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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 2, 2020
How Longboat compares

The Florida House’s transparency project lets Floridians see how their local governments compare to their peers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 14, 2020
COVID closings draw mixed reviews in Longboat

Longboat Key's public beach parking has been closed since June 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2018
Bayfront group unveils master plan proposal

The Bay Sarasota has produced a finalized plan for redeveloping the land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 29, 2020
As season recedes further, groups look to the future

WBTT reschedules world premier of in-house original musical 'Ruby' for next season

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 11, 2016
Keeper of Cà d'Zan

Keeping one of Sarasota’s most beautiful landmarks in shape is no small task. Meet the man, who for the last 35 years, has worked to preserve a piece of art history.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2017
Stay home and enjoy Sarasota's assets like a vacationer

No need to pack and fly away for some great outdoor activities and sites.

  • Health
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
Eighty a perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Eighty is perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale, who just signed a contract extension with ESPN.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 7, 2019
The Dark Side comic shop provides community space for geek culture

Have you checked out The Dark Side? It's one of Sarasota's major geek culture community spaces.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2019
City Commission undecided on Bobby Jones renovation

Having previously endorsed a 45-hole project at the city-owned golf course, officials are now considering a reduction to 36, 27 or 18 holes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2018
Rosemary District comes together for public art

The neighborhood is a leading example of the city's ongoing efforts to use artwork to create a sense of community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns and Eric Garwood |
  • April 26, 2019
Longboat says so long to another season

Another one is in the books for Longboat, and residents, business owners and town officials say it went pretty well.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2018
New flights bring welcome growth to SRQ

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has experienced some turbulence in the past, but its chief executive sees clear skies ahead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 14, 2019
One year post-Parkland: What school security in Sarasota looks like today

After the Parkland shooting in 2018, Sarasota schools sped up some security measures, and new ones appeared.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • March 14, 2019
A Capitol show of force

Voters be reassured: A day in Tallahassee demonstrates how smart and competent our area's legislators really are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 8, 2019
Whiskey Obsession Festival 2019 set to put visitors in high spirits

The seventh annual event offers sips of world-class whiskey with a chaser of education.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By David Conway |
  • March 8, 2018
Downtown residents campaign for building setbacks

As the city ponders new zoning regulations, downtown residents want more space between them and new construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans $8 million expansion

Nate's space for dogs will double, while room for cats will expand 25%.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 28, 2018
Who will be new leaders?

Longboat Key’s election results followed tradition. But there was an underlying message in the results of the Zunz-Langley race: a desire for a next generation to get involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 23, 2018
Longboat Commissioners skirt declarative decision on zoning code change

Before about 100 people, commissioners shed little light on how a vote might go on zoning change to enable Colony redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
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