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Florida Studio Theatre is run by Managing Director Rebecca Hopkins and her husband, Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 16, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre stages loving tribute to Rebecca Hopkins

Florida Studio Theatre's managing director celebrated her 20th work anniversary March 12.

  • Arts + Culture
Pauline Kozuch may not have built bombers during World War II, but she still felt compelled to “do her part.”Â
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
The Home Front: Rosie the Riveters and plenty of other women were essential during war

Like her peers, Tara resident pitched in any way she could.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 12, 2018
First of two AJC Winter Lunch & Learn events welcomes author

The American Jewish Committee West Coast Florida hosted the luncheon Dec. 12 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Rashad West gives orders underneath a mask at Lakewood Ranch High football practice. West said the Mustangs won't have the advantage of low expectations this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 27, 2020
Lakewood Ranch football wants consistency and steady progress

The Mustangs are in year two under coach Rashad West.

  • East County
  • Sports
With a statewide closure of nonessential businesses set to expire at the end of the month, a group of local business leaders is advocating for a rapid reopening over the next few weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2020
Business leaders advocate for reopening region

An ad-hoc task force is encouraging government officials to lift some COVID-19 restrictions and allow businesses in Sarasota and Manatee to resume operating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roger Pettingell, the No. 1 real estate agent in Sarasota and Manatee counties by total sales volume, sold this home at 622 S. Owl drive for $5.6 million. (Photo Courtesy)
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 16, 2019
Pettingell tops real estate volume for 7th consecutive year

The Longboat Key Realtor broke his 2017 number, which made him the first in Sarasota County to top $100 million in a year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Carlino
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: James Carlino

James Carlino wants to unify the fire districts

  • East County
  • News
McCarver and Moser has been on St. Armands Circle for 40 years.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
McCarver & Moser to close St. Armands location in April

Jeweler will consolidate in location downtown after 40 years of business on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said a comprehensive plan developed almost 20 years ago might no longer be suitable and that has to be taken into consideration when considering changes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 7, 2017
Manatee County Commissioners say land-use changes based on law

Comprehensive plan includes future land uses homeowners sometimes overlook.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
Cullen wins Blue Streak Invite

Braden River High senior Alexis Cullen won the Blue Streak Invitational Oct. 20 in Avon Park, crossing the finish line in 20:19.00.

  • East County
  • Sports
Capt. Sandy McIver has taken over command of District 3.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2020
District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader

District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader in Capt. Sandy McIver.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • November 12, 2020
Village residents deal with effects of a night of flooding

Residents clean homes, plan for places to live as repairs begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elise Buck and Suzanne Willis
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Key to the Cure Kick Off Party

Key to the Cure Kick Off Party

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2014
Orioles to play first home game Friday

The Orioles Gulf Coast League team will play its first home game of the 2014 season at 12 p.m. June 20, at Ed Smith Stadium, against the GCL Rays.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tournament Chairman Mason Tush, with Travis Lofland from the show “Deadliest Catch” and tournament committee member Bryan Wells pose with the trophy.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 6, 2015
Anglers prepare for Sarasota Tarpon Tournament

Preparations for the tournament kicked off with a party Tuesday night at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clark and Greta get acclimated to their new home. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 21, 2018
Love Birds

Clark and Greta are Longboat Key's newest mating pair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor Jack Duncan discusses ways to implement a new Planning and Zoning Board later this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2015
Luckiest P&Z Board members could be niners

The Longboat Key Town Commission seeks strength through fewer board members, plus up to nine years in a board seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jonathon "J.E." Allen and Bailey Brawner are interning at Harvest United Methodist Church until August. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
Interns spend summer at East County church

Rather than spending their summer break in their hometowns with their friends, two 21-year-old college students chose to spend it studying in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Early voting counted for 25% of overall votes cast in the 2013 Sarasota City Commission election, and 18.7% in the 2013 municipal contest.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 2, 2015
Early voting begins with a sigh

City of Sarasota and Longboat Key voters can hit the polls from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today through Saturday, at the Supervisor of Elections office downtown and Longboat Key Town Hall. But, it’s been a slow start.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High junior Riley Bohan began lifting her freshman year after a good friend talked her into the sport. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 3, 2014
Going for Gold

Lakewood Ranch High junior Riley Bohan won three gold medals at the USA Weightlifting National Youth Championships earlier this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
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