sarasota Baseball Classic since 1999 last week

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Antares will be one of the Royal Lipizzan Stallions performing for Gabby Herrmann March 4 during the ninth annual benefit for the Myakka City Historic School House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2018
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions gives special benefit in Myakka City

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Managing an aging Bobby Jones facility and continuing to draw golfers has proven challenging, city staff said.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 8, 2018
Bobby Jones Golf Club's financial woes continue

The municipal golf course could need another $400,000 subsidy before the end of the fiscal year — and a $1 million subsidy next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christian McKay chats with coach Bob Smithers while changing weights during a practice at Booker High on Jan. 23. McKay will compete for a state title Feb. 2 at Panama City Beach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2018
Sports gave Booker High senior a needed lift

The state title favorite weightlifter originally joined to gain mental toughness.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Artist Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott looks forward to opening the new space. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 10, 2018
Sarasota Contemporary Dance to move into new home in Rosemary District

Sarasota Contemporary Dance is ready to welcome not only company members but the community at large to its new studio space.

  • Arts + Culture
Cleeland Browns center Austein Reiter, a Lakewood Ranch High alumnus, is in town for offseason workouts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2018
NFL career is just getting started for former Lakewood Ranch star

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Ellie McCaw and Jordan Boyer in "Dry Land." Photo by Ryan Finzelber.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 28, 2016
Theater review: 'Dry Land'

In Urbanite Theatre's latest production, the kids are not alright.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Courtesy photo
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 11, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Teresa Mast, School Board District 2

Sarasota County School Board candidate Teresa Mast believes it’s time for a new set of eyes on the board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Pillion, of the Life Planning Law Firm in Sarasota, advises clients to have documents in place that make their wishes known for care.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 2, 2017
End-of-life planning should start now

Having a plan in place for your end-of-life care should be a priority, not an afterthought

  • Health
Sebastian Aguirre hopes to get his 100 butterfly time under 50 seconds.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2017
Mustangs boys swimmer a state title threat in the 100 butterfly

The Lakewood Ranch junior got international experience while representing Colombia.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary Elizabeth Roca Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 25, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 26, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Roca, Jane Drake and Verna Lee Ferris died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
After switching from wide receiver to defensive back last season, Braden River junior Tyrone Collins has  received nine scholarship offers.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2016
Tyrone Collins becoming hottest corner in town

Pirates' junior cornerback racks up nine major college football scholarship offers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Elks deliver perfect therapy

Lakewood Ranch Rotary presents $117,600 in grants

  • East County
  • News
Bryan Gagg unstraps his helmet and Deshaun Fenwick wipes his face after a failed fourth-down conversion late in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2017
Venice High extends Braden River High's playoff pain

Braden River football seniors depart having lost four straight to Venice.

  • East County
  • Sports
Barbara Jendrysik, Sarasota Pen Women President Brenda Spalding and Vice President Polly Curran support local written, visual and musical art through workshops, exhibitions and scholarship fundraisers. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 14, 2017
Putting Pen to Paper: The Sarasota Pen Women celebrate 60th anniversary

The local women's art organization spent the past six decades spreading appreciation and support for the written, visual and musical arts.

  • Arts + Culture
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