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Our priority: Developers, people?
  • By Jon Thaxton
  • January 6, 2025
Our priority: Developers, people?

Former Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton responds to Matt Walsh's Dec. 24 column regarding the possible development near the Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jim Roberts and Kasey Ray of Florida Suncoast Orchids in Myakka City, represented one of the more local vendors.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 6, 2025
Orchid show and sale ushers in the new year in colorful fashion

Orchid Delirium: Sarasota Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale allowed the public to take home new plants, and knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe Di Bartolomeo is starting a resident volunteer board to connect communities in District 5.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 6, 2025
Former commission candidate finds new way to be involved in Manatee County

Joe Di Bartolomeo is starting a volunteer group for Manatee County residents living in District 5.

  • East County
  • News
This alley separates the Hyatt Regency property (right) and The Quay Block 1. Kolter Urban proposes to build above the west half of the alley at 15 feet.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 6, 2025
Quay developer appeals Kolter Urban Planning Board adjustment

The owner of Blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay claims Kolter Urban's plan to redevelop the adjacent Hyatt Regency property is in violation of multiple city code restrictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rachel Williamson, Sally Schule and Rachael Fisk are ready to greet their 625 guests with a speakeasy entrance for the 8th annual Hospital Gala.
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • January 5, 2025
Centennial anniversary is the cat's meow at Sarasota Memorial's Hospital Gala

Guests bring out their 1920s style to raise money for the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

  • Black Tie
Rickey Tedesco, Tron Montgomery, William Ashburn and Yinoelle Colon starred in "The Florida Highwaymen" by Don Salvo in 2024 Ten-Minute Play Festival.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • January 5, 2025
Theatre Odyssey celebrates 20 years of its Ten Minute Play Festival

After a modest start, the festival has become a mainstay of the Sarasota arts season.

  • Arts + Culture
Michelle Heera Kim and Rona Figueroa star in "The Heart Sellers," which runs through Feb. 16 at FST's Keating Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 4, 2025
FST's 'The Heart Sellers' talks turkey about Asian immigrant experience

The recipe for Lloyd Suh's tale of unlikely friendship may sound heavy, but it's leavened with humor.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mira Mar has stood on South Palm Avenue since 1923.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 4, 2025
Rezoning process begins for Mira Mar Plaza

Seaward Development had its first hearing before the city's Development Review Committee for its plan to save the historic Sarasota building and add two 18-story towers to the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The band Funky Bonez brings a "Neon New Year Party" to the Green at UTC on Jan 2.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 3, 2025
Neon dance party packs The Green at University Town Center

Funky Bonez performed at 2025's first installment of UTC Live on the Green in Sarasota on Jan. 2.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • January 3, 2025
Lakewood Ranch real estate experts expect a steady sales year in 2025

Apprehension over storms, politics is fading, they say, while East County has many sales options.

  • East County
  • News
Ashley Harding, Lauren Brown, Ivory Upchurch and Ashley Jimenez
    By
  • Lori Sax
  • January 2, 2025
Selby Gardens lights up the night for New Year's Eve Gala

The evening featured dinner, performances, dancing and a front-row seat to bayfront fireworks.

  • Black Tie
Sean Lisinski, Natalia Lagunes and Isaiah Lisinksi
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 2, 2025
Sarasota Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of the new year

A boy was born early in the morning on Jan. 1 at SMH.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Tsunami swimmer Ava DiPasquale steadies herself before competing in the 2024 Gator Holiday Classic Dec. 6-8 in Ocala. DiPasquale, who turned 13 in December, broke Florida Swimming records in the 100-yard and 200-yard individual medley.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 2, 2025
East County swimmer in a lane of her own

Ava DiPasquale, a 13-year-old swimmer from Mill Creek, has established herself as one of the nation's top swimmers.

  • East County
  • Sports
A rendering of One Park by Imerza shows the 18-story residential tower on Block 1 of The Quay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 2, 2025
Top stories to watch in Sarasota in 2025

From high-level retirements to what to do about the Van Wezel, 2025 will be a busy year in the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior Devin Mignery excelled in his first full year as the starting quarterback.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • January 2, 2025
What our Sarasota sports columnist can't wait to cover in 2025

On the water and on the land, Sarasota is set for a big sports year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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