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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 1, 2025
How to spot and escape Gulf rip currents

On beaches with no lifeguards, like Longboat Key, knowing what to look for and how to escape a rip current might just save a life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 30, 2026
Soon-to-be centenarian just keeps swimming

Gulf & Bay Club resident Jean Craig Flynn has earned the nickname "Jingle Jean the Swimming Queen."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 4, 2026
New Pass dredge clears way for more boat traffic

The Lido Key Beach renourishment project will have another beneficial effect: opening up New Pass to boaters, who will see navigational markers return for the first time in eight years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 15, 2023
Veterinarian’s love of polo runs through everything she does

Dr. Margaux Buchanan, an equine veterinarian and polo player, raises Appaloosas on her 12-acre Menagerie Farm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 10, 2010
Siesta Key condo sells for $1.3 million

A condominium in Summer Cove on Siesta tops all real-estate transactions from May 10 to May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 16, 2013
Home of the Month: Garden House

This mid-century modern ranch home offers its owners indoor and outdoor living, as well as plenty of space to create their art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'Eating Royally'; Big-band fun; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2019
Rosemary District zoning set for debate

Stakeholders hope new rules can address the neighborhood's needs amid an ongoing building boom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2015
Rosemary leaders react to Darwin's departure

Stakeholders in a neighborhood that has been clamoring for redevelopment are still optimistic following the closing of Darwin’s on 4th, an anchor in the area for three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 16, 2015
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2015/2016 season

The WBTT 16th anniversary season includes productions of the musical "The Color Purple," August Wilson's "Ma Rainy's Black Bottom" and two world premieres.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 4, 2013
Home in Paradise Shores sells for $1,725,000

A home in Paradise Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Ladd and M. Frances Baumann sold their home at 2040 Oriole Drive to Carina Rice, trustee, of Sewickley, Pa., for $1,725,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 21, 2025
'Save the Mira Mar' is inappropriate form of horse trading

Seaward's development plan rests on two shaky pillars that lacks an economic need and historic preservation, a reader says.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 25, 2025
Storm repairs wrapping up for Longboat green spaces

Longboat Key has seen its share of preservation wins from Sister Keys to Quick Point to Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 29, 2025
Commissioners lament top county officials' evaluation process

Expressing disdain for the public evaluation process of the county administrator and attorney, Sarasota County commissioners award a token bonus as a tough budget season looms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 7, 2026
Arts organizations strike up the band in 2026 for big birthdays

Don't miss these arts events as three Sarasota cultural institutions celebrate their 100th anniversary and America blows out 250 candles.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 12, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 6

Someone, please get Juliette a book deal to her first novel titled, “Timeless Cliches to Use When He Doesn’t Understand It’s Him, Not You.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 12 (Season Finale)

The season finale of 'Siesta Key' season 2 did not disappoint.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 28, 2015
Tracing the history of the city-county rift

Today, the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County frequently find themselves unable to work together on major issues. How did they get to this point? Can they get past it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2026
A few of our favorite (Lakewood Ranch) things

Here is a short list of cool pleasures, delightful encounters and only-in-the-Ranch moments.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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