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Shane Chalke and Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 7, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance hosts inaugural fundraiser

Dance Your Part was held April 7 at Waterworks.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota resident Denisse Florian, right, and her 4-month-old daughter Camila Zorrilla smile as they play with a scarf during newborn family music class at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2019
Minding their music at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

New music classes at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center provide benefits for families through songs

  • East County
  • News
Past President Carol Erker, current President Susan McGuire, incoming President Nancy Rozance and past President Jack Rozance courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2019
Rotarians united

Rotary Club of Longboat Key members attended a rotary conference in Cape Coral last weekend to learn about local and national efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New hours for the Balmoral Woods Boulevard entrance into The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch will be 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Gate hours into Country Club at Lakewood Ranch will change

Country Club moves forward with safety plan to limit public access at Balmoral Woods entrance.

  • East County
  • News
Turtle Beach, looking north, showing erosion.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 15, 2016
Barges will begin staging off Bird Key this week

Vessels and equipment will arrive at the staging area later this week to begin the Turtle Beach renourishment.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 31, 2010
TOP STORY, SEPT.: Sanborn Studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2016
This Week in Sarasota, Thursday, Jan. 14

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The St. Armands Circle Buskers will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday starting March 14. Robin Hartill.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2012
Performers will entertain around the Circle

St. Armands Circle Association revives a European tradition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 17, 2020
Temple Beth Israel Fashion Show strikes a good note with attendees

The annual show is a huge hit with the congregation and was at Michael's on East this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Concession to offer golf lessons with Jonathan Yarwood

Jonathan Yarwood of the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy at The Concession Golf Club and Residences will begin teaching a wide range of lessons this spring and summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Head of the Booker VPA Dance Department Courtney Smith teaches some dance combos over Zoom. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 7, 2020
Arts teachers try to keep community alive while virtual teaching

Sarasota Schools teachers of fine arts say it is difficult to keep "family feeling" alive while teaching online.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dec. 31, 2017: The day we accidentally mistook a private playground for a revitalized park while out on a family hike. It’s an easy mistake with all the green space in the area.
  • By Columnist . |
  • February 22, 2019
The Ranch Outdoors

Most of the country may still be shoveling snow, but here at The Ranch we’re reveling in perfect weather and a wealth of green space, while unintentionally playing on private playgrounds.

  • LWR Life
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 11, 2012
Board abolishes Village parking district

Sarasota County commissioners voted to end assessments on Siesta Key Village for a municipal parking lot.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
6525 Gulf of Mexico Drive was recently built with four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,980 square feet of living space.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 29, 2020
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for nearly $4 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for Nov. 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
At the meeting, Superintendent Todd Bowden also said more than half the teachers at Oak Park School received updated crisis intervention training.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2019
School board approves policies ahead of new year

The policy changes focus on student safety and community partnerships.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Annie Arguello looks at some of SCAT's most popular routes.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 5, 2019
SCAT officials seek public feedback before presenting to commissioners

The Sarasota County Area Transit will soon undergo a network redesign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, and her husband, Matthew, is in disbelief of her being named  Educator of the Year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
Simple math: She's No. 1 in Manatee County

Braden River Middle School math teacher named Educator of the Year in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Summertime is the best time of year to  experience sunset over a drink and some bar food at one of the too-few waterfront bars around, like O’Leary’s in downtown Sarasota.  Photos by Gabriel Jiva
  • By Columnist . |
  • May 23, 2019
The Best Worst Season

The heat and humidity can be rough, but it’s worth it to stick around for Lakewood Ranch summers — when the pace is slower and the traffic and dinner crowds are lighter.

  • LWR Life
Photo by Kimberly Dyer Photography, courtesy of the Longboat Key Club
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 24, 2019
Longboat Key Club's longtime Director of Tennis to retire

John Woods has been with the club since 1978.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gabriella Thomas (middle) competed with her Ellenton Epic Edge teammates Meyana Burtram and Heidi Raley at the 2020 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships. Photo courtesy Shannon Raley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2020
Heritage Harbour skater has an edge

The 12-year-old competes on synchronized skating team.

  • East County
  • Sports
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