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A beachfront unit at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is in bad shape.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 23, 2018
Beachfront units can be fixed, owner says

Blake Fleetwood, a beachfront unit owner at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, said that a property appraiser valued his property at a price that gives the investor authority to fix his property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Wertheimer accepts the $3,500 grant check from Junior League of Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.08.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota, featuring the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, Florida Studio Theatre, Embracing Our Differences, Asolo Repertory Theatre , Junior League

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch resident Philip Cabibi had to buy a signal booster so his cell phone would work in his home. He said if coverage does not improve, he may have to move outside Lakewood Ranch because of problems with service.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
Negotiations progressing for improved cellular service in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents can help identify coverage gaps.

  • East County
  • News
Korean War Veterans march down Main Street during the 2017 Memorial Day Parade.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 17, 2019
What to do in Sarasota on Memorial Day Weekend

Here are a few events to attend Memorial Day weekend to honor those who died in military service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
American Institute of Stress Executive Director Heidi Hanna, Building a Brain Healthy Community Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody and Harvard Medical School psychology professor Erin Dunn are eager to get started.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2019
SMR commits $600,000 toward brain study in Lakewood Ranch

Building a Brain Healthy Community Initiative set to begin through collaboration of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Academy for Brain Health and Performance and Massachusetts General Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Skalitzky worked in Sarasota for 52 years.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 14, 2019
Bob Skalitzky, who helped develop Sarasota and Lido Key, 'had a huge presence everywhere'

Developer dies at age 95.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andrew Lane guest conducted “Sounds of the Stage,” aka Great Escapes 5, which featured principal double bass John Miller (pictured). Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 25, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra offers musical smorgasbord in 'Sounds of the Stage'

Sarasota Orchestra's Great Escapes 5 concert, "Sounds of the Stage" at Holley Hall in Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, reminds us of the good old days of pops concerts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Esteban Vega, 9, slides into a shot on goal for Braden River Soccer Club's U11 team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2019
Future soccer stars grace East County scene

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
UnidosNow Executive Director Luz Corcuera speaks to donors, staff and program participants at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County on Dec. 6.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 6, 2017
Community Foundation highlights UnidosNow program

The organizations offered donors and staff a look at its dual generational approach to student success.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Akarra IV in The Vineyards at The Lake Club will be a featured home during Parade of Homes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 23, 2018
Cannon Homes featured during Parade of Homes in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

John Cannon Homes incorporates customers' comments into the design.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Seniors Caleb Ward and Matthew McDonnell captain the Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse is ready to take 'the leap'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Singin' in the Rain" runs through Feb.7. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2018
Stage adaptation of classic 'Singin' in the Rain' spoofs the early days of Hollywood

The Players production of "Singin' in the Rain" pokes fun at old Hollywood with classic MGM musical tropes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Herman Kruegle shows off one of the boats that has been restored at F.I.S.H. This is one of three boats that Kruegle wants to see in a new boatshed.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboater works to preserve Cortez history

Whitney Beach resident Herman Kruegle hopes to preserve and present Cortez Village's fishing history with a walking trail to the FISH Preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Ward as Mary's thoughts, Lauren Nielsen as Mary in "What Was I Thinking?" by Marvin Albert. Photo courtesy of Theatre Odyssey.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Theatre Odyssey takes short plays 'On the Road'

The second annual tour will kick off with an open formal dress rehearsal on Feb. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
"Cyrano De BurgerShack"
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 19, 2016
Theater review: 'Cyrano De BurgerShack'

Cyrano takes a shiny, happy trip to high school at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 26, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Longboat Key: Your Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Adrian Lotherington and Natalie Franchini pack emergency boxes at All Faiths Food Bank.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 14, 2017
All Faiths provides emergency services

The sun may be shining, but All Faith’s Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank says the need is still great.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students in the internship program spend time after school learning about  computer systems and working with the district’s IT staff. Photo courtesy Anthony Dolciotto
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 25, 2017
Internship program teaches students how to use computer hacking for good

Students work with IT staff to learn more about computer systems than they could in the classroom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Erika Miller performs the national anthem for the Republican Party of Sarasota County.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Star-spangled singer

Sarasota resident Erika Miller advocates for more live performances of the national anthem.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 6, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.09.17

From baptisms to ribbon cuttings, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
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