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The Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball team captured the SSAC state title on Saturday in Taveras. The Cougars hope it is the first of two titles they win this season. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 5, 2022
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball in search of second state title — within one week

The Cougars won the SSAC title last weekend in Taveras and will compete for the FHSAA title this weekend in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Dr. Heather Schuerlein DACM, AP, DIPL.OM
  • May 5, 2022
What can Cosmetic Acupuncture do for YOU?

What can Cosmetic Acupuncture do for YOU?

  • Sarasota
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  • Matt Walsh
  • May 4, 2022
School board, part II: How to close the chasm

Rumination on Sarasota County School Board Chair Jane Goodwin and public comments.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 4, 2022
SMH board goes overboard?

SMH CEO David Verinder has shown no signs of wanting to leave, but the hospital board is making sure he won’t by going outside the industry norm.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Earth moving work is underway on the southeast corner of the Bobby Jones property.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 4, 2022
Commission approves grant funding for Bobby Jones wetlands work

As work continues toward a fall reopening of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, Sarasota commissioners approve use of state wetlands grants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Crosby spoke about the impact Clark had on him.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 4, 2022
Eugenie "Shark Lady" Clark, Mote founder, honored with stamp

The trailblazing marine scientist was honored with a postage stamp ceremony on what would've been her 100th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 4, 2022
2022 Giving Challenge raises $16 million for nonprofits

Community Foundation staff and supporters met for a celebratory part on April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 4, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Prone to trespassing

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Richard Collins, director of emergency services, addresses the gathered crowd in Station 9's truck bay.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota opens replacement fire station east of I-75

The new facility on Bee Ridge Road has been built to withstand Category 4 hurricane winds.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 2, 2022
Devereaux-Kaiser Collector Car Show benefits Sarasota firefighters

The annual car show was held May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beachgoers head to the shore in Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota County approves higher tourist tax

After a record year in 2021, county qualified as a state-certified High Impact Tourism County.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2022
Troche opens new chapter as chief of Sarasota Police

The city's first Hispanic chief has served with department for 20 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patti Smith sang and read from her poetry and shared remembrances of Robert Mapplethorpe during her February appearance. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • April 29, 2022
Selby Gardens tabs Patti Smith as Artist in Residence

Patti Smith was moved by the Selby Gardens exhibit featuring her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe — so much so that she'll come back again and again.

  • Arts + Culture
Work is progressing at the roundabout site on Sarasota's bayfront.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 29, 2022
Postponed paving at U.S. 41/Gulfstream roundabout set for May 1-5

Shifts in traffic are likely on southbound U.S. 41, beginning Sunday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Russell Vega looks around the construction site on Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 28, 2022
Work underway on Sarasota Medical Examiner's office

The Fruitville Road facility is being built under an agreement that will lease the facility to the county.

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