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Elliott Raines, director of “A View from the Bridge,” leads a rehearsal at Unitarian Universalist Church. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 17, 2019
Preparation for The Players Centre's latest production starts with the script

Director Elliott Raines takes Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” from the page to the stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Matt Bertrand runs the Dunes 100. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2017
Sheriff's Office sergeant fights off mental fatigue to complete Dunes 100 ultramarathon

He completed the run in under 22 hours.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bella Patterson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 18, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Bella Patterson

The Braden River girls basketball player talks learning to stop relying on height and her ability to box out opponents.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 11, 2021
A generational decision

Where the Sarasota Orchestra lands will be a pivotal influence on the city of Sarasota’s cultural future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
Maintenance Corp. ordinance set for hearing

The County Commission this week approved a Feb. 21 public hearing on a new Maintenance Corp. ordinance for the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tomás Herrera-Mishler, whose duties the past five years have included overseeing the San Diego Zoo, has been hired as SANCA's new president and CEO.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 29, 2020
SANCA hires new CEO and president to oversee Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Tomás Herrera-Mishler is hired as SANCA's new CEO and president of Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 2, 2021
OPINION: Ivermectin II: Cons and pros

Readers chastised us, saying we were promoting a COVID-19 drug that’s dangerous and unproven. Dr. Pierre Kory addresses those concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 23, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Helping out with medical calls

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
"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
A baby turtle from Longboat Key was rehabbing this summer after it disoriented and ended up in a pool. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 17, 2021
Longboat Key considers added sea turtle protections

Longboat Key town commissioners have yet to consider an ordinance, but discussions have continued.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Grossman
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2015
Your candidate: Larry Grossman

A retired city planner, Larry Grossman thinks he's the perfect candidate to help reshape the town's codes. and transform underutilized Key sites.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As depicted in this conceptual rendering, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch expects its Lakewood Centre DRI project to be an urban-style mix of retail and commercial space and residential.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
SMR, county partner for Ranch expansion

With concurrency approval, the Lakewood Ranch developer now can begin work on its first age-targeted community and other projects.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 6, 2012
Film Review: 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World'

The new film, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World," is exactly what the lengthy title implies.

  • Arts + Culture
Lori Stone says it's been a fun change to have new people see her fabric art.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 24, 2021
Art community forms in Rosemary District studio

Emerging artists showcase creations at the Zero Empty Spaces studio.

  • Arts + Culture
Cat Depot resident Hawthorne
  • By Anna Brugmann & Katie Johns |
  • September 6, 2017
Sarasota animal sanctuaries prepare for Hurricane Irma

While Hurricane Irma approaches, Save Our Seabirds, Mote Marine and Cat Depot prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East Manatee firefighters Steve Ryckman, Daniel Dunkum, Mike Hamilton and Shawn Battick all volunteered to respond to Hurricane Dorian's potential catastrophic impact on Florida's east coast.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2019
Manatee County firefighters respond to Dorian's fury

Manatee County firefighters sent to help in case Hurricane Dorian devastates east coast of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 25, 2019
Fort Hamer Bridge Run draws more than 1,600 entrants in Manatee County

Fort Hamer Bridge Run draws more than 1,600 entrants in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Airport officials report that more than 1 million passengers have traveled through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in the past 12 months.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 24, 2013
Curbside valet service debuts at SRQ

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport began a curbside valet service on Tuesday, streamlining the air travel process for area customers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 2, 2016
Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

The festival kicked off with a party at the Van Wezel.

  • Black Tie
Brett Hanewich also went 1-for-3 at the plate with a RBI on March 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brett Hanewich

Lakewood Ranch sophomore Brett Hanewich pitched a complete game, allowing two hits while striking out four in the Mustangs' 3-0 non-district victory over Manatee March 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
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