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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 28, 2026
Defining 'temporary' in temporary certificates of occupancy

As a landmark development continues to operate under a temporary certificate of occupancy 17 months after opening, Longboat Key commissioners and counsel discussed the rules of TCOs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 24, 2022
Local theater professional to create new arts festival in Sarasota

Jeffery Kin spent 15 years building drama at The Players Centre, and now he's hoping to build a bigger stage for all of Sarasota's arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2014
Town counts on unit controversy

The assistant town attorney warns that some Islandside property owners may contest the assignment of units to other owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 3, 2019
Sanctuary's paver project fits together for a new look

Condo community spruces up its grounds with a project to replace the original bricks laid decades ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge set to open

Final permits expected within the next week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 21, 2022
Mote Science Education Aquarium will be built from the inside out

Manatees on the third floor and sharks in the hallway: The unique nature of the new $130 million Mote aquarium will require an extraordinary construction process, beginning in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Candidates tangle at Tiger Bay

Four County Commission candidates fielded questions on the county's biggest challenges and Amendment 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival; Party on the Pass; Sarasota SUP Race Series; Phillippi Shores 7K and 1 mile fun run; and MORE.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2020
Siesta Promenade appeal heard in 2nd District Court of Appeal

The plaintiff's attorney argued that Sarasota County commissioners did not follow the proper procedure when approving the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 10, 2020
Hotel workshop draws complaints over density, traffic

Gary Kompothecras is proposing a 120-bed hotel and a five story garage along Old Stickney Point Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Encompass Health |
  • September 11, 2025
Judy’s Recovery Story: Finding Strength After Stroke through Support and Determination

One woman's story of rehabilitation, thanks to Encompass Health.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 30, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Mickey Cohen

The senior has been on a scoring tear for Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2018
NFL career is just getting started for former Lakewood Ranch star

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Brenner | Contributor |
  • April 6, 2018
Longboat needs a new generation of leaders

We need more and new Longboaters to get involved. You’ll meet smart, well-educated people who will make your life more interesting. It worked for me.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 18, 2012
NFL prospects come to train at Lakewood Ranch

Athletic Edge Sports Performance Training Center strength and conditioning specialist Mike Gough has been training 21 athletes for the NFL Combine since the beginning of January. The players will continue to train in Lakewood Ranch until the end of February.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 15, 2023
Myakka City conservatory is for the birds and veterans

Greg Para started the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory after returning from Afghanistan in 2013.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2011
City seeks input at mooring field meeting

Sarasota is seeking public input for a long-awaited mooring field in Sarasota Bay, with construction set to begin in December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 16, 2020
Talks continue on second cottage

The bidding process ended earlier this month, but the winning bidder didn't have a place to put the larger historic cottage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2019
Picture of Health: Wendy Abner

The East County resident cycles through a healthy life.

  • Health
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