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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 16, 2012
Laurel Park receptive to townhome project

A piece of land off Ringling Boulevard is the future home of 45 townhomes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2017
FEMA visits upcoming in Manatee County for damage assistance registration

Representatives will be on hand in eight Manatee County locations in the coming days.

  • East County
  • News
Les and Pam McCurdy founded their first (temporary) comedy theater 30 years ago. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 20, 2018
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre celebrates labor of love's 30th anniversary

Pam and Les McCurdy have dedicated their lives to keeping Sarasotans laughing for the past 30 years.

  • Arts + Culture
The demolition of the GWIZ building comes after a contentious fight over plans to knock down the 1976 structure.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 10, 2019
Demolition begins on GWIZ building

After a failed preservation campaign, crews have begun to knock down the structure as part of a bayfront redevelopment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 21, 2020
Haven: On Display

Modern-day custom closets shift from a place of storage to a living space.

  • LWR Life
Hickory Hollow
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • May 21, 2020
Smokin' Summer Spots

LWR Life contributor Shellie Terry shares the secrets to finding the best barbecue in town.

  • LWR Life
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Town to determine scope of code work

The commission directed Town Manager David Bullock to create a draft outlining the extent of work for the town's land-use regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ricardo Graziano leads Victoria Hulland and Daniel Rodriguez through a movement in 2015 ahead of his world premiere work at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 12, 2015
Pillow Talk: Sarasota Ballet opens season at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

On the verge of their 25th anniversary, the Sarasota Ballet begins this season with week-long residency at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, the oldest and most prestigious festival of American dance in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 6, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The angles make all the difference

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Photos taken by Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies on scene on June 4, 2019. All photos courtesy of MCSO.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key Fire's marine rescue team covers other towns, all hours of night

The Medical Emergency Response Team is made up of area fire departments who work together on marine rescues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 21, 2020
Longboat Key Turtle Watch has a bash with trash

The group participated in International Coastal Cleanup and removed 370 pounds of refuse from the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County sports roundup: 03.01.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.01.17

East County sports roundup: 03.01.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The survey will be open through the remainder of February.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota County seeks feedback on mental-health tax district

If approved, money from property taxes would be distributed to local organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 5, 2020
Binge Blog: Spread the love

A list of 10 films/shows from black directors and actors to fill your weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 14, 2018
Whose 165 units are they?

Take a hard look at the numbers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 4, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 5

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bruce Rodgers, executive director of the Hermitage Artist retreat since its inception, feels the time is right for the retreat and for him to pass the torch. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
Bruce Rodgers makes graceful retreat

After 15 years, Hermitage Artist Retreat's executive director stepping down

  • Arts + Culture
The Lakewood Ranch High football team emphasized fitness on the first day of practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 29, 2019
High school football practice begins in East County and Sarasota

The regular season begins Aug. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 29, 2019
Walk in the Park: Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

The tennis center serves up a good time for spectators and players alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Gruesome Playground Injuries" is an unconventionally structured play that takes an unconventional perspective on what drives our actions and our relationships. (Courtesy Photos: Asolo Conservatory)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 1, 2020
FSU/Asolo Conservatory shows how love hurts in its latest production

The director and cast explain how ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’ is all about healing.

  • Arts + Culture
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