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

  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2018
'All Shook Up' offers a little less conversation, more action at Players

The theater company delivers this Shakespearean comedy in the key of Elvis.

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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 22, 2018
Sarasota chosen as next host of traveling photography exhibit 'The Fence'

United Photo Industries announced Feb. 22 that Nathan Benderson Park will be a regional host site for the Brooklyn-based exhibit in fall of 2018.

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  • January 24, 2024
Don’t Let Medicare Missteps Wreck Your Retirement

With the right tools and guidance from a financial advisor, you could avoid the most common and costly mistakes.

  • East County
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 13, 2024
Commissioners mull how to replace city attorney

Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier and Deputy City Attorney Michael Connolly are retiring next spring; likely replacements are current law firm partners.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 4, 2025
Orchestra releases schematics of its planned Music Center

As it aims toward a 2027 groundbreaking, the Sarasota Orchestra has released designs of its new Music Center campus.

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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 2, 2012
2012 Forks & Corks Grand Tasting: Sarasota’s Showcase for Food, Fun, Wine and Weather

2012 Forks & Corks Grand Tasting: Sarasota’s Showcase for Food, Fun, Wine and Weather

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota County Commission to backtrack on height vote

Commissioners will pursue a remedy after voting Oct. 12 on a zoning change that could allow Miami Beach-style skyscrapers on the county's barrier islands.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By James Peter |
  • October 13, 2023
Rebranded cafe opens downtown, rolling out 50 new ice cream recipes

Rise Up Cafe challenges New Yorkers to put the Sarasota eatery’s bagels to the taste test.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2023
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse has chance to travel redemption road

The Cougars' potential next two opponents in the regional playoffs beat them in the regular season. They want to strike back.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High grad still making his mark in college track

John Rivera is now one of the nation's best 800-meter runners at the University of Mississippi.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2022
Lakewood Ranch author tells of painful but loving journey with disabled daughter

Lucille Messina says that every day is special to hear "Momma."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 24, 2013
Safety guaranteed at actress Aubrey Plaza's Ringling College visit

Actress Aubrey Plaza hosted a movie screening and Q&A session at Ringling College Saturday, March 23, as part of the college's Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab, which brings actors to the area via a collaboration with Ringling College and Future of Films LLC.

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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 17, 2024
How beach groins protect Longboat Key's sand

The human-made structures help guide sand movement and hold back currents to preserve beaches.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2023
Rosedale golfer has won 17 of past 20 women's club championships

Bradenton's Dee Donegan said she views the sport as her "happy place."

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2018
Lido residents push for city to rethink pavilion deal

Opposition continues to mount to the city's plans for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion. Is it enough to change officials' minds?

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 19, 2025
Fruitville Road project wins adjustment for Fourth Street driveway

With no site plan submitted, the developer of nearly 2 acres between Fruitville Road and Fourth Street at North Tamiami Trail gets critical access approval.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 23, 2025
New multifamily development planned for Tamiami Trail

A developer has had a pre-application conference with city staff for a planned 300-unit complex between 17th and 18th streets along North Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 18, 2025
Sarasota County eyes new legal records storage building

County Administrator Jonathan Lewis is tasked to enter into negotiations for a new facility to store and destroy courts record and legal documents.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 16, 2025
County breaks ground on new Kensington Park

The site of a former wastewater plant that served the Kensington Park Community will become a new Sarasota County park by summer.

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