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The finished piece inside the studio before it was taken down and transported to Selby Gallery. Courtesy photo
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 9, 2013
Backstage Pass: Light is shed on the inner workings of an installation

People have come to see hundreds of exhibits since Kevin Dean, director of Selby Gallery, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, started running it in 1994.

  • Arts + Culture
Susannah "Zana" Carbajal with her husband, Esteban, and their four kids, Rosalind, Teodoro, Roma and Joaquin.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 18, 2019
Picture of Health: Susannah "Zana" Carbajal

The East County resident uses her kids to help her get a good work out in Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • Health
Christopher Lesser, the director of the Manatee County Mosquito Control District, said his department goes to extraordinary lengths to protect the safety of the public.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2020
The lowdown on mosquito spraying in Manatee County

Low altitude helicopter flights one needed aspect of Manatee County's mosquito abatement program.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners discussed the possibility of a paid beach parking program.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 21, 2020
County officials consider variety of traffic improvements on the key

Among proposed traffic improvements on Siesta Key are traffic calming measures, a bike share program and a water taxi.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jaasiel Torres jumps the bar at the state meet.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota High junior takes home the high jump state title

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Students will start school eight days earlier than they did last year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 16, 2015
School district settles on calendar

Under the tentative 2015-2016 Manatee County schools' calendar, students will start classes Aug. 10 and finish May 25.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 23, 2011
Town to ask for telecommunications proposals

The commission directed staff to request proposals that would determine the island's needs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview High alum Richie James starred as an offensive weapon at Middle Tennessee State University.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 15, 2015
Sarasota Alumni Spotlight: Richie James

Riverview High graduate Richie James was named Middle Tennessee State's offensive Warrior of the Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jacquie McLaurin, a fifth grade teacher at Robert E. Willis Elementary, is disappointed her career ends with e-learning as she retires this year, but she has enjoyed the time with her students.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 20, 2020
New lesson in retirement for Lakewood Ranch-area teachers

Retiring teachers and staff members disappointed with the ending but happy for the memories.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch softball team is headed to the final four for the second year in a row.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch softball heads to second-straight final four

Lakewood Ranch softball heads to its second-straight final four in Vero Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
This trash can burglar got caught by his nose — literally. Deputies on patrol helped him get loose. Photo courtesy of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff's Office saves masked resident

Deputies rescued a raccoon with a can stuck on its head.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Brown was on hand during the open house Oct. 27.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2018
Party on The Isles in Lakewood Ranch

Toll Brothers has opened the models for its Lakewood Ranch community called The Isles.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
Pirates top rival Mustangs

The Braden River High boys soccer team held off rival Lakewood Ranch 3-1 Nov. 29 to remain unbeaten in Class 4A-District 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota City Commission will also discuss a potential referendum to increase their salaries tonight at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2011
Commission will approve budget tonight

Sarasota city commissioners must approve on second reading tonight a budget that proposes a 5.3% millage rate increase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Save the dates

The social scene is packed, as usual, for the fall. We're looking forward to countless events this season - but here are 10 through the end of 2014 we already have circled on our calendar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota High School RN Ginger Godley and HRA Mary Belvin
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 31, 2019
School board agrees to pursue plan for more nurses

Over the next several years, Sarasota County Schools will phase in more on-site LPNs and RNs to care for students’ medical needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dorian, Samantha and Steve Drouin at Braden River's graduation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2019
Braden River High School graduate earns invitation to U.S. Naval Academy

Samantha Drouin wants to make a difference at the U.S. Naval Academy, and perhaps someday as a politician.

  • East County
  • News
State Sen. Greg Steube has filed legislation revoking municipalities' right to regulate short-term rental on private property.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 17, 2018
Longboat residents oppose Florida Senate short-term rental bill

A bill filed in the state legislature by Sarasota County Senator Greg Steube ignites fears over unwanted short-term visitors in residential Longboat neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2010
Senator calls for oil rig investigation

Town Hall received a letter from Sen. Bill Nelson this week bemoaning the oil spill off the coast of Louisiana.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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