Sarasota

Brynn Mechem
October 21, 2020

Amid protests, school board extends face mask requirement

The policy will sunset June 30 unless the board votes to end it earlier.

Sarasota
Schools

Jay Heater
October 21, 2020

Mote Marine announces Nov. 13 groundbreaking for its Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota

Groundbreaking for Mote's $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasosta was moved from September to Nov. 13 due to the bidding process for first phase construction.

East County
News

Matt Walsh
October 21, 2020

Liberty or enslavement

If you’re still undecided, forget the candidates’ personalities. It’s the philosophies that matter.

Longboat Key
Opinion

In Memoriam |

October 20, 2020

Ruth Marie Baust Shaw, 97, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and longtime resident of Sarasota peacefully passed away October 17. 2020 at Historic Roswell Place in Roswell, GA surrounded by loved ones.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

David Conway
October 20, 2020

City approves funding deal for The Bay project

Although some commissioners had reservations about aspects of the arrangement, the board unanimously agreed to steer tax revenue toward bayfront redevelopment.

Sarasota
News

Brynn Mechem
October 20, 2020

County takes steps toward affordable housing in north Sarasota

If approved, a mixed-use affordable housing project would be built at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Way.

Sarasota
News

Harry Sayer
October 20, 2020

Dating in a Pandemic

What's dating like during a pandemic? Our resident reporter has thoughts on the matter.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harry Sayer
October 20, 2020

A Fight for Survival: Louise Converse keeps business alive during kidney donation

Artisan Cheese Co. owner Louise Converse has faced dual challenges in 2020: keeping her business alive in a pandemic and keeping her friend alive by donating a kidney.