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Booker guard King Winkfield, a captain, is one of its offensive catalysts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2020
Booker basketball's "dogs" are developing their bite

The Tornadoes are improving as the season progresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney freshman forward Jordyn Byrd helped her team with the annual Chick-fil-A Tournament, the first tournament title in program history.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2020
Prose and Kohn: The sports smorgasbord

Under-the-radar winter sports athletes and teams keep things rolling.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The latest design for the St. Armands Circle bathroom is intended to better reflect the existing look of the shopping district. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2020
City approves new design for St. Armands bathrooms

A St. Armands group is spending more than $380,000 to bring restrooms to the Circle by fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Melinda Delpech, president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, thinks the city should buy property near the neighborhood because of communication issues regarding a 2008 land use change.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2020
Tahiti Park residents could pay for park expansion

The neighborhood wants the city to prevent commercial development on Hampton Road properties — and to pay to buy the land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The DID hopes to make tree lights a year-round presence on multiple downtown streets.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2020
Downtown group pushes for year-round lights

Worried about pushback from city staff, the Downtown Improvement District is working to coalesce support behind a tree-lighting project.

  • Sarasota
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En Pointe is a proposed four-story structure on the interior of Golden Gate Point with four living units and parking for eight vehicles underneath. Five street parking spots are nearby.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2020
Golden Gate Point project sparks parking concerns

Members of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood are concerned about the supply of public parking.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 8, 2020
First Ranch Nite Wednesday brings Lakewood Ranch together

First Ranch Nite Wednesday brings Lakewood Ranch together

  • East County
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The Sarasota Orchestra says it has found potentially suitable sites for a concert hall, but they're all located outside of the city limits.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 8, 2020
Despite overtures, orchestra sees no viable venue sites in city

The City Commission wants to keep the orchestra within city limits, but the arts organization says it hasn’t found a suitable home for a new concert hall there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Orioles spring training tickets go on sale Saturday. Photo courtesy Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2020
Baltimore Orioles spring training tickets on sale Saturday

It will be the 10th season the Orioles have played at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will head to Washington, D.C. next week to attend a signing event for a new trade deal with China. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch's Vanessa Baugh invited to White House for signing of trade agreement with China

Lakewood Ranch's Vanessa Baugh invited to White House for signing of trade agreement with China

  • East County
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Work is expected to begin in June.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
14 projects make up New Pass Bridge summer rehab

FDOT plans Jan. 16 event to answer questions about renovations planned for the bridge in summer 2020.

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Temple Beth Israel will host Rabbi Rifat Sonsino for its annual Scholar in Residence Weekend about the history and customs of Sephardic Judaism from Jan. 10-12.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
Temple Beth Israel to host scholar, teach about Sephardic Judaism

Rabbi Rifat Sonsino will teach about history and customs of Sephardic Jews from Jan. 10-12. Much of the event is free and open to the public.

  • Longboat Key
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A rendering of Cresswind's clubhouse. The new community opened in 2019 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 1 again in new home sales

Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 1 again in new home sales.

  • East County
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Two attendees learn a technique to control bleeding at a Stop the Bleed training session held by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department. (Photo courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
Fire department delivers training to stop bleeding

Residents have four chances to attend the department's one-hour "Stop the Bleed" program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New construction, without the need to renovate, is one of the more popular segments of the real estate market, experts say.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Realtors expect strong market in 2020

New construction, election season among the big topics heading into the new year

  • Longboat Key
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This Country Club home at 7115 Teal Creek has five bedrooms, seven-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,602 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.875 million in 2019.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
East County realtors expect strong market in 2020

Realtors Donna Soda, Gloria Bracciano, Holly Pascarella expect growth to continue.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Coastal contemporary design is becoming popular.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
Sarasota Realtors expect strong market in 2020

New construction continues to sell well and downtown properties are all the rage.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Rule, Joy, Trammell and Rubio architects of Atlanta did renderings of a new lodge and pool area at Heritage Harbour Golf Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 8, 2020
Bold plan rises for Heritage Harbour Golf Club in Bradenton

Heritage Harbour Golf Club of Bradenton plans lodge and villas to create stay-and-play destination.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 8, 2020
Two Sarasota County libraries to reinstate Sunday hours

Selby and Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Libraries will be open for limited hours on Sundays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not rabid

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Bayfront Park Recreation Center is among the specific issues to be raised in the town's survey.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
Town survey begins with postcards next week

Opinions sought on town services, key issues facing the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Flynn Finner, with his wife, Barbara Finner, carries his shofar, which he blows to celebrate how God has healed him.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Manatee County couple shares their story of faith

Husband's 37 years of alcoholism ends after having a dream.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach Jeremy Schiller said he got his leadership skills from his family.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2020
Mustangs basketball led by family man

Jeremy Schiller's values have been a winning formula for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch resident Alan Roth watches as consultant Frank Kalpakis of Renaissance Planning, leads a small group through a visioning session at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall in December.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
State works toward longterm S.R. 70 vision

Lakewood Ranch residents say state should go to appropriate lengths to plan for expected growth.

  • East County
  • News
Davis Development representative Katie Labarr said the new apartments will look similar to the neighboring Venue apartments, which also were developed by Davis Development.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Developer plans apartment complex near Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Developer plans apartment complex near Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller said he was pleased with how the Giving Hunger the Blues Festival ran at his facility in November 2019.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

  • East County
  • News
Juan Moreno, a fifth grader, looks into a pocket of a hydroponic stacker.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 8, 2020
Hydroponic garden leads to student growth

Myakka City Elementary students learn to grow plants using hydroponics

  • East County
  • News
Work on the underground utilities project has largely focused on the Gulf of Mexico Drive corridor since it launched last summer.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
Underground work phases cut from five to four

Initial work in Longboat neighborhoods expected to begin soon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Grant Hill.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week:Grant Hill

The Braden River junior talks scoring goals and watching soccer videos for research.

  • East County
  • Sports
Diamond and Crystal Ball co-chairwomen Jan Doench and Ronni Sachs loved planning their "Secret Garden" themed event for the University Park Women's Club. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Club news: Secret garden fundraising blooms in University Park

Lakewood Ranch women fundraise with broadway show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • January 8, 2020
Daniel E. Meehan

Daniel E. Meehan never met a stranger. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend and philanthropist, Dan worked endlessly to make a difference in other’s lives at home and around the world. 

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Fifth graders Kailey Holdsworth, Sophia Ashley and Ava Bell have fun getting their hands dirty and are eager to plant their tomato plants.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project

Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 8, 2020
2019 is a case for change

Three big decisions by the Sarasota City Commission definitively demonstrated that the city’s leadership structure doesn’t work. As the city matures, it needs a leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Longboat Key Democratic Club holds January meeting

The club welcomed over 130 people to its luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the Jewish community gather on Jan. 5.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Sarasota Jewish community rallies to show pride

Multiple demonstrations of solidarity, community and pride are cropping up around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Ball places a flag along GMD in 2016.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 7, 2020
Happy retirement!

Mike Ball retires from Public Works after 14 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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