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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 23, 2023
Bobby Jones restoration focus turns to short course

With the Donald Ross golf course project down to mostly growing grass, architect Richard Mandell's attention has shifted to creating the par-3 companion short course from scratch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Valorant team member Ana "POWER" Payro, Super Smash Bros. team super captain Hanz “RawSauce” Ago, Recreation & Wellness Coordinator E Ramey, Super Smash Bros team member Jaehee “AsianShack” Kim, Overwatch team member Bennett “BlitzStorm” Hanus, and Super Smash Bros. team member Viktor “Tachio” Niksdorf.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 23, 2023
Ringling College embraces growth of esports

The Ringling Rollers esports team will receive a dedicated gaming arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A home in Bay Island Park ties with a Sarasota Beach home in topping all transactions in this week's real estate. The home at 3455 Anglin Drive sold for $2.4 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 23, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis and Osprey

Two Siesta Key homes tie as the week's top sale at $2.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jolie Pastorick said she practices golf in some form every day.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 23, 2023
Sarasota golfer headed to Drive, Chip and Putt finals at Augusta National

Jolie Pastorick won the girls 14-15 division at The Bear's Club in Jupiter last October with 143 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Part II: ‘Courage to Be Free’
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 23, 2023
Part II: ‘Courage to Be Free’

The more you read Gov. DeSantis book, the more convinced you become that it is his way of giving voters a quick-read of from where he came; his principles; and that he wants to be in the White House.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
John Cannon's Oulina model will offer more modern architecture along Kingfisher Lake in Waterside.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 23, 2023
Lakewood Ranch adds two small, exclusive neighborhoods

John Cannon fires off his new designs for neighborhoods Monarch Acres and Kingfisher Estates, which will offer a combined 21 homes, starting at $3 million.

  • East County
  • News
The site of Centennial Park, the location of the 10th Street boat ramps and parking area slated for future expansion and improvements as part of The Bay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 23, 2023
Zoning changes clear The Bay for Canal District planning

Boaters worry about ramp and parking obstacles as plans are developed for the park's Canal District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High's Susan Lowther finished 10th in the U.S. in points (162) in 2024 according to MaxPreps statistics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2023
Riverview girls lacrosse star leads nation in goals, total points

Rams junior Susan Lowther has 79 goals and 37 assists (116 points) through 13 games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota High senior Tyler Pack.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Pack

The Sarasota High senior is sixth in Class 4A boys high jump (6 feet, 2.75 inches) as of March 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mayor Kyle Battie and Dr. Josie Hamilton cut the ribbon at Burns Court Veterinary Care.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 22, 2023
New downtown vet clinic takes fear out of exams

Burns Court Veterinary Care, now open on Dolphin Street, follows Fear Free, a veterinary initiative to alleviate anxiety in pets during the clinic visit.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Ian Black Real Estate has been contracted to scout Sarasota for potential properties for affordable and attainable housing.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 22, 2023
City hires Ian Black to find affordable housing properties

The Sarasota real estate firm will scour the market for locations to help ease the housing crisis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shortage of courts: It’s not that big of a pickle
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 22, 2023
Shortage of courts: It’s not that big of a pickle

Does Longboat really need more public pickleball courts?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High girls lacrosse senior Morgan McCabe.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan McCabe

The Lakewood Ranch High girls lacrosse senior has 29 goals in 10 games for the 8-2 Mustangs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioners Deborah Murphy, Penny Gold, Gary Coffin, BJ Bishop, Debra Wiliams, Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 22, 2023
Longboat welcomes new commissioners to their seats

Gary Coffin and Deborah Murphy were sworn into the Longboat Key Town Commission on March 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The second annual doubles pickleball tournament is held at Longboat Harbour.
  • By Ken Comeforo
  • March 22, 2023
Pickleball is a big dill at Longboat Harbour

The condominium's second annual pickleball tournament was held on March 14 and 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In the summer of 2021, the Volt Power Co. workers removed several light poles in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 22, 2023
Underground work, power line removal slated to finish this summer

All underground infrastructure work is completed in phases 1, 2 and 3 on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
701 Old Compass Road
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 22, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 6-10 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

An Emerald Harbor home on Old Compass Road tops the week's sales at $4.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Woman IDs robbery suspect as he talked to police
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 22, 2023
Woman IDs robbery suspect as he talked to police

A purse snatcher is identified by the victim who was driving by when he was talking to police. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sandra Frank will retire as CEO of All Faiths Food Bank by the end of 2023.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 22, 2023
All Faiths Food Bank CEO announces retirement

Sandra Frank will step down after 11 years of leading the organization through evolution and rebranding.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Within the first few minutes of a Blissful Goat Yoga class, Dolly Parton already is jumping on instructor Brooke Woodworth's back.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 22, 2023
Myakka's Blissful Goat Yoga delivers unique healing experience

Owner Corinn Smith combines yoga, goats and donkeys for a one-of-a-kind experience.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kurt Turner
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 22, 2023
Six authors and a food truck take over Longboat Library

The Longboat Library held an author's showcase on March 19 and invited the Maine Line lobster truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble Conductor Joseph Miller conducts the band during The Star Spangled Banner.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 22, 2023
Artsy sounds welcome in Waterside of Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's new Sights and Sounds series provides a cultural boost.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The current posted speed limit on Broadway Street is 20 miles per hour.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 22, 2023
Longboat Key pursues mini roundabouts in the Village

Town commissioners asked staff to pursue cost estimates and potential funding sources for at least two roundabouts on Broadway Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The drug drop box at SPD headquarters is available year-round.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 22, 2023
Sarasota PD partners in DEA National Take Back Day

Unused, expired and unwanted prescription drugs may be dropped off at two Sarasota locations on April 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Conner Morrell won his heat at the 2022 Amalie Oil / Tub O' Towels 410 Sprint at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch sprint car driver earns spots in Tony Stewart's circuit

Conner Morrell will race in two high-level series in 2023, including Kyle Larson's High Limit series.

  • East County
  • Sports
Plantation man arrested in hit-and-run that injured an SPD officer
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 21, 2023
Plantation man arrested in hit-and-run that injured an SPD officer

An officer was struck by a suspect driving a stolen vehicle Monday night on Bird Key. He is expected to make a full recovery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Realtor Stacy Haas of Michael Saunders & Company announced the sale of a $5.15 million Lake Club home on Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 21, 2023
Lake Club home sells for $5.15 million in Lakewood Ranch

Realtor Stacy Haas of Michael Saunders & Co. represented the sellers of the Bowspirit Way house.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Moment worthy of extra celebration
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 21, 2023
Moment worthy of extra celebration

A couple asked a police officer to help them celebrate their engagement. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    In Memoriam |
  • March 21, 2023
Larry “Sammy” Corbitt

Larry “Sammy” Corbitt, 80, passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 17, 2023.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
This Country Club home at 13315 Palmers Creek Terrace sold for $2.8 million. It has five bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, a pool and 6,171 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 21, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for March 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
780 SRQ Condominiums will include 34 units, two of them priced as attainable.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 21, 2023
Downtown Sarasota multifamily projects move through review committee

Four condo and apartment developments will bring nearly 300 new units in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
OnPlace staff members celebrating the company's one-year anniversary are Erin Steele, community relations, Sandy Friedman, business development, Monaca Onstad, president and CEO, Amanda Arnold, vice president, and Mackenzie Straley, director of community experience.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 21, 2023
Community lifestyle specialist spreads wings with OnPlace

Former SMR community relations director Monaca Onstad uses her Lakewood Ranch experience to enhance communities around the nation.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 21, 2023
Longboat looks to wage increases to fill open town roles

The town's main hiring disadvantage is the seasonal traffic congestion faced by employees, which largely live off-island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents enjoy dinner and a movie on March 11 at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 20, 2023
Date night with the Longboat Key Garden Club

The Garden Club held its annual dinner and a movie on March 11 at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan hosted a roundtable with local leaders about recent red tide outbreaks on Florida's Gulf coast.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 20, 2023
Local leaders agree: Steps need to be taken to combat red tide

Longboat Key town commissioners met with Rep. Vern Buchanan and other local leaders to discuss the current red tide outbreak and steps to lessen its impacts in the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
6-year-old Emilia Kalev reads to Olive, a pug who arrived with Joanne Long, a volunteer with The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 20, 2023
Cuteness, cuddliness encourages reading at Read with the Dogs

Families keep returning to the program, which is held at multiple Sarasota County libraries and features certified pet therapy dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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