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Thunder by the Bay has had a presence on Main Street in downtown Sarasota every year since 1999, but the motorcycle festival will move to a new venue in 2017.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2016
Thunder by the Bay relocates to Lakewood Ranch

Following complaints from downtown Sarasota merchants and residents, the motorcycle festival is moving almost entirely out of the city and expanding its presence elsewhere in the region.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County School Board will decide which superintendent candidates will be interviewed by the board ahead of its final vote to decide Superintendent Lori White's replacement on Oct. 18.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 20, 2016
School Board to narrow superintendent shortlist

Sarasota County School Board’s superintendent shortlist will get a little shorter today as school board members prepare to select candidates to interview ahead of the board’s final vote on Oct. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
JP Morgan Chase plans new bank site on Longboat Key at the Shoppes of Bay Isles.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 20, 2016
JP Morgan Chase exercises Longboat Key bank option after three-year delay

JP Morgan Chase plans smaller new bank site at the Shoppes of Bay Isles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former Aaron's Fish Camp property could be slated for some major renovations.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 20, 2016
Siesta property owner hopes to fill fine dining void

Property owner Chris Brown hopes to create a fine dining option in Siesta Key Village with his plans to renovate former Aaron’s Fish Camp property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is looking for information related to the case.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2016
Cars burglarized in Heritage Harbour

Suspects entered unlocked cars on Beacon Harbour Loop last night.

  • East County
  • News
Main Street was closed between Links Avenue and Washington Boulevard between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. while emergency crews responded to reports of smoke coming from the roof of the Crisp building at 1970 Main Street.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 19, 2016
Emergency crews respond to fire on Main Street

The Crisp building on 1970 Main Street was evacuated earlier today due to a small rooftop fire.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota developer Floridays will no longer work to redevelop former commercial properties on the north end of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 19, 2016
Floridays nixes plan for Longboat Key hotel

Floridays is terminating its contracts with three different ownership groups to redevelop the Whitney Beach commercial properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marina Proskurina, teacher of digital design at Manatee Technical College, wears her medal and holds the unique degree she recently earned.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 19, 2016
MTC photography instructor achieves unusual degree

Marina Proskurina honored for her artistic excellence

  • East County
  • News
Motorcycles line Lemon Avenue during last year's Thunder by the Bay event in Sarasota. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2016
Motorcycle fundraiser thunders toward Lakewood Ranch

Thunder by the Bay will relocate its main festival to Premier Sports Campus in January.

  • East County
  • News
A JP Morgan Chase bank branch planned for Longboat Key has been downsized.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 19, 2016
JP Morgan Chase exercises Longboat Key bank option after three-year delay

The new bank site is expected to open in the third quarter of 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charli Chi of Bul Go Gi Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 18, 2016
JDub's heats up barbecue competition

Craft beer lovers turn out for JDub’s Brewing Company Competition Food Truck Rally Saturday, Sept. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wendy McGinnis, formerly of the Longboat Key Police Department.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 18, 2016
Short-time Longboat Key police officer made big-time impact

Police Chief Pete Cumming: Creative ideas helped define unique contributions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A bomb threat led to an arrest early Sunday morning in eastern Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 18, 2016
Bomb threat proves to be a hoax in East County

Manatee County Sheriff's office finds no threat after sweep.

  • East County
  • News
Guatemala keeper Diego Luna denies Joshua Sargent of the U.S . point blank in the first half. Defender Fausto Santizo was late getting to the play.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 17, 2016
U.S. Under 17 soccer team rolls over Guatemala

U.S. team wins 9-0 at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2016
Cal Ripken league takes swing at fall season

The league dedicated opening ceremonies to individuals serving in the military and law enforcement.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rhaja is believed to be one of less than 100 tigrons in the world.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 17, 2016
UPDATE: Big Cat Habitat clears tigon to be viewed by public

Sanctuary put Rhaja through a brief quarantine.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 17, 2016
Tucker B. heads off to sea

The subadult loggerhead turtle was found on May 22 and has spent the last four months at Mote Marine's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River wide receiver Daveon Wortham celebrates with running back Raymond Thomas, who scored a pair of rushing touchdowns in the Pirates 31-7 win.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 16, 2016
Braden River prevails over gritty Lakewood Ranch football squad

Pomp and circumstance of big rivalry game lives up the hype.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 16, 2016
Christ Church cooks up fish dinner

50 members gathered for the church's annual fish fry on Sept. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 16, 2016
National PTSD Service Association hosts benefit

Guests can experience what it's like to fly in a L39 fighter jet on Saturday, Sept. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Since GateHouse Media acquired the Sarasota Herald-Tribune in 2015, the paper has dealt with multiple rounds of layoffs and other cost-cutting measures.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 16, 2016
Herald-Tribune newsroom votes to unionize

Amid cutbacks and layoffs at the GateHouse Media-owned newspaper, the staff of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune moved to form a union in a 22-16 vote.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Haily Young said being a drama student should help her play to the crowd as the Pirates' mascot.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 16, 2016
Pirates land new, full-time mascot

Sophomore puts the 'Arrrs' in Braden River

  • East County
  • News
Tucker B., a sea turtle that was rehabilitated at Mote Marine Laboratory, was released into the gulf on Sept. 16.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 16, 2016
Mote releases sea turtle back into gulf

The sea turtle was brought to Mote on May 22 after an employee at Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande found it near shore.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Entrepreneur harvey Vengroff is planning 368 affordable apartments near downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 16, 2016
Vengroff scales back affordable housing plans

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has shaved 25 units off a new development slated for eight acres east of downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Property tax rates have remained the same since 2008.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2016
Manatee County approves budget

The sheriff's office will receive additional funding.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 16, 2016
CYD celebrates leaders, partnership with 11th annual Leadership Breakfast

Community Youth Development honors Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Lori White, Sandy and Rep. Vern Buchanan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Little Greek crew — Joe Marquez, regional manager, Michael Tudor, Tampa manager, Percy Rosemurgy, co-owner, and Ben Hedgecock, LWR general manager — stand in front of the soon-to-be Little Greek.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 15, 2016
Little Greek promises big flavor

The new mediterranean grill to open soon in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 15, 2016
Longboat Key town manager to address Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association

Focus is on costs, risks, where replacement sand comes from and how a town manager can lose employment over such a visible high-ticket project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 15, 2016
Wastewater spill causes resident to revisit Siesta wastewater issue

A Siesta Key resident is voicing concerns regarding a wastewater leak at the Siesta Key wastewater facility during Hurricane Hermine.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • September 15, 2016
Three Things: Snowbird Special

Three Things: Snowbird Special

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino announces the end of Operation Fresh Start, as Capt. Corinne Stannish looks on.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 15, 2016
Sarasota police arrest 35 alleged drug dealers

The Sarasota Police Department this month concluded Operation Fresh Start, which resulted in the arrest of felons with more than 300 previous convictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Natalie Palumbo watches student Travis Young draw a heart.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 15, 2016
The Gap students give lesson in gratitude

Special hearts painted to thank Firkins for donation to Lakewood Ranch school.

  • East County
  • News
Forward Manatee spokesman Mac Carraway presents during a debate hosted by the Women's League of Voters of Manatee. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2016
Forward Manatee kicks off campaign

Official promotion of a sales tax in Manatee County begins tonight

  • East County
  • News
The east side of the home faces the bay and shows off the original Twitchell design. The strong lines of the Sarasota School capture the elegance of the master’s midcentury motifs. Note the two-story doors of steel and glass.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • September 15, 2016
Home of the Month: Masterpiece redefined

Ralph Twitchell’s last design gets a new life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. Community Foundation of Sarasota President and CEO Roxie Jerde announces the total for the 2015 Giving Challenge.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 15, 2016
Community prepares for the Giving Challenge

Will donors top last year's record $7 million in contributions during the 24-hour event?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ted Mallires
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 15, 2016
Republican Women's Club piano man

Ted Mallires uses Republican Women's Club of Sarasota meetings as a time to practice piano.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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