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Teena Kantor has been sewing since her grandmother taught her as a child.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboater threads sewing hobby

Teena Kantor learned to sew as a child, and now creates items for her friends and family members, who she hopes pick up the trade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In April, Alta Vista residents began discussing their concerns regarding a car storage area in the Ringling Shopping Center parking lot.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 2, 2016
What’s happening at the Ringling Shopping Center?

An uptick in activity has residents curious about the future of the property, but a definitive answer could still be months away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Kurt Schultheis Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive will undergo a $25,000 assessment in October to determine how much it will cost to repair the exterior of the building.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2014
Firehouse issues could be pricey

Mold concerns and a lack of separate facilities for male and female firefighter/paramedics has the town pondering the future of Fire Station 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 13, 2019
Apparently, it's OK when Democrats use voter registration

Debate goes on over County Commission's plan to draw new districts.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By The Insider |
  • April 21, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: IN CONVERSATION WITH TODD SOLONDZ SUNDAY NOON AT SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL! Dark Horse star Jordan Gelber speaks about Solondz! Solondz Film Retrospective!

Sarasota Film Festival: IN CONVERSATION WITH TODD SOLONDZ SUNDAY NOON AT SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL! Dark Horse star Jordan Gelber speaks about Solondz! Solondz Film Retrospective!

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Cycle owner David Holm leads a team repairing bicycles.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 22, 2020
Back to the Bike

Local bike shops report an uptick in sales during pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 9, 2018
Robert Philip Coyne

Mr. Robert (Bob) Philip Coyne, of Longboat Key, Florida and Osterville, Massachusetts, born on November 28, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Eleanor Scully Coyne and the late George Kermit Coyne, Sr., passed away at age 76 on November 8, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Eight-year-old Jacob Micca says he likes the swings and the monkey bars best.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Foundation opens new playground

Foundation for Dreams leaders next hope to construct a shade structure for the equipment.

  • East County
  • News
County commissioner Paul Caragiulo at the December retreat, where plans to explore a mental health taxing district were abandoned.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 10, 2016
City and county again spar over homeless issues

Some members of the county commission felt one of their own was misrepresented in a city press release.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 7, 2020
Sarasota mayor responds to barrier-island traffic concerns

Turn lane could reopen weeks earlier, Ahearn-Koch writes in an email that also suggests a re-examination of roundabout plan at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort developer Andy Adams, who owns a 20% interest in the Colony resorts, made an appearance at a special meeting Monday but was not asked to speak. Photo by Rachel O'Hara
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2012
Commission eyes new timeline

It's likely Colony Beach & Tennis Resort officials will receive an extension Oct. 1 to rebuild the resort, although it would come with contingencies and hinge on who controls the resort moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 27, 2011
My View: The good news on jobs

In the relentless trashing by the mainstream media of everything Gov. Rick Scott does, there has been some pretty great news ignored lately.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Diana Greene has 28 years of experience in education. She began her career as an elementary school teacher. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 3, 2015
Manatee County School District welcomes new superintendent Diana Greene

Diana Greene is a relative newcomer to Manatee County, but she’s ready for the tests she’ll face leading the district.

  • East County
  • News
icehouse
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 19, 2014
Architectural Salvage showroom moves into former Ice House

Architectural Salvage showroom moves into former Ice House

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dean Eisner devotes his time to education, business, recreation and the community.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
Neighbors: Dean Eisner

This retired businessman takes on a new job helping area students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Country Club home at 7004 Brier Creek Court sold for $1.25 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,534 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of Victoria Turner.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 20, 2021
Tidewater Preserve home tops east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area real estate transactions at $1,325,000

County Club and Tidewater Preserve both have a sale of $1.25 million in Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area transactions.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"The Addams Family: A New Musical" runs through Nov. 16, at Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 3, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Addams Family: A New Musical'

Marty Fugate reviews "The Addams Family: A New Musical," which runs through Nov. 16, at Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Murray Homes' The Resolute model is located in The Vineyards section of The Lake Club. It features 3,984 square feet and is priced at $1.98 million. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2015
Builders showcase Lakewood Ranch offerings

The 18th annual Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes kicks off Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Elementary school students and parents wave signs in support of fourth grade teacher Nicholas Leduc, who was named the Manatee County School District’s Educator of the Year.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 8, 2017
Instructor is man of wonder

Teacher allows his students to be more independent.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 18, 2014
The Fix: A last-minute Thanksgiving Day dinner

The Fix: A last-minute Thanksgiving Day dinner

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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