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Bernhard Stomporowski - nicknamed "Stompo" - was named the director of rowing and head coach of the Sarasota Scullers in December.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2023
Sarasota Scullers coach wants to create fun-loving environment

Bernhard Stomporowski, a world champion rower from Germany, took over the position in December.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home on 8569 Midnight Pass Road was built in 2012. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,033 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 20-24 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Midnight Pass Road tops the week's sale at $6.65 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Alice Tully Hall rendering by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 9, 2023
Six firms remain in the running to design the SPAC

Four European and two U.S.-based architecture firms are semifinalists for the job of designing the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center. The candidates will be narrowed to three in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chef Christopher Covelli has been honored by La Chaîne des Rotisseurs of Sarasota with its Briallat Award.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 8, 2023
Chef wins gastro society's top award

Christopher Covelli, an executive chef and partner in two Sarasota restaurants, was honored by the local chapter of a global organization of food and wine enthusiasts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
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
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
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
Tzeva's small plates set a family-oriented dining experience.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 7, 2023
Tzeva restaurant fires up Mediterranean dishes with Israeli, Japanese flair

The newly opened Mediterranean restaurant at Art Ovation Hotel adds some creativity to its menu.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
General Manager of Planning Ryan Chapdelain makes notes while Senior Planner Briana Dobbs speaks during the March 1 Affordable Housing Town Hall. Staff will present its plan to incentivize developers to the Sarasota City Commission
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 7, 2023
City housing goals: Make 11.5% of units affordable

The city of Sarasota is revising its rules to incentivize developers to take advantage of density bonuses and create more affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • March 6, 2023
Alan A. Ades

A true patriarch of his family, Alan A. Ades, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Dedham, MA, on February 22nd, surrounded by his loving children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 6, 2023
Bay Runner marks first anniversary as city looks to expand

One year after launch, the free trolley service between downtown Sarasota and Lido Key has carried some 150,000 passengers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jay with Gabriella Hart and Andrea Begley listen to some Blues at the Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 5, 2023
Downtown Sarasota gets in the groove for the blues

The Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival took over JD Hamel Park on March 3-5.

  • Sarasota
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