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  • By George Rauch |
  • July 1, 2010
Market Watch: The Fed's interference may not be helping

The problem with Market Watch recently is that there is not really much to 'watch' in the market.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David W. Johnston Associates Landscape Architect Phillip Smith (left) and Jon F. Swift Construction President Jason Swift (right) present a rendering of the proposed park to a member of the public.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 8, 2021
New playground, splash pad planned for Sarasota's Bayfront Park

Construction is scheduled to start by early summer 2022 and will take about eight months to complete.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pirates junior tight end Travis Tobey walks into the end zone after catching a pass from senior Bryan Gagg.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2018
Small spark could reignite Pirates-Mustangs rivalry

The annual Lakewood Ranch High-Braden River High football game wasn't competitive, but what happened in the second half could make things interesting in the future.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amy McKinlay and Luca Giunta
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 4, 2021
Moms on motherhood

New mothers and empty nesters alike say there is nothing pre-packaged about life as a parent.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael and Maria Finazzo with Laura Kunberger and David Millie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 14, 2018
Sarasota Film Festival celebrates opening night

The 20th anniversary Sarasota Film Festival kicked off April 13 with a block party along Pineapple Avenue between Sarasota Opera House and Five Points Park.

  • Arts + Culture
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County said it was not certain why it did not receive an additional supply of the vaccine or whether the state would supply more doses next week. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2021
Sarasota health department out of COVID-19 vaccines

Although local officials did not expect to receive additional vaccines this week, the state said it is shipping more doses to Sarasota and Manatee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arbor Grande's Donna Marino has earned dozens of medals for participating in more than 28 races over the past 25 years.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 17, 2021
Lakewood Ranch woman runs for funds

Arbor Grande's Donna Marino uses passion of running to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of her father.

  • Health
A closeup of Samson Miller during a joust. Photo courtesy the Knights of Valour.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2017
Jousting troupe at Sarasota Medieval Fair goes full-contact every time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 1, 2018
More candidates seek seats on Sarasota County Commission

Al Maio, Lourdes Ramirez, Wesley Beggs, Alexandra Coe and Christian Ziegler are planning to run for two seats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Rare bird flies high over Lakewood Ranch area

River Club resident loves swallowtail kites, no strings attached.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Brenner is the Vice Mayor of Longboat Key
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Election Q&A: David Brenner

Vice Mayor David Brenner believes Longboat Key is a residential community that needs a mix of tourism.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for tournament play

This week, Tara Golf & Country Club PGA Golf Professional Melissa Williams shares tips for preparing for tournament play.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By April Doner |
  • June 4, 2012
"Summer Nights" swapping: a shift toward abundance?

"Summer Nights" swapping: a shift toward abundance?

  • Arts + Culture
Stephanie Cole, a first-year LECOM dental student, works with Dr. Francis M. Curd to fit Ken Murry, a Tropicana fork lifter, for a new set of dentures.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 30, 2013
LECOM students provide free dentures to low-income patients

The school's inaugural class gets its first hands-on experience in a new patient clinic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 14, 2011
Firefighters submit new proposal

Under the union's proposal, firefighters would not receive wage increases unless other employees get raises. But the contract suggests other forms of compensation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ann Morrison says she lied about her age when she auditioned for "Merrily We Roll Along"  in 1981 because she'd heard he didn't like working with "kids." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2020
Choral Artists of Sarasota salutes Stephen Sondheim on his 90th

Ann Morrison shares her insights, memories working with legendary composer

  • Arts + Culture
The fireworks show over Nathan Benderson Park went off after a delay for rain.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 4, 2018
Soggy but spectacular

Rain delays, but can't stop, fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota .

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 10, 2020
Longboat Key plants American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to honor 9/11 victims

Friday marks 19 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The linear property is made up of several parcels fronting Fruitville Road, including this one. (Photo from Google Maps.)
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2016
Sarasota acreage gets new owner

Lakepark Estates now owns more than 1,000 acres fronting Fruitville Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amanda Collin as Mother in "Raised by Wolves." Photo source: HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2020
Binge Blog: Initiating trimester one

"Raised by Wolves" and "Monster Factory" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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