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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 22, 2025
The Gulf of America: Yes!

Given what Mexico has done to the United States, Mexico doesn’t deserve to have that wonderful body of water named after it.

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  • Opinion
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 24, 2022
Orchestra invites younger audience to free family concert

Take a field trip with the Sarasota Orchestra, which will play several concerts for area schools and wrap it all up with a free evening performance for families.

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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 26, 2025
Young Cardinal Mooney baseball team out to hot start

The sophomore-laden Cougars are silencing doubters after a hot start.

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  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2023
Collegiate winter sports athletes represent Sarasota area well

TKTKKTPlus, a former area coach turns a struggling college program around in year one.

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  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 20, 2023
Life on the water suits former Longboat Key mayor

Jim Brown finds community, activity and peace while realizing his dream of living on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 3, 2023
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Chart out your arts enjoyment with this overview of the season’s most interesting offerings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2023
10 overlooked Sarasota athletes who posted big numbers and strong finishes

Team success or not, these athletes made the most of their 2023 seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 15, 2023
Myakka City conservatory is for the birds and veterans

Greg Para started the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory after returning from Afghanistan in 2013.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2023
MTC students prepare for Suncoast Food and Wine Fest

Baking and pastry arts students get a real-world experience baking desserts for a Lakewood Ranch staple event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Emma Burke |
  • December 17, 2023
Celebrate a 'Seinfeld' Festivus with these Sarasota eats

Here's a Sarasota spin on food-related "Seinfeld" episodes through a local lens. Happy Festivus!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 2, 2025
Myakka City welcomes two baby warthogs

Willow and Winnie are 7 weeks old sisters who now live at the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 9, 2025
Local paddlers to represent Team USA in dragon boat championships

Twenty-two athletes who train at Nathan Benderson Park will race in the IDBF World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Paul Grove |
  • June 17, 2025
WEDU PBS isn't a luxury. It's a necessity.

If you're skeptical of funding media with taxpayer dollars, you're not alone. In fact, you're asking the right question: Should the federal government be in the business of funding media at all?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 19, 2025
The flag is up! Waterside Place hosts July 4 Spectacular

Star-Spangled Spectacular is Lakewood Ranch's initial foray into July 4 entertainment.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 6, 2024
5 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Sarasota

Romance is in the air and on stage in Sarasota as Cupid searches for a target.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emma Burke |
  • June 21, 2025
Find your own Kokomo with these tropical treats and island-inspired sips

Get ready to go coconuts for National Coconut Day at these Sarasota-area eateries.

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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 15, 2025
ODA hosts Little Medical School-Suncoast marine biology camp

Campers learned about pollution, tracking turtles, the layers of the ocean and more.

  • East County
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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • August 7, 2025
The best high school games to watch this fall in Sarasota

Rivalries, district matchups and top talent litter the schedule this year.

  • Sarasota
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  • 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
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 12, 2023
How should you handle wildlife encounters in Lakewood Ranch?

Representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office share information on local wildlife.

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