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Jordyn Byrd said she enrolled early at Texas to get a head start on workouts and earn playing time next season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 26, 2023
Volleyball star Jordyn Byrd reflects on her path to stardom

Byrd, a two-time Gatorade Florida Player of the Year, enrolled early at the University of Texas.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 26, 2023
Answers to the most-asked questions on affordable housing in Sarasota

With initial land-use changes in place, the city is embarking on more granular changes to open the doors for private development.

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  • News
Bay Haven Elementary School for Basics Plus fourth grade teacher Jennette Schwaed invited Mayor Kyle Battie into the classroom to read for story time.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • January 25, 2023
Bay Haven school shares story time with the mayor

Fourth grade teacher Jennette Schwaed invited Mayor Kyle Battie into the classroom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
About 50 people attend FIt Fest at The Paradise Center on Tuesday.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 25, 2023
Longboat's Paradise Center lets people sample new ways to sweat

Fit Fest was a chance for the community to try out TPC's various fitness programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jordan Leonard performs in "Dance Makers."
  • By Emily Leinfuss
  • January 25, 2023
'Dance Makers' reclaims power for underrepresented groups

SCD’s annual choreographer showcase features a world of movement and cultural perspectives.

  • Arts + Culture
LaDazhia Williams is averaging 8.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for LSU.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 25, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High alumna thrives with LSU women's basketball

After two transfers, LaDazhia Williams is living up to her potential for the undefeated Tigers.

  • East County
  • Sports
An elevator and custom staircase both lead to a rooftop deck on the fourth level complete with a jacuzzi.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 25, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 9-13 on Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Lido Key home on North Polk Drive tops this week's sales at $5.73 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
One noise exemption town staffers had hoped to add was the sound of water cascading into water, such as the sound of a fountain in operation.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 25, 2023
Longboat noise rules remain the same

Town commissioners opted to not move forward with new proposed exemptions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lawns and homes are tidy in Country Club Shores.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 25, 2023
Maintaining town aesthetic drives new property standards

Longboat leaders are considering updated rules on a variety of property maintenance fronts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 25, 2023
What is ‘effective’ notice?

Florida’s Republican lawmakers hate the daily newspapers and for 25 years have sought to end laws requiring public notices in newspapers. Their answer: Let government control public notice. Ha!

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rye Preserve is among the areas that will be included in the trail system.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 25, 2023
Plans advance for recreational trail though Manatee County

The proposed trail will connect Manatee County to both Sarasota and Hillsborough trails.

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Spray paint sketches cause a sawbuck setback
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 25, 2023
Spray paint sketches cause a sawbuck setback

Dumpster graffiti costs a business owner $20 in damages, and police mediate a squabble among warring lobby lady factions. These and more Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Firefighter/paramedics Trey Bowlin and David Oliger show two kinds of AEDs the department has in their possession.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • January 25, 2023
Life-saving training, tech return to Longboat emergency departments

The Longboat Key Club's donation to the town allowed for new AEDs to be purchased for police patrol vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Public Art Committee has narrowed to three its choices for sculpture in the roundabout at Fruitville Road and U.S. 41.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 25, 2023
It's round 2 for Fruitville Road roundabout art proposals

The Public Art Committee narrows down to three concepts to recommend to City Commission. But will birds or clouds fly?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The No. 18 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club often sees big crowds during the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 25, 2023
Volunteer opportunities at Suncoast Classic open as schedule shifts

The Korn Ferry Tour's stop in Lakewood Ranch stop will in mid-April.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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