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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 16, 2012
New site eyed for charging stations

A grass right of way in the northern part of the Village has been proposed for electric-vehicle charging stations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 9, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival Announces Opening Night, Centerpiece and Closing Night films

Sarasota Film Festival Announces Opening Night, Centerpiece and Closing Night films

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Joseph Spinella’s first book is a collection of stories from his life. He currently is working on a second book, which will feature anecdotes from his time working at Taffy's. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 22, 2012
Neighbors: Joseph Spinella

Author Joseph Spinella loves sharing his stories of growing up in Sicily, Italy, with students in Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • February 4, 2013
FST explores "The Columnist" as obsolete as his typewriter

FST explores "The Columnist" as obsolete as his typewriter

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • April 16, 2020
Freya's Personal Reflections About Mediation

Freya's Personal Reflections About Mediation

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh has filed to run for reelection .
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2019
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces she will run for reelection

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces she will run for reelection

  • East County
  • News
Chef Paul Mattison — Fil photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 22, 2019
Mattison’s to host Niman Ranch Next Generation Scholarship Wine Dinner

The six-course Benziger Family Winery pairing dinner will fund educational programs about sustainable agriculture for young farmers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Siddie Pennewill, Kendall Miller, Janie Chatham, Ashleigh Rodhouse, Cate Mulqueen and Carly Lansberg say they love going to the summit and seeing how the young girls embrace their own confidence.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 10, 2018
Girls don't shy away from event in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Technical Colleges hosts the third annual Girls for Girls Summit Oct. 20.

  • East County
  • News
This year’s Dick Vitale Gala will begin with a “Celebrity Meet & Greet Private Pre-Party” at 6 p.m. and include entertainment from Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, one of the original "Jersey Boys."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases more info on 2019 event

The gala will be held May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ilana Armida played a final gig in Lakewood Ranch Jan. 6 and is headed to Los Angeles on Jan. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 12, 2017
Time to fly for Lakewood Ranch pop singer

Mill Creek's Ilana Armida moves to L.A. to chase her dreams.

  • East County
  • News
Frank and Mary Ann Dorwart check out at table, which hides a wine rack, which will be raffled at the Tropical Nights fundraiser.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2016
The Wheels keep turning in Manatee County

Meals on Wheels Plus prepares for annual fundraiser

  • East County
  • News
After 15 months of preparation, Summer Wallace and Brendan Ragan will open the Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota April 10. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
Urbanite puts finishing touches on inaugural show

Co-artistic directors Summer Wallace and Brendan Ragan tackle their to-do lists in the last few weeks before opening night of ‘Chicken Shop.’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2014
Festival changes venue

The third annual Italian Festival, in Lakewood Ranch, will have a new location - Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • News
Information Technology specialist Barry Gaines and MIS Director Kathi Pletzke look at financial data using the town's new fiscal transparency tool. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
Transparency tool shows public the bottom line

Attention, budget hawks: You can scrutinize town spending in greater detail than ever with just a few clicks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rick Bernhardt, executive director of the Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County Planning Commission, said form-based codes have helped Nashville grow over the past decade.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2014
DSA looks to Nashville for lessons on new code

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance hosted a lecture from a Nashville head planner to learn about the process of implementing a form-based code and fostering growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer and Christopher Takeda, Abraham Feder and Michael McClelland. "When we play a concert, we want the audience to feel compelled to stand up and scream. It's that level of energy we put into it," explains McClelland.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 1, 2014
Spotlight: The Chroma Quartet strings together an instrumental ensemble

They said it was supposed to be a one-time performance, the four members of The Chroma Quartet explain as they sit in their rehearsal space in the family room of Christopher and Jennifer Takeda's new home. The violin-playing couple makes up half of the group; the other half consists of cellist Abraham Feder and violist Michael McClelland.

  • Arts + Culture
Amanda Sebastiano B.D. Gullett Elementary's Jackie Holloway attended Braden River Elementary School as a child.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Local teacher recognized as finalist

B.D. Gullett's Jackie Holloway vies for the EdVantage Education Award for outstanding educator.

  • East County
  • News
Murray Bring and his wife, Kay Delaney
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Sarasota's first ever 'Pastafarian' birthday party; Thirty down and three to go; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 25, 2014
The Good News: Jamie Uihlein

Four years ago, following a successful cancer treatment, Jamie Uihlein and his family created the Polo Under the Palms fundraiser to give back. This year's event will feature a local charity for the first time.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High varsity cheerleading squad
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Sidelines

Pirates to hold athletic fundraiser; Lady Cougars advance to semifinals; Mustang grapplers finish third at meet; River Dawgs open season with win

  • East County
  • Sports
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