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  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 1, 2026
When Cupid calls, these Sarasota eateries have chocolatey answers

Get sweet at breakfast, lunch and dinner during Celebration of Chocolate Month (aka February).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 10, 2023
Artists display their creativity at Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair

Local vendors were present at the fair, which also brought artists from afar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 18, 2023
Sarasota superintendent chosen for experience as board talks 'culture war'

Terrence Connor was selected for the role of superintendent of Sarasota County Schools through a vote of 3-2.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 19, 2023
Magic of Manatee singing group names new director

Lakewood Ranch's Janice Wagner will head the Sweet Adeline's group.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 21, 2023
Sarasota Chamber honors area young professionals at summit event

Tiona Settles of CenterPlace Health and Evan Samson of DMSI International both received the Young Professional of the Year Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 10, 2023
Downtown attainable housing ordinance approved on first reading

Sarasota takes a step toward achieving affordable and attainable housing in the downtown zoning districts. Primary corridors are next on the list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2020
Sarasota officials, businesses navigate phase three reopening

The state has lifted most COVID-19 capacity regulations, causing local leaders to readjust their approach to managing the health challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota event organizers sort out COVID-19 strategies

Although the city is restricting special events through March, some local gatherings are still moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 23, 2023
Part II: ‘Courage to Be Free’

The more you read Gov. DeSantis book, the more convinced you become that it is his way of giving voters a quick-read of from where he came; his principles; and that he wants to be in the White House.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 27, 2022
Braden River Elementary dual-language programs sees success in first year in east Bradenton

The dual-language program has been successful at Braden River Elementary in east Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 1, 2022
Anna Maria Oyster Bar headed to UTC in Sarasota in 2023

Restaurant CEO John Horne wanted to open a restaurant close to the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 7, 2022
Florida law changes tune on loud car stereo music

Lakewood Ranch residents differ on whether government should define what is too loud.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 13, 2022
In a variety of ways, Longboat keeps an eye on the environment

Eco-friendly events and policies are gaining traction with residents and town leaders as Longboat moves greener.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2022
Cardinal Mooney senior athlete named to Academic All-State Team

Lakewood Ranch's Hallie Monserez's 4.0 GPA and excellence in three sports earns her state award.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 27, 2022
FST makes a stitch in time to show 'Something Rotten!'

Clothes make the Elizabethan man (or woman) in this ambitious musical comedy at Florida Studio Theatre. Mari Taylor Floyd and Aubrey Hess make it happen.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 18, 2021
Progress Push

Doing well in college requires organization and study skills. The AVID program ensures students have what it takes to succeed.

  • LWR Life
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2009
Symbolic chain to return home to Braden River

The Braden River High Athletic Booster Club will formally dedicate a memorial tribute in honor of coach Doug Garrity at 7 p.m. tonight prior to the Pirates' district game versus Bayshore. Additionally, Garrity's parents, John and Dehlia, will present a wooden plaque to the school in memory of their son.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 8, 2009
Profiles of summer: Body Language

Alyssa Mandel is a school librarian by day, belly dancer by night.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng |
  • January 11, 2012
Ranch death ruled a homicide

The murder of 78-year-old Ina Gross is the first in Lakewood Ranch history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng |
  • December 22, 2012
Year in review: January 2012, 'Ranch death ruled a homicide'

The murder of 78-year-old Ina Gross is the first in Lakewood Ranch history.

  • East County
  • News
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