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  • By David Conway |
  • September 25, 2014
Ringling film expansion shoots for economic growth

Ringling College believes a multimillion-dollar, 30,000-square-foot soundstage and post-production studio in Newtown will help bolster the economy countywide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2014
Colony ruling delayed again until February

Attorneys in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort bankruptcy case continue to debate whether a settlement agreement is legal and if it can be approved next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2024
Agricultural scene emerges in Sarasota’s school district

New programs are being implemented, while the district prepares to open The Farm, a revamped facility at McIntosh Middle School for raising livestock and other activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 26, 2024
Art exhibit celebrates impact of teachers' relationships with students

The exhibit "Above and Beyond: Teachers, Society's Heroes" at Sarasota Art Museum showcases student-made memorabilia from Sarasota County teachers.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 20, 2023
Gold, Williams secure second terms in uncontested Town Commission race

Because the Longboat Key Town Commission race is uncontested, no election will take place, and the two commissioners will retain their seats for three more years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • August 2, 2024
Sarasota schools add high-tech security systems

New metal detectors and AI-driven video system are coming to middle and high schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 27, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Library set to open Jan. 12

The public is invited to attend the grand opening celebration at 10 a.m. Jan. 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch bubbles with excitement during soap stars' visit

More than 100 fans attend Lakewood Ranch Country Club event to meet their favorite stars supporting Samantha's Friends.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Zachary Christensen, Adrian Moore, Steven Vu |
  • November 12, 2025
Florida lawmakers need to be aware of long-term pension strategy

The state pension fund is still in a deficit and policymakers should avoid financial risks.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 4, 2026
Compromise gives Lakewood Ranch-area development another shot

After an initial denial, Manatee County commissioners approved a 195,000-square-foot commercial project near Uihlein Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 6, 2026
Sarasota superintendent: District working to find spots for unassigned teachers

Currently, 136 teacher roles are unassigned in the district.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
Local restaurants spread Christmas cheer for festive foodies this holiday

Don't want to cook for Christmas? These Sarasota and Longboat Key restaurants have made a tradition out of holiday dining.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 27, 2023
Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2023

Family feuds, getaway drivers on tricycles and a foursome fracas — all that and much more from this year's reports of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 23, 2020
I-75/State Road 70 construction entering homestretch

$80.8 million project at interchange of I-75 and S.R. 70 scheduled for summer 2021 finish

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 16, 2022
Sarasota's Brian Ferguson coordinates realism for 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Ferguson, who grew up in Sarasota, was inspired to join the Navy by the first "Top Gun" film.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 28, 2013
BUSINESS & PLEASURE: Charles Nechtem Associates Inc.

A Longboat Key-based company continues to thrive five years after its relocation from New Jersey. The company is also attracting its clients to the Key for annual meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 14, 2020
Town gears up for second resident poll

Mailings begin around Jan. 11 with a final report expected in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 2, 2023
Quest to privatize Lakewood Ranch CDD roads hits road block

The Community Development Districts of Lakewood Ranch likely will need new legislation to privatize roads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 11, 2021
Hail to the queen: Sarasota beekeeper's success depends a lot on hive leader

Alma Johnson details how she cares for her queen bees and colonies at the Sarasota Honey Company.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Abby Sugden and Christie Childers |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Braden River crowns new royalty

Allison Martin and Christian Lizardi are the new Ms. and Mr. Braden River.

  • East County
  • Schools
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