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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 21, 2024
Rule of laws: Always grow

To stop a few vacation rental bad actors, city commissioners adopted new ordinances that have spawned a new bureaucracy. This is America: Collectivist laws that snuff out individual liberty.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota decks the hulls for Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Held in support of Suncoast Charities for Children, the 37th annual event featured 27 boats and a tribute to "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 10, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Garden Club to host Garden Fest

On March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members will have the opportunity to learn about gardening and nature from experts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
Library checks out options for monetary assistance

The Longboat Library will make a presentation at the Town Commission's Feb. 17 regular workshop meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 21, 2022
'Gods and Lovers' exhibit highlights famous cultural tales

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art's exhibit pays tribute to centuries of Indian paintings and sculpture.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2020
Love of children sparks Lakewood Ranch author's work

Co-founder of Embracing our Differences in Sarasota and a key figure at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee publishes his seventh children's book.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 26, 2024
Urbanite's Modern Works Festival 'is like Christmas every day'

The five-day playwriting festival sparks joy for artistic director Summer Dawn Wallace.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2023
Look forward to these events, storylines from Sarasota sports in 2023

A rundown of what our columnist is looking forward to covering over the next 12 months.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 9, 2019
Theater: Critic's Picks for 2019-2020

Sarasota is full of must-see live theater in the upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 19, 2025
Stillpoint Appeal remains simple, and effective, in Lakewood Ranch

Bob Smith and his golf and poker buddies continue to have a heart of gold.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 23, 2025
Community suggests alternatives to Wilkinson Elementary closure

During a Sept. 18 meeting with parents, staff and community members, the Sarasota school district collected alternative ideas to the possible closure of the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2009
Special Teams, Special Play

Senior Jared Brinton returned a blocked field goal 75 yards for a touchdown with 1:07 remaining in the game, propelling the Lakewood Ranch High football team to a 17-13 victory over Palmetto tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 17, 2025
The Van Wezel wants you to have 'A Very Broadway Christmas'

Broadway veterans who now live in Sarasota and St. Petersburg are staging the holiday spectacular.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota football legend transitions to boxing ring

His professional record stands at 3-0.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 27, 2025
Wellness Concepts offers Premier service in Lakewood Ranch

Wellness Concepts partners with Florida Premier FC SWFL to provide free injury prevention training and services to soccer players.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 7, 2012
Music in the Making: Matt Facciolla

When Lakewood Ranch resident Matt Facciolla pictured a music career, it looked a lot different.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2018
No gym, no problem: The community provides plenty of resources to stay in shape

Stephen Kelley helps people explore ways to stay healthy without spending money.

  • Health
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 2, 2018
Life in the sticks at the Big Cat Habitat

Porcupines sit on pins and needles as they await their new home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2016
Out-of-Door freshman soccer star experienced beyond her years

Netting a hat trick each game is a goal of the prolific scorer.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 7, 2023
Oldest resident of Club Longboat turns 99 years old

Charlie Resnick is a pillar of his condo community and is "full of positive energy."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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