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Esther and Brent Williams are both back at work following the kidney transplant.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 3, 2019
Bird Key executive chef makes recovery from kidney transplant

A week before he was set to start dialysis, Brent Williams found out he had a kidney match a lot closer than he thought.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christine Wozz Photography
    A time to celebrate |
  • April 3, 2019
Just Married: Kellen & Julia

This couple's love story took them from the gym to the circus tent.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 2, 2019
Gas line break causes traffic jam on U.S. 41

Southbound lanes remain closed just south of Proctor Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although at least one city commissioner expressed a desire for more proactive law enforcement targeting the homeless community, City Manager Tom Barwin said the city needed to consider other long-term strategies.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 2, 2019
City Commission hears update on homelessness

Officials expressed excitement about progress made in the last two years, but significant challenges remain.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Guest Author
  • April 2, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Vanda Yvonne Bayliss
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Vanda Yvonne Bayliss

Vanda Yvonne Bayliss, 67, passed away March 3rd, 2019, in Sarasota, Florida after a brief battle with cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
John F. “Brownie” Brown

John F. Brown, known as “Brownie” of Port Huron, Michigan peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on March 9, 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Contract gaffe means less sand for Lido

APRIL FOOLS: Maritime law expert says dispute's resolution might have to stand.

  • April Fools
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Natural notes: Orchestra plan melds park with venue

APRIL FOOLS: Responding to resident concerns, the Sarasota Orchestra wants to incorporate major elements of Payne Park into its new concert hall.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Siesta Key 'cover charge' planned

APRIL FOOLS: Residents and county taxpayers will be exempt from new charges coming this summer.

  • April Fools
A state law renders Siesta Key's dog ban legally obsolete.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: State law permits pet presence on Siesta Key Beach

A win for pet owners comes at the expense of those who wish to prohibit dog presence on public beaches.

  • April Fools
Howard Polivy and Richard Brown
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 31, 2019
Temple Sinai's mens club enjoys breakfast and a talk

Dr. Allan B. Schwartz spoke about FDR and the Jewish Question.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barbara Calvin, Tammie Peal and Janice Muri
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 31, 2019
Walk to End Summer Hunger kicks off All Faiths campaign

The Campaign Against Summer Hunger kicked off on March 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maria Savino and Danielle Holdway make crafts in the Masterclass.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 30, 2019
Booker Middle Schools raises "funs" for the VPA program

The Visual Performing Arts program raised around $15,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson, John Barnott and Warren Simonds
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 30, 2019
Longboat Key Foundation tees off inaugural golf tournament

The tournament, which took place on the Harbourside Golf Course on March 30, will benefit the foundation's general fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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