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By Mallory Gnaegy |
December 11, 2013

Composer of note

Sarasotan Lera Auerbach's life is composed of unique opportunities that led her to become a composer and concert pianist in high demand.

Arts + Culture

By Jack Nelson |
November 12, 2025

Uncertainty engulfs Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix for 2026

The P1 Offshore event celebrated its 40th anniversary here in 2024 but was canceled for 2025.

Sarasota
Sports

By Brendan Lavell |
August 4, 2021

Infrastructure, parks top list of priorities for Manatee County commissioners

Back in session with a busy period just starting, Manatee County commissioners explain their top priorities as budget season heats up.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 17, 2015

Conversation with Steve Branham

A Q&A with retired Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steve Branham

Longboat Key
News

By Suzanne Elliott |
February 27, 2019

Longboat's winter season back in black after seeing red

No more red tide for Longboat businesses

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
October 10, 2024

East County residents remain resilient after Hurricane Milton's wrath

The Category 3 hurricane had its eye on the Lakewood Ranch area, but residents were busy cleaning up Thursday.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 18, 2023

Manatee votes to reduce wetland protections in county development plan

Commissioners said they want to protect property rights and guard against overregulation.

East County
News

By David Conway |
October 8, 2020

City approves affordable housing policies

The city is moving to create opportunities for reduced parking requirements and increased density for projects featuring affordable housing.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
February 3, 2022

Sarasota schools will add ID card readers to buses next year

Students will swipe their ID as they board, disembark school buses.

Sarasota
Schools

By Mark Bergin |
May 10, 2021

Longboat vacation resorts concerned about costs of turtle-rule changes

If the changes get approved, Gulf-front properties would have a year to make sure they're in compliance.

Longboat Key
News

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 David Conway |
March 9, 2021

Bayfront park plans move forward

The City Commission approved a site plan for phase one of The Bay Sarasota despite some questions about park operations from residents of a nearby condominium.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 10, 2012

Northwest Sarasota Master Plan's funding nixed for now

The majority of Sarasota city commissioners feel it's not the right time for a Northwest Sarasota master plan and land-use study.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
April 26, 2012

Downtown events being scrutinized

The city of Sarasota is deciding whether it should tighten permit standards for downtown events that could force some events off Main Street. The city will meet May 4.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
April 11, 2012

Outdoor seating hampers St. Armands pedestrians

Business Improvement District board members asked city staff to come back with ways that will allow them to enforce a uniform outdoor furniture policy for St. Armands Circle restaurants.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
July 19, 2018

Resident groups call for zoning changes

Although the groups are calling for the swift adoption of new development principles, the city hasn’t yet moved toward any action.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
September 19, 2019

Sarasota activist group STOP says it's dissolving

The group, which lobbied for changes to the city’s development regulations, is disbanding — and says new elected officials are necessary to achieve its goals.