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Stan Horwich flips through the letters.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 2, 2019
Call leads to a connection with Longboat Key man's wartime past

Longboater Stan Horwich gets a call that brings him back to Australia . . . in 1942.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The land purchased by the county will increase the remaining lifespan of the landfill on Lena Road from 16 years to an estimated 22 years.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 21, 2020
Manatee County opts for $32.5 million purchase in east Bradenton

East Bradenton land bought for use as government complex, waste transfer station

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners have proposed canceling Route 18 for lack of ridership
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 2, 2018
Bus route suspension threatens Longboat worker access

Sarasota county has proposed eliminating Route 18, which services Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet’s “Transcending Movement” performance will run Jan. 25-28. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 9, 2019
Scene & Heard 01.10.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, from Sarasota Ballet adding a new performance to The Pops Orchestra donating $5,000 to Sarasota Military Officers Scholarship Fund of the Military Officers Association of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cause 4 Fashion models
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 5, 2021
Neuro Challenge Foundation returns to the runway during Cause4Fashion

The annual Neuro Challenge event was held Dec. 3.

  • Black Tie
Jeff Borysiewicz said his shops derive the majority of their revenue from retail sales, but the presence of a bar and late-night hours drew concern from some downtown residents. Image courtesy Corona Cigar Company.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2021
Cigar bar proposal rekindles scrutiny of downtown liquor sales

How many bars is too many in downtown Sarasota? Depends on who you’re asking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 5, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
H. Terrell Griffin autographed a novel for Commissioner Terry Gans last year. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 21, 2013
New Griffin novel 'Found' now available

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell Griffin released his eighth Matt Royal novel, 'Found' last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carol Fischbein, Jane Vorel, Andy Youngs and Clara McGonigle.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2019
St. Mary's kicks off the Christmas spirit

The Women's Guild Christmas Bazaar will kick off Christmas spirit on Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Galbi, or grilled ribs, are one of Dokko's favorite items on the menu.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 31, 2022
Korê Steakhouse to bring Korean food and culture to Waterside Place

The new Korean restaurant brings no-tipping policy to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Booker sophomore Jakai Peterson enters the Class 2A championships ranked fourth in the long jump (5.49 meters) and 11th in the 400 meter run (57.96 seconds).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2022
Nearly 40 area athletes head to the FHSAA track and field championships

The championships will be held May 11-14 in Gainesville.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Fun and art take place all the time on our campus," Kathleen List says. "It's a completely different environment here (than other university libraries) — people are so inspired to do things."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 14, 2014
Archiving a Career

Kathleen List never wanted to be a librarian. But in her 17 years heading up Ringling College's library, she found the perfect outlet for her art education.

  • Arts + Culture
Lauren Golon was a girls soccer captain at Cardinal Mooney High in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauren Golon

The Cardinal Mooney junior talks toughening up and taking the ball to the net.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Cougars are going to the state title game. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 24, 2021
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball advances to state title game

The Cougars defeated The Master's Academy 47-32 Wedesday in Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"We're the kind of retired people who want to keep living it up," says Kay Siebold, right, with Barbara Bostic, left. "What else would we be doing during all day? Going out to eat? How many times can you go out to eat?"
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 7, 2012
Kay Siebold and Barbara Bostic: Folly Girls

Whether they're tap dancing in sequins or getting down to Lady Gaga, Kay Siebold and Barbara Bostic are proving the Sarasota Silver Stars are much too young at heart to be a senior theater troupe.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtney B. Vance, Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors in "Lovecraft Country." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 4, 2020
Binge Blog: Get out of my house

"Lovecraft Country" and "Under the Silver Lake" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 31, 2018
Picture of health: Lori Jaress and Kenneth Rainey

In uniform or off duty, Sarasota police officers say fitness helps them physically and mentally.

  • Health
A vehicle was totaled during an accident Nov. 7, 2019 at State Road 70 and Post/Greenbrook boulevards. There were three fatal crashes at the intersection in 2018. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
SR 70/Post signal gets green light

Traffic signal coming to Post Blvd. in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra held the opening concert of its "On the Road with SO" series at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton on Nov. 15, an event that featured the Sarasota Brass Quintet. Photo courtesy Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2020
Performing arts groups take their shows outside

As COVID-19 continues to limit indoor performances, Sarasota's arts community is pursuing opportunities to play outdoors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Connie Dixon plans to use her love of horses to connect with students when she becomes principal at Gene Witt Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2022
Gene Witt Elementary in Bradenton names new principal

Connie Dixon has waited 20 years to be an administrator at Gene Witt Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
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