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Aiden Shea, Hunter Malley and Collin Barrett collaborated on the artwork that will represent Braden River at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2017
Art students row together toward 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota

Braden River Middle sixth graders make a big splash with their art.

  • East County
  • News
Although a state grant to renovate the interior of the Myakka City School House was denied, the community continues to search for answers.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2017
Myakka City School House passion prevails despite setback

Side of Ranch; Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Ten-year-old Marina Redden, of Greenbrook, and 11-year-old Walker Speir, of Summerfield, were disgusted when they found two gopher tortoises purposely injured. One had died and the other they helped transport to a veterinarian.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 21, 2017
Endangered tortoises killed in Lakewood Ranch

Death of two tortoises angers community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 28, 2017
Civil Rights: In 1950s Sarasota, Shiela Sanders found her voice.

In 1950s Sarasota, Shiela Sanders found her voice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Damon Murray and Sam Jackson already both received a pair of scholarship offers this summer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 1, 2015
Recruiting Trail

Lakewood Ranch High football players Sam Jackson and Damon Murray both have received multiple college offers.

  • East County
  • Sports
A common grackle prepares to feed.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 29, 2015
Save Our Seabirds migrates to baby bird season

Think twice before attempting to rescue a baby bird that appears to be injured.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Corey Murphy tees off at Bobby Jones Golf Club — a municipal-owned course to which the city is attempting to attract more visitors.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2015
What does the future hold for Bobby Jones Golf Club?

Amid privatization talks, the committee tasked with mapping out a plan for the long-term viability of Bobby Jones is keeping all its options on the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christian Sharbono and Chance Sharbono, who finished in second place at 138 pounds in Class 2A. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2017
Big wrestling efforts fall just short for locals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Scott Kuiper and Brett Mack. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 2, 2016
Theater review: 'The Tragedy of Hamlet'

Asolo Conservatory students get to the heart of “Hamlet” in a touring production for young people.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2016
Theater review: 'Gypsy'

'Gypsy' reveals the stages of a legendary life at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Former Superintendent Lori White sits with students at Gocio Elementary School. White retired from her position in February 2017.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 30, 2017
A legacy of learning

The community gives back to honor former Superintendent Lori White.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 28, 2015
Tiny treasure

An elegant cottage in Southside Village has a surprising past.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dennis Kenney, Kathy Halenda, Dane Becker and Don Farrell. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 7, 2015
Theater Review: 'Inspired Lunacy'

What is the meaning of life? Basically, it’s one big joke. That’s the big message behind FST's latest musical, “Inspired Lunacy.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Donna Gerdes and Peter Thomassonin "My Old Lady." (Photo by Gary Sweetman Photography)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2015
An American in Paris: Part Deux

Israel Horovitz’s “My Old Lady,” this summer’s final Banyan Theater production, explores the light and dark sides of family inheritances

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Rafeal Petlock, onstage at the Players Theatre, returned to Sarasota in 2008 and hopes to pursue acting full-time.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 2, 2015
Stagedoor: Rafael Petlock

Actor Rafael Petlock has appeared in plays in New York City, television and movies. But he’s perfectly fine expressing himself in his hometown of Sarasota when and wherever he can.

  • Arts + Culture
Sydney Sforzo and Chelsea Lea, ODA students, have attended the school and been best friends since first-grade.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 16, 2016
ODA students' Giving Closet opens door to education

Best friends team up to raise money for Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'La Cage aux Folles'

A down-and-dirty comedy with a sense of high life in low places.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Laurie Colton
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 7, 2016
Theater review: 'Venus in Fur'

You Always Love the One You Hurt

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The beetles munch away at the air potato vines, and leave other plants untouched. Photo courtesy Tyree Brown, Rizzetta & Company.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 7, 2015
Fishing for answers, Waterlefe district turns to grass carp, beetles

New approach determined to battle pesky plants taking over Waterlefe’s lands and waters.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 16, 2015
Theater review: 'Butler'

“Butler” is a war of words and wit at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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