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Sarasota High senior pitcher Tanner Crump has been a workhorse for the Sailors.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tanner Crump

The Sarasota High senior pitcher threw a complete game one-hitter March 6 against Charlotte High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's George Scherff, Robyn Kaiserman and Martin Hartmann, who are a part of the Sorrento Gang, volunteer at the Florida Center for Early Childhood.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's 'Sorrento Gang' has fun while giving back to nonprofits

From golf tournaments to Super Bowl pools, the Esplanade neighbors provide work hours and funds to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The site development plan for Bahia Vista Apartments.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 8, 2023
Housing trumps traffic concerns in Bahia Vista Apartments approval

The Sarasota City Commission approved the rezoning and site plan for Bahia Vista Apartments over Arlington Park cut-through traffic concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Before becoming entangled in legal disputes, the former Sarasota Kennel Club site was approved for an apartment complex through both legislative proceedings to amend the city's comprehensive plan and the quasi-judicial process for rezoning and site plan approval.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 8, 2023
Apartments no longer planned for kennel club site

With the closing deadline passing for Aventon Holdings to buy the Sarasota Kennel Club site, the airport is dropping its legal challenges to the project. The owner already has another buyer lined up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man's wallet stolen from a bar top in cigarette-snatching scam
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 8, 2023
Man's wallet stolen from a bar top in cigarette-snatching scam

Distracted by claims of a stolen smoke, a bar patron had his wallet stolen from atop a bar. This and more reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
3496 Mistletoe Lane
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 8, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 20-24 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Corey’s Landing home on Mistletoe Lane tops the week's sales at $4.28 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Skyler Johnson, a sophomore at Parrish Community High School, uses an endoscope to check the valves within the chamber to see if they're bent.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 8, 2023
Manatee students prepare to be career-ready with hands-on experience

Changes in career and technical education keep the school district adjusting to meet industry needs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mangrove trimming is regulated by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 8, 2023
Regulating mangrove responsibility causes confusion

An illegal removal of mangroves along a Longboat Key property line raises question of the town's ability to enforce regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Josette Carter and Diane Kaslow.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 7, 2023
St. Armands residents gather for annual dinner

St. Armands residents association hosts their annual dinner at Sarasota Yacht Club on March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lisa Caufield and Rose Braonea serve customers at Panda Express.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 7, 2023
Culver's, Panda Express, Slim Chickens move into Lakewood Ranch

The fast-casual menu grows in Lakewood Ranch with three new fast-food franchises now open.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
This Country Club East home at 16508 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $2,295,000. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,973 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 20-24 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Kendleshire Terrace tops the week's sales at $2.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
With the Fed's monetary policy, a bear market is only a matter of time.
  • By George Rauch
  • March 7, 2023
Which way are the stock market winds blowing?

With government debt and interest rates increasing, it's only a matter of time before the market responds with a correction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Passenger traffic at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport rose in July as compared to June, but still remains down year over year.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 7, 2023
NTSB investigates near-collision at SRQ

Air Canada and America Airlines aircraft came within 3,100 feet of each other in a near-runway incident on Feb. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheldon Rhoden with “Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul".
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 7, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2023-24 season

WBTT supporters enjoyed a taste of what's to come with the company's upcoming season during the Hush! Hush! Party on March. 6.

  • Black Tie
Harlem Quilt runs at The Ringling through March 26.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 9-15

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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