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Justin Och and Cathy Morgan of the Lion Dance Team from Lakeland put on quite  show on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the 2011 GCAA Chinese New Year Celebration held at T.J. Johnson Youth Center.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 30, 2011
Year of the Hare Celebration

The Gulfcoast Chinese American Association in part with the Sarasota Chinese Academy held an elaborate and festive Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the T.J. Johnson Youth Center at Faith Baptist Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chris Osborne and Judy Fiala
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: AlumArt+ Celebration

Ringling College of Art and Design celebrated the re-opening of the "made by" student art gallery along with two other alumni art galleries with snacks, drinks and plenty of new art.

  • Arts + Culture
Guide dogs patiently wait their turn with their handlers before the graduation ceremony.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dogs graduation

Friends and family celebrated as nine handlers graduated with their new guides from Southeastern Guide Dogs Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bay Haven first-grader Tabitha Tellbuescher said math is her favorite subject.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 18, 2014
VIDEO: Bay Haven students head back to school

At Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, Principal Chad Erickson greeted students before they headed in to their new classrooms.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Outgoing chairman Tommy Klauber shares about the successes of 2013.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ranch Business Alliance Membership Luncheon

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance met their new board of directors, during the organization's annual membership luncheon Jan. 15.

  • East County
  • News
Ron and Sue Green with Nancy and Bob Koran
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Welcome Back Party

On Friday, Jan. 17, Beachplace welcomed back its residents for the season with a party. Attendees enjoyed cocktails and appetizers as they reunited with old friends and met new ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes could have his contract extended at Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2022
More drama on tap at Manatee County Commission meeting

County Clerk Angel Colonneso launches an attack on the administrator, whose contract is up for extension.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Town staff raises project issues

At the resumed Longboat Key Club Islandside renovation hearing, PZB Director Monica Simpson said the project was still too large; commissioners made project suggestions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Islands West was built in 1972.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 5, 2021
Condo inspections on the minds of Longboat leaders

The deadly Surfside collapse has prompted Florida governments to determine whether they should require condo inspections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 15, 2023
Sarasota revisits street dining options

More than a dozen restaurants in the city still offer outside dining in parking spaces. Now they seek making the pandemic-era policy a permanent option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Music, one of seven statues illustrating the seven virtues of Sarasota, was damaged months ago. It stands alongside Flora on the eastern side of St. Armands Circle.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 15, 2022
City, BID seek ways to get ahead on statue repair costs in St. Armands

Funding for such work isn't part of the Sarasota Public Works Department's budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The remodel is taking place at Station 12 on the corner of State Road 70 and Verna Bethany Road. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 6, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue seeks to improve life at Myakka fire station

Bunk rooms are among the planned upgrades at Station 12 outside of Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners green-lit Raleigh, North Carolina-based Aventon Cos. plans for Aventon Sarasota on the 25-acre property across University Parkway from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2022
SRQ to challenge city's approval of apartments at former kennel club

The Sarasota Bradenton Airport Authority suggests legal action may ensue to block Aventon Sarasota, a 372-unit multifamily complex beneath its noise contour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite breaking ground in early 2018, the Miss Susie’s Kitchent project has stalled out — and completing it is now a priority for multiple city commissioners. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 10, 2021
Commission discusses Newtown priorities

With the help of public input gathered in 2019, the city is developing a series of short- and long-term goals for the Newtown Community Redevelopment Area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Historic Homecoming

For nearly three decades, the sand-based seahorse sculptures at the Lido Casino were a Sarasota icon. Now, two of the sculptures have found a new home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 3, 2010
Benderson seeks identity for University corridor

The developer hopes a master signage plan along I-75 and University Parkway will help put Manatee County -- and its shopping plazas - on the map for travelers.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2012
Runners lace up for First Watch race

Take a closer look at three First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bruce St. Denis. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
FULL STORY: St. Denis misses cut for administrator

The list of finalists for Sarasota County administrator includes two Floridians and applicants from York County, S.C., and Augusta, Ga.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Drainage improvements at Siesta Key Public Beach have been planned to prevent runoff carrying high levels of bacteria to the Gulf of Mexico. Photos by Rebecca Baxter.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
County wants more options for beach improvements

The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday asked staff to create options that could lead to the completion of the Siesta Key Public Beach improvements as fast as 18 months after their start.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Cate McLean |
  • March 28, 2013
My first salt room experience at Fusion Therapy

My first salt room experience at Fusion Therapy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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