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David Conway
March 6, 2018

City Commission talks setback, sidewalk rules

The city might be able to enforce bigger setback requirements, but that won't necessarily lead to bigger sidewalks along pedestrian corridors.

Sarasota
News

Shane Donglasan
March 6, 2018

USF’s Rocky D. Bull claims victory at Mote’s mascot race

Mascots get revved up for Mote's Run for the Turtles.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kayleigh Omang
March 6, 2018

Easterseals spreads happiness over lunch

The Easterseals Happiness House Abilities Shining Through Community Partnerships Luncheon was held March 6 at Michael's On East.

Black Tie

Pam Eubanks
March 6, 2018

Manatee schools offer open enrollment

School choice for elementary schools runs through March 16.

East County
News

In Memoriam |

March 6, 2018

Dr. Robert Kromer

Dr. Robert Kromer, 90, formerly of Sandusky, Ohio, and Longboat Key, passed away Jan. 22 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Jacksonville.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

Bret Hauff
March 6, 2018

Longboat arts, cultural and education center plan approved

The Town Commission approved what it now calls a conceptual plan for the Arts, Cultural and Education Center.

Longboat Key
News

Katie Johns
March 6, 2018

Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 18 Recap

From Friendsgiving to another BG performance, the season finale brought us more relationship problems than we ever needed and little to no resolution.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

Shane Donglasan
March 5, 2018

Fruitville Grove bends over backward for berries

The Berry Festival returns to Sarasota's Fruitville Grove.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Shane Donglasan
March 5, 2018

The lucky life of author Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis, the author of "Moneyball," "The Blind Side" and "The Big Short," shares the experiences that jumpstarted his career at the Ringling Town Hall.