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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 26, 2023
Edwards leaves a lasting legacy at Asolo Rep

During his 18-year-run in Sarasota, Michael Donald Edwards profoundly transformed the Asolo Repertory Company.

  • Arts + Culture
Plans for Banditos Tacos & Tequila include a rooftop lounge with the bar service area beneath an enclosable structure. Under the city's new definitions, it will be considered an indoor bar.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2024
In defining bars and clubs, city asks: Do restaurants need kitchens?

The city of Sarasota's proposed zoning definitions of downtown restaurants, bars and nightclubs would impact those establishments' operations, hours and outdoor seating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophomore midfielder Jordynn Roberts (left) aims for the ball at the feet of freshman defender Caroline Foster (right) during an Oct. 23 practice. After scoring 16 goals in her first year with Braden River, Roberts is back for more.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 29, 2025
With questions in net, BRHS girls soccer answers with scorers aplenty

The Braden River Pirates enter 2025-26 with their top three point leaders back from last season's regional finalist.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2009
Cafe on the Bay closes

A new restaurant will open in the restaurant's Centre Shops location this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2009
New hotel opens in East County

Benderson Development and Buffalo Lodging Associates opened the new Hampton Inns & Suites off University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 8, 2009
East Manatee Junior Midget squad falls to New Tampa

The East Manatee Bulldogs' Junior Midget team fell to the New Tampa Sharks 16-6 Sept. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 26, 2009
Habitat for Humanity to dedicate four new homes

Four new homes and one re-habitat home in Jordan's Crossing will be dedicated Saturday, June 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
New rules govern garage door replacements

The Manatee County Building Department is offering a new process for permitting and inspecting garage door replacements.

  • East County
  • News
Eric Bein, owner and chef of Station 400, made the deal official this afternoon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
New tenant signs on Serving Spoon space

Station 400 today signed a lease for the space formerly occupied by the Serving Spoon restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kerrie Ann Lehnert and Robert Dinan
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2011
Business Observer

Kitchens by Kerrie holds open house at new studio; Key Club receives 28th AAA Four-Diamond Award

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Rep. Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, who will serve as the group's honorary chairman, made the announcement today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2012
Take Stock in Children announces new non-profit

The announcement was made at 10 a.m. today in the Manatee County School Board Chambers.

  • East County
  • News
Karen Stewart
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2019
Manatee County confirms new deputy administrator

Manatee County confirms Karen Stewart as new deputy administrator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 24, 2014
It's just a little crush: Clásico's new Tuesday-night temptation

It's just a little crush: Clásico's new Tuesday-night temptation

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The nest deterrent will be removed after nesting season.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2018
FDOT gets serious in heading off osprey nests

New Pass Bridge was a popular nesting place for ospreys. No more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Takeda and Besty Traba
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 2, 2018
New piano plays to black & white celebration

The Sarasota Orchestra held the Black & White Gala Concert and Dinner on Jan. 31.

  • Black Tie
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 16, 2018
Class shows the art of yoga at The Ringling

Art and wellness come together to offer museum-goers a new way to nourish the mind, body and soul.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ed Harris on the set for "A Flash of Green" in 1983.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 30, 2015
This week in history 7.30.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 42-acre campus is located at 14000 State Road 64 E., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2016
FDOT opens new operations center in Manatee

The facility will service Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 2, 2015
Ringling Underground brings in the fall arts season

On October 1, Ringling Underground kicked off the fall with live performances by The Bird Tribe, Redfeather and Megan Jean & The KFB along with new art by Noelle McCleaf, Eska Plamer and Leslie Reed.

  • Arts + Culture
Inter-District Authority board members were unanimous in their decision.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2015
Longboat Key's Anne Ross named Lakewood Ranch exec

She expects to start in her new role in early November, pending contract negotiations.

  • East County
  • News
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