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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 15, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 16

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 15, 2021
The Players CEO says plans for theater complex at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch now firmly in place

Groundbreaking for a $26.5 million complex at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch is targeted for spring 2023.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2023
One SRQ-adjacent apartment complex progresses while a second remains on hold

The City Commission gave the go-ahead for the 280-unit Progress at University apartment development. Meanwhile the legal battle over Aventon apartments next door will go on at least through the spring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
Turtle Beach vote split

Despite commissioners' concerns, the Siesta Key Association says it has had adequate involvement in plans for Turtle Beach improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 10, 2025
Conservationist, former commissioner urges Longboat Key community action

Lecturer Jon Thaxton asked attendees at a recent Education Center seminar to be informed and engaged on environmental issues, especially with a 2026 land use referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 28, 2022
Airport votes to sue city over apartment vote

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority passed a resolution to sue the city of Sarasota over approval of an apartment community near its main runway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat, Sarasota at odds over Fruitville Road

The city’s lane-reduction proposal conflicts with barrier island’s ideas on smooth evacuations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key’s Mar Vista hits topping point

The roof is a major component of Mar Vista’s $2 million renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Iwo Jima: A survivor's story

At 98, Marty Samowitz is the oldest-known Iwo Jima survivor. Feb. 19 will mark 68 years since the start of the pivotal World War II battle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2013
BACKSTAGE PASS: The Producers

Asolo Repertory Theatre board members and Sarasota residents Bob and Beverly Bartner have produced so many Tony award-winning productions, they can't remember which shows received what awards.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District moves closer to refinancing

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District believes refinancing its 2002 bonds now is a good hedge against uncertain future interest rates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
County dispatch services remain on hold

Commissioners need information about the level of service Sarasota County can provide before they decide the future of the town's emergency dispatch services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 12, 2018
'Wakey, Wakey' finds miracles in the mundane at Urbanite Theatre

Urbanite Theatre's latest production, "Wakey, Wakey," uses everyday characters to explore the greatest joys and mysteries of life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 14, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Double points

Police reports from around the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Manatee County School Board

Longtime school volunteer Julie Aranibar will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker, a professor at the State College of Florida, for her seat on the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 12, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's response to Hurricane Debby flooding was immediate

Engineers identified and fixed issues inside Lakewood Ranch within months, but problems still exist beyond its boundaries.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 24, 2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival celebrates the bay

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Ken Thompson Park. The festival will celebrate the importance of Sarasota Bay to our environment, economy and quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 17, 2025
Business wanted attack bird removed from premises

Staff attempted to block off a safe entry to deal with a bird that continued attacking customers. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 18, 2024
New bill could pose problems for East County homeowners associations

Florida House Bill 1203 goes into effect on July 1 and limits what HOAs can prohibit, such as work trucks in driveways.

  • East County
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