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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 18, 2013
On the upper end of Main Street, M.A.D.E. is making it

On the upper end of Main Street, M.A.D.E. is making it

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 19, 2013
Largest barbecue contest in Southwest Florida is this Saturday

Largest barbecue contest in Southwest Florida is this Saturday

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Brett Morrow, a former class clown, opened Jumpin Fun Sports, a new trampoline park, Saturday, June 22.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Lakewood Ranch trampoline park opens

Jumpin Fun owner Brett Morrow went 35 years without jumping on a trampoline. Now, his enthusiasm for fun is springing to life in the form of his new business.

  • East County
  • News
Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane stands near the hurricane-tracking chart in the Sarasota County administration building.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 11, 2013
McCrane keeps an eye on Sarasota's safety

As Sarasota emergency management chief, Ed McCrane's job is to keep residents and tourists prepared for the worst.

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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 6, 2014
Cultivating talent

Most kids head off to camp in the summer, but the serious dancers head to summer intensive to sharpen their skills and hone their talents.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview graduate Alex Katz is one of roughly 375 swimmers involved in the Sarasota Sharks program. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2014
Sidelines

GSJGA players close out the summer season; Florida Burn Pennant team finishes third; Coastline Volleyball Club registration begins

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Tarzan: The Musical" runs through Aug. 24, at Manatee Players.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Tarzan'

Everybody's favorite noble savage is having a swinging time at the Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Culture
Gianni Damaia and Eve Caballero in The Players' "That Wasn't Me," which runs through Aug. 31. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 29, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'That Wasn't Me'

Llywelyn Jones' "That Wasn't Me" is having its premiere at The Players Theatre. You have until this Sunday to see it, but be warned, this review contains spoilers.

  • Arts + Culture
"Pump Boys and Dinettes" runs through June 29, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Pump Boys and Dinettes'

'Pump Boys and Dinettes' is now serving customers in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Haley Legg, Ali Alger, Hannah Ott, Carrie Dutting, Morgan Kirchman, Levi Waxler and Olivia Yagy, along with other students in their group, created the film "Safe," which has received nominations at six international film festivals.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 11, 2014
Student film is a safe bet for a positive message

'Safe,' featuring East County teens, lands Toronto Film Fest nomination.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy as a way to grow the sport of volleyball and allow athletes the opportunity to train full-time.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2014
Source for Success

Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt recently founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy, which will officially launch this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Becoming Dr. Ruth" runs through July 27, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 29, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Becoming Dr. Ruth'

Mark St. Germain's 'Becoming Dr. Ruth' tells the story of Dr. Ruth Westheimer in a one-woman play at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Pam Eubanks Helene Levin talks with project engineer Kevin Ingle about the imminent need for alternatives to I-75.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Public shares concerns on plans

Citizens say the I-75/University design makes sense, but they worry about the timing of improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photos The Tampa Bay Hurling Club captured its second trophy after winning the 2014 Peach Cup Tournament June 7, in Atlanta.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2014
Luck of the Irish

The Tampa Bay Hurling Club practices every Wednesday evening at the soccer fields behind Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photos by Jen Blanco Seven-year-old Ian Keck couldn’t wait to jump into the pool and practice his strokes.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2014
Splish Splash

The School of Fish recently launched a preparatory, competitive team swimming program for 5- and 6-year-olds.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Connor Rice, Stephen Markowski and Hayden Coakley all play for the Monsters Lacrosse Academy's U11 team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 9, 2014
National spotlight

Nineteen Monsters Lacrosse Academy players were selected for LB3 National Teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 9, 2014
Homage to the Polaroid

Two young artists collaborate on a 8-foot-by-8-foot installation at Art Center Sarasota. Their intent? To wow you.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy of Rob Migliaccio
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs to hold free clinics; Lakewood to tee off in Champ Scramble; Lakewood alum sails to victory; Golfers prepare for Concession Cup

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2014
Federici was notorious for chasing stories

Bill Federici, former crime reporter and Brooklyn editor for the New York Daily News, died April 22. He was 82.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Hero: The Musical" runs through June 1, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 5, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Hero'

'Hero: The Musical,' the latest Asolo Rep production, centers on the struggles of one mere mortal to let his creativity and love life take flight.

  • Arts + Culture
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