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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 30, 2024
Save these dates in 2025 for Longboat Key events

2025 is a packed year of classic Longboat Key events for all residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 24, 2025
Explore French art, cinematic history and more this winter

The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel's upcoming term promises plenty of exciting new programs at classes starting Jan. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 19, 2020
Season forecast optimistic despite uncertainty on Longboat Key

On Longboat Key, those in the know anticipate a slightly different season, but a good one nonetheless.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 6, 2023
Police resolve beach chair-sharing issue

Police were called to retrieve private beach chairs being used by the public. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 27, 2021
Sarasota Audubon members keep their eyes on the skies

Bird enthusiasts work from a base at Celery Fields but show newcomers a hobby that can be done anywhere.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 19, 2021
Charity Snapshot: Full Circle

Sisterhood For Good, which began as a women’s giving circle, has far eclipsed its origins.

  • LWR Life
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 15, 2023
New Mote aquarium construction goes vertical for fall 2024 opening

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium executives are elated that the $132 million Science Education Aquarium project at Nathan Benderson Park has hit its vertical construction stage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Oh the places you can go in Lakewood Ranch

Give yourself a spring break by staying in East County

  • East County
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 2, 2010
Cultural remix

DJ Pram learned a long time ago that American dance tracks mixed with Bollywood beats keep parties hopping - no matter the crowd.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 14, 2013
Downtown groups to host urban planner

Jeff Speck wants to turn drivers into walkers and help make downtown Sarasota a more populated, lively place.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2018
The Little Garden That Could

Lakewood Ranch’s community garden survived hurricane flooding and a bitter cold snap. We tiptoed through the marigolds to see which plants came out on top.

  • LWR Life
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
Homeless plan focuses on housing

City Manager Tom Barwin has unveiled a strategy for addressing homelessness — but does he have the backing of key players?

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 22, 2024
Manatee County's land conservation program races to protect special spaces

The push-and-pull of land for conservation versus land for development shines brightly in east Manatee County.

  • East County
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  • By Su Byron |
  • November 3, 2023
7 must-sees as Sarasota's arts scene kicks into high gear

Chart out your arts enjoyment with this overview of the season’s most interesting offerings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 24, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Library hires branch manager

The library won't be open until the fall, but Tiffany Mautino is going full-steam ahead.

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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 22, 2025
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back

Volunteers with the group credit organizer Ann Quackenbush with knowing how to get the job done.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 6, 2026
Realtors, builders ready for the parade in Lakewood Ranch-area

The Suncoast Builders Association runs its 2026 Parade of Homes from March 7-29.

  • East County
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