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  • By Sammi Fisher |
  • May 30, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 7

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Siesta Beach is now the second-best beach in America, according to a TripAdvisor report.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 21, 2018
Siesta Beach falls to No. 2 ranking

In the 2018 Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Beach lost out on the No. 1 spot to Clearwater Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra's recent Masterworks Concert featured cellist Julian Schwarz, 20-year-old son of conductor Gerard Schwarz. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 22, 2011
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks Concert

There's a lot more to making music than perfection.

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Thorpe Jr. Park, formerly known as Pineapple Park, is one of three city parks where vending is allowed.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
City cools on ice cream proposal

A city advisory board rejected a pitch to place an ice cream sandwich vendor in a downtown park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andy Schroeder.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Andy Schroeder

The Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguer talks Cooperstown and his best advice.

  • East County
  • Sports
The bridge is 61 years old.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 12, 2018
Plans set for 2019 overhaul of Longboat Pass Bridge

The bridge is considered obsolete.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Since 2014, city staff has been working to replace invasive Australian Pines at North Lido Beach with native trees.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2016
Island residents call for new tree rules

Responding to concerns from residents on Bird Key and other barrier islands, the city is proposing tree regulations that would encourage the planting of native species.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Participants of farm's first goat yoga class practice yoga at Fruitville Grove.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 19, 2017
Sarasota farm welcomes local yogis

Fruitville Grove farm breaks away from the herd to offer unique yoga class.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dorian, Samantha and Steve Drouin at Braden River's graduation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2019
Braden River High School graduate earns invitation to U.S. Naval Academy

Samantha Drouin wants to make a difference at the U.S. Naval Academy, and perhaps someday as a politician.

  • East County
  • News
The trees will remain illuminated until Christmas.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 1, 2019
With one button, Longboat illuminates Town Center's future

Tree-lighting kicks off chamber events as leaders continue to discuss what's next.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Morgan Gerhart — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 5, 2019
Morgan Gerhart sets the stage for The Players Centre's future

The Players Centre for Performing Arts is making the move to Lakewood Ranch. Morgan Gerhart is leading the way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 22, 2016
The temptations of ‘OPM’

Longboat Key’s Shakedown Fund is flush with millions of dollars for parks. Commissioners should resist the urge to splurge with OPM — other people’s money.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Casey, Kiley and Dennis Berkery performed in "The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe." at Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 10, 2018
'Peter and the Starcatcher' makes theater a family affair

Two father-son actor pairs take family bonding to the next level through "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River freshman Brandon Tackett has gone 15-2 since cutting weight from 113 to 106 pounds.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2018
Pirates freshman wrestler get on top following weight loss

He's excelled since dropping from the 113-pound class to 106.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock has crafted a $15.7 million budget for fiscal year 2016-17.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 26, 2016
$15.7M budget proposal cuts property tax rate in Longboat Key

Costly pensions, projects complicate financial future

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2010
Commission will consider oil spill plans

The Town Commission will also hear updates about plans for a beach project on the north end of the island and the town's 2010-11 beach-wide project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new development is planned for the current Crescent Towers Apartments.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 10, 2020
New development may replace Siesta's Crescent Towers

As the key's popularity grows, land sales and new development become more popular.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Beverly sits on her nest. Photos courtesy Lou Newman and David Novak.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 2, 2012
Swan life on Longboat Key called into focus

Vicki the swan has been to Save Our Seabirds twice in one month; her survival is now in question. Friday, April 20, swan keeper David Novak took Vicki in for her second visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 7, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
As Cask & Ale seeks to open next to Evie's Tavern & Grill, some downtown residents are raising concern about the proliferation of bars on Main Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2016
Are there too many bars in the downtown mix?

For the second time in a year, some residents are concerned about a proposed bar in the 1500 block of Main Street. Can Cask & Ale get past the barriers to entry?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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