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Geneviève Beauchamp, artistic director of Sarasota Young Voices, and Lee Dougherty Ross, artistic director of Artist Series Concerts, are ready to bring the message of peace through music.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 9, 2015
Peace and Music: Artist Series Concerts celebrates 20th anniversary

After years of offering intimate musical moments, the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is kicking off its 20th anniversary season with international peace in mind

  • Arts + Culture
Stephanie Sanchez and her father Isaac approach the finish line at the Phillippi Shores Elementary 7K Run.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.1.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
River Strand tennis professional Nate Griffin will compete alongside Mikael Pernfors in the Legends Exhibition doubles match. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
Tennis event to net money for scholarships

The first Take Stock in Children Tennis Festival will feature exhibition matches and technique demonstrations.

  • East County
  • Sports
Leanne Ibsais has a hard time deciding which coach to slime. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 20, 2015
Jump for fundraiser

Robert E. Willis Elementary School takes a giant leap forward with its Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
An old and unused 65-foot-tall concrete television tower has stood on the east end of the Spanish Main Yacht Club property since the 1960s. This picture was taken at the entrance of the community and the tower is in the center of the photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2013
Spanish Main explores cellular tower option

Spanish Main Yacht Club residents were informed in a May 31 letter that 'Spanish Main may resume exploring the feasibility of having a cell tower placed on our common property.'

  • Longboat Key
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Town Manager Dave Bullock told Longboaters last week you pay a price for living on an island as beautiful as Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2013
Longboat officials tell residents to be prepared

Town Manager Dave Bullock urged Longboat residents to remember that the Key is vulnerable to hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber, right, plans to present the insight the group gathers to the City Commission early next year.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2014
Bayfront group plans public forums

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, the group developing a vision and master plan for a swath of bayfront land near the Van Wezel, is continuing to seek broad community participation in its efforts.

  • Sarasota
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The Lakewood Ranch Marauders 8U travel baseball team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2013
Sidelines

Mustangs wrestling trio goes 8-0; IMG Academy to add JV football; Lady Thunder, Lady Blazers tie; Cougars blank the Tornadoes; Baseball camp to be held at ODA

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy junior Desmond Lindsay participated in the 2014 Power Showcase Home Run Derby.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Baseball: Giving Back

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Desmond Lindsay was one of 20 players from across the country selected to participate in the 2014 Power Showcase Home Run Derby.

  • East County
  • Sports
A close-up of the damage to the plaque honoring the memory of Matthew Ryan Powers at the Lakewood Ranch Little League Complex. Photo provided.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 11, 2022
Plaque honoring Powers vandalized

Attempts will be made to repair the plaque at Matthew Ryan Powers Memorial Field.

  • East County
  • News
Artist Stephen Muldoon paints live at Wyland Gallery Sarasota on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 10, 2025
Artist depicts dreamy scenes in works at Longboat gallery

Stephen Muldoon, who held a live painting demonstration at Wyland Gallery Sarasota this week, explained how his metal medium lends itself to creating serene scenes.

  • Longboat Key
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John Roble
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 28, 2024
Retired Navy officer recounts 32 years of service

Bird Key Yacht Club member John Roble reminisced on the naval career that made him the man he is today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • May 30, 2024
Should Your Retirement Planning Include Medicare?

Healthcare costs in retirement can be high, so only thinking about Medicare as health insurance can be a big mistake.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Waterside resident Bob Smith is collecting donations for the Stillpoint Mission in Bradenton. His goal is $70,381, one dollar more than last year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 23, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident raises funds again for Stillpoint Mission

Bob Smith raised $70,380 last year during his "Annual Appeal."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 1, 2009
Market Watch

Government policy frustrates recovery

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Another role that both Jamie Molina and  Liam Tanner play — they switch off — is that of the Magic Mirror. Photo by Sarah Haley
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre's two-actor 'Snow White' aims to be fairest of them all

It takes two to tell Florida Studio Theatre's 'Snow White' — Director Jason Cannon and Writer Greg Banks share why.

  • Arts + Culture
Broadway flop became fodder for Ann Morrison’s one-woman show
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 25, 2023
Broadway flop became fodder for Ann Morrison’s one-woman show

Stephen Sondheim's “Merrily We Roll Along” debuted on Broadway to poor reception in 1981. Morrison, an original cast member, tells the story in her one-woman cabaret.

  • Arts + Culture
The old Station 11, owned by East Manatee Fire Rescue, is being sold to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 21, 2026
Manatee County Sheriff's Office finds a home in Myakka City

East Manatee Fire Rescue sells the old fire station in Myakka City to the Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sammi Fisher |
  • June 27, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 28

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in and around Sarasota and Bradenton.

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  • Things To Do
The town of Longboat Key had to go back to the drawing board to redesign a potential roundabout at the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 26, 2025
FDOT to assume larger responsibility for Broadway Roundabout project

The Florida Department of Transportation agreed to manage the project for the town of Longboat Key to get the Broadway Roundabout underway after a series of previous delays and hurdles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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