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Attacks on SMH unfounded, reprehensible
  • By Tramm Hudson |
  • March 13, 2023
Attacks on SMH unfounded, reprehensible

Out-of-town agitators are using deceitful, defamatory and violent verbal abuse to seed distrust in Sarasota Memorial. Our community should not tolerate such ugly bullying.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Amanda Broadway has opened a personal assistant business in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 24, 2016
For Lakewood Ranch business owner, saving time is personal

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Manager Carla Ayres and owner Bob Wright have taken over a UPS franchise in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2018
Mill Creek resident takes over UPS franchise in Lakewood Ranch

New owner looks to deliver service.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 13, 2019
Sarasota Opera offers young, emerging guest artists a home away from home

The life of a Sarasota Opera guests artist allows for learning on and off the stage — in a refuge of sunshine.

  • Arts + Culture
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy as a way to grow the sport of volleyball and allow athletes the opportunity to train full-time.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2014
Source for Success

Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt recently founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy, which will officially launch this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Before concrete got poured on Monday, a portion of the sidewalk on Gulf of Mexico Drive directly in front of the Twin Shores Mobile Home Park was closed. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 25, 2022
‘We have concrete!’ Sidewalk repaired along Gulf of Mexico Drive

A portion of the sidewalk will soon reopen on Gulf of Mexico Drive directly in front of the Twin Shores Mobile Home Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School senior Gabriela DeJesus said she is enjoying every minute of her senior season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2011
Braden River senior bounces back on team

After being ruled academically ineligible and having to sit out last season, Braden River senior Gabriela DeJesus brought her grades up and now is back on the court with the Lady Pirates.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2013
Hilton reserves date with P&Z

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $24 million project that could begin in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 6, 2014
Key Club manager outlines club investments

The Longboat Key Club is undergoing golf course renovations this summer at Harbourside now that Islandside work is done.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 22, 2018
C3 project unites Community Day and VMA students through theater

Ria Cooper of Asolo Repertory Theatre created a space for Visible Men Academy and Hershorin Schiff Community Day School students to get to know each other and themselves using theater games and activities.

  • Arts + Culture
The 103 stories left by Ray Turk Sr.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 3, 2019
A glimpse into 1944's South Pacific

A Sarasota man discovered his father’s war correspondence reports from World War II.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rev. Chris Wood carries the cross. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 16, 2019
Good Friday walk set to take over Main Street

Sarasota Ministerial Association hopes for 1,000 participants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 2, 2018
Getting healthy without medicine

How two people with different health issues used diet and exercise to get well again.

  • Health
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2016
Darwin's Theory of Evolution

A year after closing his downtown restaurant and resigning from his namesake brewery, Darwin Santa Maria is back with a new eatery — and outlook.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 7, 2022
Flowers bloom at Fresh Fridays event

The latest event was held May 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tyler and Marissa Rossnagle, Chad Ciaravella, Lori Hagey and Pat and Erin Robinson. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.12.17

From star sightings to glamorous engagement parties, we have the scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
The site, located at center, is in front of the Heritage Harbour development, off State Road 64. Property representatives say the location is prime for commercial growth. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2017
Retail on the rise near Heritage Harbour

Bradenton plaza will add a Crunch fitness and other retailers along State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • January 4, 2013
Top fitness classes in Sarasota

Top fitness classes in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Contemporary Dance artist Melissa Rummel is one of the dancers performing in "Evolving/Revolving." Photo by Sorcha Augustine
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 'Evolving/Revolving' looks back and ahead

SCD's last show of the season honors company’s past and future.

  • Arts + Culture
Mill Creek's Wilma Kroese will be a featured artist at the 17th annual Fall Art Show & Sale Nov. 17 at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2018
Artists prepare for Fall Art Show & Sale in Lakewood Ranch

Artists prepare for Fall Art Show & Sale in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
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