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A united effort is needed
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • April 29, 2025
A united effort is needed

There's a short time left to raise the necessary funds for Longboat Key's new civic space and library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Storm damage from the 2024 hurricane season has cost the City of Sarasota $17.2 million wih an estimated $17.4 million remaining.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 29, 2025
Recovery costs leave city in a fund balance crunch

Entering budget season, the city of Sarasota is down to $19.2 million in its general fund balance while still facing $17.4 million more in 2024 storm recovery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An aerial view of Quick Point Nature Preserve.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 29, 2025
Longboat Key earns high marks in 2025 Citizen Survey

Residents continue to express high satisfaction with the quality of life, and insights show town communications remained strong throughout Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emily Storm won in her first American Junior Golf Association event on April 13 at Shalimar Pointe Golf Club.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 29, 2025
LRHS golfer wins in American Junior Golf Association debut

Emily Storm is breaking through in her golf game at the right time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Acting Bishop Robert Rose, Rev. Eric Wogen, Rev. Kenneth Blyth and Rev. Robert Zimmer celebrate the rededication of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church on April 27.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 29, 2025
Rising from ruin, St. Armands church celebrates rededication

Last year's hurricanes swept through St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, but nothing could keep this congregation down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Medge Jaspan and John Nash host an open house to share their insights on energy-based healing on April 23.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 29, 2025
Open house aims to open minds to biophoton energy healing

Medge Jaspan promotes biophoton energy healing practices at Longboat Key open house.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bird Key Yacht Club members opened a time capsule from 2000 during its celebration of the clubhouse's final days on April 26.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 28, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club hosts a party 'like it's Y2K'

The club unveiled a 25-year-old time capsule at its party looking forward to building a new clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A series of Thunderbirds line the car show.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 28, 2025
Car enthusiasts gather for Devereaux-Kaiser Collector Car Show

The annual show, which drew about 400 cars, is held by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Diego Chappa, 6, and his brother Tadeo Chappa, 8, showcase their medals.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 28, 2025
Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run returns for second year

The run over the John Ringling Causeway supported student and teacher programming in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Howell and Jack McCaffrey are students at Florida Studio Theatre. McCaffrey studied animation and design at the Ringling College of Art and Design.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 28, 2025
Free acting class series coming to Lakewood Ranch Library

Florida Studio Theatre employees will lead classes on Improv for All, Acting Foundations, Reader’s Circle and Intro to Playwriting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jesse Nager plays Jesus in Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Jesus Christ Superstar," which runs from May 14-June 15 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 28, 2025
Broadway director returns to Asolo Rep for 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Asolo Repertory Theatre is gearing up for a powerful new production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Josh Rhodes.

  • Arts + Culture
Florence & the Spice Boys opens at University Town Center April 25.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 28, 2025
Florence & the Spice Boys opens at UTC

This is the second location for the Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant that started as a food truck.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Weight-loss drugs still require lifestyle changes
    By
  • Mirabai Holland
  • April 28, 2025
Weight-loss drugs still require lifestyle changes

If you have to use the semaglutide medicines for weight loss, you still need exercise and a balanced diet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
VMA Shine On gala co-Chairs are Edward and Jade Valdez and Brenda and Jeff Gaines.
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • April 28, 2025
Footballer Ray Sherman gives message of inspiration at Shine On! Extravaganza

Once an NFL coach, Sherman was the keynote speaker at the gala, which is Visible Men Academy's spring fundraiser.

  • Black Tie
Braden River freshman Maddie Kasch has proved to be a team leader in the box score and the dugout in her debut season with the varsity softball team.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 28, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Maddie Kasch

Kasch, a freshman, is a captain and top hitter for Braden River softball.

  • East County
  • Sports
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Charlie Shachat, a co-founder of the Foolishly Festive Christmas Parade, decided to be part of the show for the "Jaws" 50th anniversary.
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  • December 19, 2025
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