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By Jay Heater |
May 31, 2018

Perseverance leads to preserve along Braden River

The Friends of Keep Woods' grass roots effort leads to a preserve along the Braden River.

East County
News

By Sten Spinella |
July 18, 2019

Mote's Stranding Investigations Program essential to island ecosystem

Program emphasizes learning, even when an animal can't be saved.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
December 12, 2018

Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale says, 'Just read it, baby!'

Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale releases new book that raises funds for the fight against pediatric cancer with the Jimmy V Foundation.

East County
News

By Adrian Moore |
August 8, 2019

The power and limits of home rule

In recent years the Florida Legislature has gone after home rule polices restricting guns, vacation rentals, plastic bags and tree ordinances, just to name a few. When is overriding home rule merited?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Marty Fugate |
September 4, 2019

New Music New College will offer a series of bold works in the 2019-2020 season

Peek into the minds of New Music New College Director Stephen Miles and Producer Ron Silver to see what they're looking forward to this season.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
September 4, 2019

Keiser University nursing instructor continues to teach lessons from 9/11 in her Lakewood Ranch classes

East County
News

By David Conway |
November 15, 2018

Code breakers: Neighborhood leaders oppose zoning changes

City staff is still reviewing a proposed form-based zoning code, but already, some residents are ready to throw the planning document away.

Sarasota
News

By Guest Author |
April 19, 2019

Letters to the editor: "I strongly agree that this is an appropriate time to benefit from some public input," vice mayor writes

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Katie Johns |
May 8, 2019

Longboat moms share their favorite motherhood memories

In honor of Mother’s Day on May 12, these Longboat mothers and grandmothers are sharing the good, bad and messy of motherhood.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
May 29, 2019

Three quality-of-life issues for Longboat

National elected officials garner all the attention, dealing with Iran and Green New Deals. But issues that matter just as much as those that will affect your neighborhood. Pickleball, anyone?

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
January 10, 2018

Benderson boathouse dream still afloat

SANCA, foundation officials say boathouse construction was never promised.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
February 7, 2018

University Park residents hope to buy back control

Purchase plan requires approval of a "recreation district."

East County
News

By David Conway and Katie Johns |
February 8, 2018

Mote plans $130 million aquarium at Benderson Park

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium intends to relocate its aquarium facility from City Island to land near University Parkway and I-75.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
July 14, 2016

City, county clash on level of service

After the county rejected two major funding requests in four months, the city is wondering if it's getting adequate support from its governmental counterpart.

Sarasota
News

By Niki Kottmann |
September 19, 2017

100 Years of Heart: Betty Schoenbaum joins the centenarian club

Renowned philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum reflects on her love of giving and shares her perspective after 100 years of life.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
June 15, 2016

Madly Mozart: The Players presents 'Cosi'

'Cosi' explores a production of 'Cosi fan tutte' at a mental institution. It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
May 18, 2017

Street Fighters: Siesta residents spar over Beach Road closure

One man is responsible for igniting perhaps the most contentious issue on Siesta Key. But why, exactly, is Mike Cosentino so fired up about a 230-foot segment of Beach Road?