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  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 19, 2014
Planning board recommends zoning changes

The change will reflect the historic and intended future uses of the properties at 5810 Gulf of Mexico Drive and 4110 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County hopes to be more prepared to face a major hurricane in 2018.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 10, 2018
Is Manatee County better prepared to face a hurricane after Irma?

Officials say shelters and roads need improvement.

  • East County
  • News
Unicorp National Developments is the official development partner of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 11, 2017
Unicorp continues Colony investment

The Orlando-based developer bought six units at the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort for $628,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 7, 2016
Despite resident pushback, Benderson seeks density increase

The County Commission will hold a hearing on Benderson Development's contested Siesta Promenade project in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Just reading Poe (builds that eerie feel)," says Gary Mazzu. "It can still affect me every time I read it ... It's hard to read 'Annabel Lee' without choking you up."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 16, 2013
Master of Macabre

The Powel Crosley Estate is perfect for weddings, but it's also perfect for the graphic and thrilling Poe stories this Halloween.

  • Arts + Culture
Irwin Lowenstein celebrated his 80th birthday with his wife, Joel, and his five children.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 26, 2015
Irwin Lowenstein races to 80

Longboat resident Irwin Lowenstein celebrated his 80th birthday on Aug. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Keely Carney |
  • January 18, 2012
Sarasota Neighborhoods on Walk Score

Sarasota Neighborhoods on Walk Score

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dave Chaloupka purchased Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard in July.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 16, 2015
Fiorelli family friend buys East County winery

Dave Chaloupka plans to revitalize Rosa Fiorelli's Winery & Vineyard, with new name, wine and services.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 21, 2020
Art and About: Binging on Books

Give your brain a break from screens by reading. Whether you want to travel the world from your living room or learn about history or cooking, there’s a book for you.

  • LWR Life
Frank Galati — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2019-2020 season tells several stories of change

Asolo Rep plans a season of transformative stories for its upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
Don and Suzy Gangnagel experimented with several different kinds of chicken breeds, but have settled with three, including the iconic white Delaware.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
Chickens on Rye

Love of chickens helps local couple discover another way to scratch out a living.

  • East County
  • News
Kathi Scuba stands next to her dog, Buster, on the “doggie beach” near Beach Access 2 on Siesta Key.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2016
Siesta residents unleash dog park proposal

A Siesta Key resident believes she has a paw-fect plan for wastewater facility property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stephanie and  Jonathan Parker with daugthers Charlotte and Elizabeth Parker
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Light Up the Village Parade

Siesta Key celebrated the holidays with the 2013 Light Up the Village Parade Saturday, Nov. 30. At sundown, local businesses and organizations paraded along Ocean Boulevard. Afterward, children met Santa and had their 29th year, marks the beginning of the holiday season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Christina Fraser, events manager at The Ringling, drew her inspiration for her MASHterpieces art from a dream.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2017
Collaborative art exhibition MASHterpieces returns to Sarasota

New format, same mission. MASHterpieces returns, blending art, creativity and recycling.

  • Arts + Culture
Yostina Tadros
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Incarnation Easter Egg Hunt

Church of the Incarnation hosted its annual Easter Egg hunt Saturday, March 30. Children and their families enjoyed face painting, visiting with the Easter Bunny and searching for eggs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will be held at the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2016
Manatee hosts work sessions

Commissioners will discuss a sewer ordinance, among other topics.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 30, 2016
FDOT plans north-end crosswalk

As the department announced it would install a crosswalk at North Shore Road, commissioners worried about safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
75-foot ladder can reach buildings five to six stories high.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 15, 2019
Amore used as fire department training site

Demolition of Amore will begin in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marcia Ente began making an elaborate fitted dress by weaving pipe cleaners together, but it proved too difficult and she had to improvise by using construction fence. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 10, 2017
Art in Motion: How iconcept outfits go from trash to trendy treasures

Three designers explain how iconcept fashion show guidelines inspire them to go outside the box.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • June 18, 2012
Get to know Canta Rana Peruvian Fusion Cuisine

Get to know Canta Rana Peruvian Fusion Cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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