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Gus Mollasis moderates a discussion about "Casablanca" at the Dec. 1 screening. Photo courtesy Paul Ratner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 23, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival expands its offerings via cinematheque program

The festival aims to show classic films year-round in conjunction with its annual two-week festival every April.

  • Arts + Culture
With Phase 2 in the permitting stages, by year's end the land between the Public Tennis Center and the Shoppes of Bay Isles is expected to include walkways, bathrooms, lighting and accommodations for outdoor events.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 19, 2021
Center could operate at 'minimal cost' to town

It's unclear what specifically a Town Center entails and how it will be financed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elizabeth Pino hugs her son Julian Pino, 5, goodbye before he walks into school with his sister, Cyenna Pino, 8.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 15, 2018
Kindergarten kids start in Lakewood Ranch

Plenty of tears as parents send off their kindergarteners.

  • East County
  • News
Letter writer says Sen. Greg Steube is "pandering to the rental industry, not representing your constituents."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota readers sound off on the issues

Siesta trolley needs to move faster.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
There's an element of the familiar and the exotic in the braised rabbit tacos at Melange. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 8, 2022
Melange goes down the rabbit hole on distinctive taco dish

You might not find rabbit in the supermarket, but you can find it on Executive Chef Lan Bradeen's menu at Melange.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The vegan Gypsy roll is pictured alongside the Cucumber roll. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 12, 2022
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi set to open in Lakewood Ranch after construction delays

The highly anticipated restaurant at The Green in Lakewood Ranch was delayed by supply chain issues and worker shortages.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: A prescription for trouble

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cindy Rhategan uses her elbow to smash a board during her fifth-degree dan physical test. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch woman officially a taekwondo 'master'

Lakewood Ranch resident Cindy Rhategan received her fifth-degree dan (black belt) at a ceremony at Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo on June 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will face Niceville in the state semifinals Feb. 19, at the Lakeland Center.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2016
Mustangs face Niceville in girls basketball Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will make its first Final Four appearance Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
While at home, iLana Armida has been able to write songs, sometimes with the help of her parents, Kim and Tommie Simone.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 7, 2021
East Bradenton's rising star returns to her roots

Mill Creek's iLana Armida finds her artistic identity through the pandemic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 6, 2018
Cops Corner: No evidence of distress

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 21, 2017
Families explore Sarasota Bay with Mote

Mote's Mommy and Me camp scoped out the water on July 20 for various marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The FWC said the derelict boat became grounded on Aug. 10 outside of the Sands Point Condominium Association near the New Pass channel.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 16, 2021
Authorities working to remove sailboat grounded for a month on Longboat Key

The boat is stuck outside of the Sands Point Condominiums in New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Novak and Dan Wade. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 31, 2020
Swan snapshot

The Longboat Key Club now immortalizes an iconic swan photo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Pritchett, president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, said the organization has helped issue more than $1 million in grants over the past month in response to COVID-19. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2020
Foundations organize COVID-19 support strategies

Between struggling individuals and service providers preparing for increased demand, philanthropic groups are helping the community get through coronavirus challenges.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's city seal was designed when the city was chartered un 1902.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2022
Residents invited to submit new Sarasota city seal design

Dating back to 1902, Sarasota's city seal has become antiquated. The public is invited to submit designs for a new seal through May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Mercurio has been coaching the Cougars for as an assistant for nine years. Now he'll be the varsity head coach. Photo courtesy Cardinal Mooney High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 26, 2021
Cougars baseball makes logical move with new head coach

The Cougars' new coach is a 34-year veteran of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Gaele Barthold and Ann Roth |
  • April 4, 2012
My View: PIC clarifies who it is, what it does

It was once said that in public life "never complain, never explain." That is a fine abstract principle, but sometimes reality dictates that one must speak up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nurses Noelle Clark and Shannon Zies take a break for pizza from Marco's Pizza. They say such donations from the community make them feel appreciated and help alleviate stress.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center gets front line support

Community steps up to support Lakewood Ranch Medical Center during COVID-19 crisis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • January 14, 2014
Factory Girl: G2H2

Factory Girl: G2H2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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