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Results for: Seowriting AI Coupon Code SKV25 Get 25% Off on All Plans

  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 18, 2021
Longboat Key police gets new boat

A WCIND grant worth $215,000 paid for the new 32-foot Yellowfin Offshore boat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 6, 2010
My View: White hoods put on law-abiders

In the eyes of some people, law-abiding citizens who think criminals should be punished are driven by racial hatred. The racism lies elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 27, 2011
New program emerges to help the homeless

The City Commission Monday voiced support for a program called Street Teams, in which groups of homeless people would undertake Public Works Department jobs downtown.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 11, 2011
Manatees in Grand Canal threatened by fast boats

Residents along the Key's Grand Canal long have contended with property damage from fast boat wakes, but new concerns have arisen about the boats' threats to a pod of manatees.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 8, 2020
Prayer becomes a virtual reality in Lakewood Ranch area

East County church leaders and members adjust to online church services

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 30, 2019
Critic's fall film picks

Awards season is right around the corner, and the fall film lineup is looking promising.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 5, 2016
Dancing to a New Beat: Local jazz musician and dance company join forces

Sarasota Contemporary Dance jazzes up season opener with new musical collaboration.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
University Parkway's CycleBar puts pedal to the mettle

Reporter puts her spin on new cycling studio on University Parkway.

  • Health
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2024
ODA boys basketball has a losing record but winning expectations

The Thunder (5-8) started 2024 with a 51-45 home win over Sarasota Christian (10-4) on Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2024
Surge rugby in Lakewood Ranch a hit with young athletes

The Surge offers regulation U14, U16 and U19 teams, plus non-tackle U8 and U10 teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • 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 Jay Heater |
  • September 15, 2021
The Players CEO says plans for theater complex at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch now firmly in place

Groundbreaking for a $26.5 million complex at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch is targeted for spring 2023.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2014
Residents oppose extra height

Lakewood Ranch's developer seeks changes to its University Lakes project, including a height increase for proposed structures on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2023
One SRQ-adjacent apartment complex progresses while a second remains on hold

The City Commission gave the go-ahead for the 280-unit Progress at University apartment development. Meanwhile the legal battle over Aventon apartments next door will go on at least through the spring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 18, 2021
P&Z Board approves Chiles Group's cottage, parking lot plans

Plans call for the Chiles Group's historic cottage to permanently sit at 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
Turtle Beach vote split

Despite commissioners' concerns, the Siesta Key Association says it has had adequate involvement in plans for Turtle Beach improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 11, 2023
Barbie's Boutique began with a dream, grew into a one-stop shop for all

Founded to serve the local Latino community, the Sarasota boutique has expanded its clientele and recently opened an additional location.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • 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 bagsĀ and tree ordinances, just to name a few. When is overriding home rule merited?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 22, 2018
Fact: More guns, less crime

Under the pressure of the moment, state lawmakers had to act. To their credit, they addressed mental health and school safety. The one flaw: banning the under-21s.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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