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Hermitage Artist Retreat leader hopes for smoother sailing

The Englewood arts incubator hosts its first beach event since being hit by two hurricanes in 2024.

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Latest News

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  • June 22, 2025
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation makes leadership move
2
  • June 21, 2025
Midtown Plaza redevelopment begins its run through city approval
3
  • June 20, 2025
Gates open at Sarasota parking structures
4
  • June 20, 2025
Mattison's opens at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
5
  • June 19, 2025
Former Sarasota mayor laments some aspects of downtown master plan

Neighbors

  • June 20, 2025
Former Rays pitcher to appear at Southside coffee shop opening
  • June 19, 2025
Local library volunteer showcases collection of dolls from around the world
  • June 18, 2025
Sarasota church The Harvest encourages community unity at Diverse Fest
  • June 17, 2025
Juneteenth celebration brings together entrepreneurs

Business

  • June 22, 2025
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation makes leadership move
  • June 20, 2025
Mattison's opens at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
  • June 11, 2025
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce names CEO
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota Chamber named finalist for national award

Cops Corner

  • June 18, 2025
Irate man strips down in the middle of the street

After being asked to move along, a man exposed himself in the middle of the road while shouting at everyone in the area. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • June 11, 2025
Homeowner hassling construction crew brings law enforcement response

Frustrated over construction activity on Golden Gate Point, a resident flails profanity at workers over parking and other issues. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Schools

  • June 11, 2025
Years of hard work pay off for local high school graduate

Despite dealing with the hurricanes, Sarasota High School graduate Jacob Kalua of Lido Key celebrates his consistent academic record as a scholarship recipient.

  • June 5, 2025
Riverview High graduate sets up healthy vending machine business
  • June 3, 2025
Booker High School celebrates 2025 graduates
  • June 3, 2025
Riverview High School graduates take the next step
  • May 30, 2025
Graduates walk the stage in record numbers at Sarasota High School

Sports

  • June 19, 2025
Naturally gifted Cardinal Mooney receiver commits to Purdue

Kymistrii Young overcame a lack of football experience to become a D-I recruit.

  • June 17, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: David Melnychuk
  • June 17, 2025
Sarasota Crew U16 Women's Eight wins national championship
  • June 12, 2025
New Sarasota High volleyball coach wants to change Sailors direction
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Nicholas Brown

Real Estate

  • June 19, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for June 2-6 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
  • June 12, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
  • June 10, 2025
Landmark Siesta Key property on the market for $5.3 million
  • June 5, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 19-23 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

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Opinion

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  • June 18, 2025
  • By Matt Walsh
Fascist kings behead you
2
  • June 17, 2025
  • By Paul Grove
WEDU PBS isn't a luxury. It's a necessity.
3
  • June 11, 2025
  • By Eliza Terziev, Adrian Moore
Investors are not hurting the housing market

Photo Galleries

  • June 18, 2025
Sarasota church The Harvest encourages community unity at Diverse Fest
  • June 17, 2025
Juneteenth celebration brings together entrepreneurs
  • June 17, 2025
The Bay Sarasota celebrates Father's Day
  • June 16, 2025
All smiles no trash at Mote's Sea to Shore: Clean and Explore Event
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month
  • June 10, 2025
Heroes, villains and cartoon characters come to life at SRQCon 2025
  • June 9, 2025
Keeping 'America's best beach' sharp for World Ocean Day
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty
  • June 4, 2025
Sarasota City YMCA branch kicks off summer camp with pancake breakfast
  • June 3, 2025
Booker High School celebrates 2025 graduates
  • June 3, 2025
Riverview High School graduates take the next step
  • May 30, 2025
Graduates walk the stage in record numbers at Sarasota High School
  • May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Parade carries on a tradition of remembrance
  • May 26, 2025
Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend
  • May 25, 2025
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School celebrates 2025 graduates
  • May 25, 2025
Memorial Day hike crosses Ringling Bridge in honor of the fallen

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