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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Review: October 2013, ULI: 'Key should embrace change'

The panel's report urges the town to create a walkable Town Center concept near Publix and scrap its codes and Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Paul Dezzi |
  • February 26, 2014
AEDs increase chance of survival for Longboat cardiac patients

Longboat Key Fire Rescue provides classes on automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and CPR.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 11, 2024
Lowering the boom on my love of fireworks

The fuse is lit every year on social media regarding the love/hate of fireworks.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 31, 2024
It's the witching hour in Urbanite Theatre's 'Jennifer, Who is Leaving'

Three women find shelter from the storm during the night shift at a donut shop.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Snider |
  • March 28, 2025
Two brothers clean up Sarasota's waterways — one oyster shell at a time

Oyster shells can create habitat for all kinds of water-cleansing critters. Two brothers — both under 30 — have made it their mission to spread them far and wide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 9, 2025
A golf fan's guide to watching the LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood National offers some challenging shots to Korn Ferry players.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 14, 2025
City halts progress for 18-story condo development Obsidian

Residents of the adjacent Bay Plaza succeed in their long-awaited chance to thwart the development of the Sarasota's tallest condominium tower. Now the matter is likely headed it court.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 22, 2025
18-story Mira Mar development project moves forward

After a daylong hearing, a Comprehensive Plan amendment to facilitate the rehabilitation of the historic Mira Mar building wins unanimous approval of the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2024
Manatee County does well on roads, flunks wetland protections

Our columnist responds to Manatee County's online survey.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2024
New documentary puts 'Spotlight' on Sarasota skateboarder

The film, which follows the life of Jake Ilardi, came largely from video filmed by his brother Nate Ilardi.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2024
Asolo Rep offers new take on Shakespeare and Marlowe

"Born With Teeth" playwright Liz Duffy Adams builds on historical evidence to weave an intrigue-filled tale of the playwrights as collaborators.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 1, 2024
That’s one heckuva wrap!

Of course, there was fashion, food and fun, but the amount of money donated this year tops the charts as a season standout.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 29, 2024
Town of Longboat Key celebrates local artists

The eighth annual town hall exhibit on April 23 gave residents a chance to support 10 Longboat artists whose art hangs in town hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 18, 2023
Longboaters make Christmas in Garden an inclusive community

Local organizations, businesses and residents share the meaning behind the trees they donated to Christmas in the Garden at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 22, 2024
Sarasota actress is making the most out of 'Menopause The Musical'

A veteran of community theater stages in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, Melanie Souza became a professional actress in mid-life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 23, 2025
Boy Scouts Troop 50 celebrates 70 years

The troop, the oldest in Sarasota County, has been supported by Pine Shores Presbyterian Church since its inception.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 28, 2025
Housing Authority secures funding from Lee County agency

The Sarasota County Commission has OK'd loans from Housing Finance Authority of Lee County to fund construction of two low-income housing projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 5, 2025
Historic status suggested for Van Wezel

A historic preservation advocate pitches the Sarasota City Commission to pursue an application to the National Register of Historic Places for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 26, 2023
Will Premier Park tennis courts in Lakewood Ranch be hard on the body?

Lakewood Ranch-area tennis players say Manatee County shouldn't build hard-surface tennis courts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 23, 2025
12 of 17 east Manatee County schools earn overall A grades

The School District of Manatee County receives an overall B rating.

  • East County
  • Schools
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