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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 11, 2024
Need a beach read? Longboat Library has you covered with 6 picks

From hurricane tales to a Longboat Key murder mystery, library volunteers recommend Florida-flavored books you won't be able to put down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Harris |
  • August 21, 2025
Brad Knight set to return to defend his Sarasota City Championship title

The open city tournament turns 50 at Bobby Jones Golf Club featuring five divisions.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 8, 2025
Out-of-Door Academy student wins Congressional App Challenge

Manav Pulluru's app, SafeHaven AI, helps the elderly avoid falls

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2018
Championship rowing meets act as both an introduction and a sendoff

The FSRA State Sculling Championships are this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2021
In-person Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk returns

Afflicted Lakewood Ranch residents look forward to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 12, 2021
Q&A: In conversation with new Save Our Seabirds CEO Aaron Virgin

Virgin comes to the organization from just across its parking lot as he previously worked at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
Sarasota Ballet presents 'Balanchine, Ashton and Tudor'

Sarasota Ballet keeps the laughs coming with Antony Tudor's satirical 'Gala Performance.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2013
Zoning code bubbles to surface for breweries

Recent efforts to open two new craft breweries in the city of Sarasota have come with challenges due to the city's zoning and building regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
Back to School: The Graduate Taylor Stein

Taylor Stein loves the feeling of starting something new. As Riverview High School student body president, Stein will be the first person to walk across the stage and graduate from the renovated school, leading the way for her fellow students - the class of 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
Second nature: William Kelley

William Kelley could be the Dr. Seuss of local artists, but his colorful, and seemingly whimsical landscapes are as real as Siesta Key sunsets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2023
What makes a bar a nightclub? The City Commission seeks answers.

Restaurant and bar zoning changes need more digestion, Sarasota city commissioners tell staff.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 6, 2023
Dairy business in Manatee County faces uncertain future

With Dakin Dairy for sale, Cameron Dakin Dairy might not be far behind.

  • East County
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 7, 2026
Longboat commissioner-elect discusses local control, dredging, Ohana's seawall

Running unopposed, former land use and environmental lawyer Nick Gladding will represent District 3 on the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 31, 2023
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch is still the place to be

The Waterside Place hub is spectacular, but crowds continue to flock to Lakewood Ranch's original hub.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 25, 2020
No to mandatory masks

Instead of more dictatorial mandates telling us how to live our lives, Sarasota’s elected officials could engage civic and business leaders and use their bully pulpits to urge citizens to act responsibly.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 17, 2020
Renaissance Man

Nati Shabbat is bringing a higher quality of sound to Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 23, 2019
Many people's trash is Longboat artist's treasure

The artist hopes to raise awareness on littering and what tiny throwaways can do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 19, 2017
A conversation with Dave Brenner

The former vice mayor sat down with us to talk about Longboat Key's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Saddened Pirate softball players honor "Meme"

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2023
ESPN's Andy North shares thoughts on inaugural World Champions Cup

The two-time U.S. Open champ will be part of ESPN's coverage of the event, held Dec. 7, 8 and 10 at The Concession Golf Club.

  • East County
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