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  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 6, 2018
Author connects with Longboat life

Carter Seaton began writing in the ’90s, when she lived part time on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota High wins gold, silver and bronze at the state track meet

Sarasota High wins gold, silver and bronze at the state track meet at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 26, 2018
Dick Hamilton plays to a beat of his own

Before Sarasota native Dick Hamilton became music director for the Savory Swing Band, he was a self-made music protege.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2017
Downtown circulator revs up for season

Seven months after launching, those involved with i-Ride Sarasota are optimistic about the free transit service's chances at succeeding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2016
Striker nets perfect reward

Cardinal Mooney junior captain Alex Turner has scored 31 goals for the Cougars so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 28, 2015
Leaving a Legacy

Sophomore Sydney Jaco is the fourth member of her family to play on the Braden River High volleyball program.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 6, 2015
Common sense on homeless

Sarasota city’s homeless director, Doug Logan, created a conceptual business model that has merit. Crucial to implementation and success: someone to own the challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2014
St. Stephens announces Ranch campus

The private school based in west Bradenton is expanding to Lakewood Ranch to attract more students in the area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 2, 2021
Celebrating Christmas, tropical style

John Patti celebrates the holidays with an unexpected instrument in his Calyp-Soul Christmas show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Harris |
  • August 5, 2025
Longboat Key swears in new police chief

Russ Mager brings 29 years of experience to the position, with much of that time spent in Delray Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 28, 2023
Therapy dogs gain popularity in East County schools

Myakka City, McNeal and Tara elementary schools see benefits of having therapy dogs on campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2015
Colony Lender’s appeal denied

An appeal by Colony Lender LLC to postpone a 3 p.m. hearing today in Tampa was denied. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May will discuss appropriate sanctions for Colony Lender in his courtroom today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

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  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 13, 2012
Single-family homes are slated for vacant land in Laurel Park

The Sarasota Planning Board could vote on the project as early as October. The two-story homes could come with a price tag of $650,000 to $900,000 each.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 6, 2012
County staff recommends trolleys for Siesta Key

Commissioners will consider buying 17 clean diesel buses Dec. 11.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
Apartment complex planned near Ranch Medical Center

Atlanta-based Davis Development has purchased prime Lakewood Ranch real estate for an apartment complex.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 24, 2015
Top Story — April: Siesta Market to close May 31

Chris Brown and Mike Granthon purchased the property in November.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 14, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.15.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a Stanislas Kostka show at Marianne E, a call for extras at Sarasota Opera House and a music video with Ryanito and CARisMA.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jack Short |
  • September 11, 2015
Marina Jack buys large south Siesta facility

The new owners of Turtle Beach Marina, now Bayfront Yacht Works and Marina, will update the facilities and operations at the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 4, 2016
SHS sophomore stocks Booker Middle pantry

CYD member Conor Andrich donates 6,000 granola bar for Summer Transition program at Booker Middle School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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