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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2023
New executive director has big plans for Save Our Seabirds' future

Brian Walton is using his previous nonprofit expertise to update systems at the City Island nonprofit and involve it in more community events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 30, 2024
John Davidson, patriarch of Siesta Key, dies at age 93

The community leader started Davidson Drugs in 1958, founded and published the Pelican Press and tirelessly served his fellow islanders.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 7, 2024
Sustainable farm grows organic produce for Longboat restaurant

Located in Parrish, Gamble Creek Farms provides fresh produce for Mar Vista and the other restaurants in the Chiles Hospitality group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 15, 2024
Parrots at Myakka nonprofit help veterans heal old wounds

Greg Para's special relationship with parrots helped him through a harrowing period in his life — and inspired him to form the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2024
Riverview High girls lacrosse wants to show strength of whole team

The Rams already have top-tier scorers. Now they're building full-team depth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 11, 2024
Proposal for dining, entertainment spot worries Lakewood Ranch residents

Residents fear plans for Backyard Social will threaten the hours and character of the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 27, 2024
Strong start for Gulf Islands Ferry leads to service expansion

The ferry service recently added two more days to the schedule. Future talks will focus on adding vessels and stops to the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 11, 2024
Will new residents sound off about racetrack noise?

Two more housing developments are being proposed within a few miles of two racetracks in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 24, 2024
Second suitor emerges to lease Payne Park Auditorium

Hispanic/Latino organization UnidosNow pitches the city on a proposal to occupy the city-owned building as The Sarasota Players' plan works its way through staff scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 25, 2024
Repurposing questions remain as Van Wezel panel takes summer break

When the committee reconvenes, it will have additional data to determine the viability of using the building as convention/events space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2024
Braden River High alum finishes sixth in prestigious sprint races

Conner Morrell said the nine-night Ohio Speedweek event was a test of endurance.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 8, 2024
Amended city commissioner complaint shifts focus from slander to libel

A Sarasota resident challenges the prior ruling that Kyle Battie was acting as an elected official when he made racial allegations during a public meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 24, 2024
Reserves will pay for pavilion in Greenbrook Adventure Park

The cost to replace the pavilion, which burned in 2023 due to fireworks, is estimated at $500,000.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 20, 2024
Mixed reviews for proposed dining, entertainment spot in Lakewood Ranch

A revised application for Backyard Social will be reviewed by the Sarasota Planning Commission on Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 20, 2024
City attorney replacement remains in limbo

Commissioner Debbie Trice forced a delay in the naming of successor so she can vet her colleague's top choice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 25, 2024
Charter boat program would limit county park access to 124 permits

The Sarasota County Commission received task force recommendation to govern use of public park gulf access by private tour operators. The bidding would start at $1,200 each.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 24, 2024
Hotel guest upset with unexpected turndown service

Police were called to mediate a situation when a guest was angry after hotel staff entered his room for turndown service. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 23, 2024
Art Center Sarasota executive director departs for national nonprofit

After helping revitalize Art Center Sarasota as executive director, Kinsey Robb now brings her experience to Art Dealers Association of America.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 16, 2024
Stiletto Brass kicks up its red heels in Sarasota

Bradenton trumpeter Vince DeMartino joins the all-female quintet for a Sept. 27 performance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 26, 2025
Law limiting personal watercrafts on South Lido still a year away

Sarasota County decides to pursue a lighter touch to resolve excessive personal watercraft activity at Ted Sperling Park, but relief may still be a year away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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