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  • By Dora Walters |
  • October 11, 2009
Man on the street: Shop talk

We asked shoppers at the 21st annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival about their purchases.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 23.4-acre site is known as "Graceland" and will be purchase for $2.55 million.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2019
Conservation Foundation under contract for 'Graceland'

Sarasota organization needs $2.5 million by end of June.

  • East County
  • News
Seth McGarry.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 09.20.17

East County High 5 Moments: 09.20.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 18, 2013
Sarasota County commission to consider IT upgrade

Commissioners will decide whether to allow staff to spend up to $1.8 million on computers, laptops and servers during a regular meeting next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 18, 2013
Solar marvel featured at Suncoast Boast Show

A solar-powered pontoon boat is one of the displays at the Suncoast Boat Show of Downtown Sarasota, which runs from April 19, to April 21.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2014
Benderson buys space in Southgate Mall

Benderson Development bought a 7.5-acre parcel owned by Dillard's at Southgate Mall, following another purchase near Pelican Plaza.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Changing out pillows and pillow covers transform a room without completely redecorating a space.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 19, 2014
Fashion Trends: Home Edition

Fashion at home is just as flux as fashion in a closet - trends come and go and some turn into long-standing staples. We stopped in a few local interior shops to see what's trending in the home decor world, and we found great tips and items to keep your home in style.

  • Arts + Culture
Dominic Stratford, 3, Aiden Baker, 4, and Ava Baker, 2, wave their flags during the parade.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony

The downtown Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony took place, Monday, May 28. The theme for this year's parade was 'A Nation Forever Grateful'.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kitty Dyble Thompson works on a catoptic piece.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 5, 2011
VIDEO: Chalk Festival

Watch this video to get a feel for the 2011 Sarasota Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Motorcycles took over Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 8, 2010
Bikers cruise into Lakewood Ranch

The fifth annual West Coast Bike Rally took place Friday, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. From 5 to 11 p.m. the street was blocked off so that attendees could enjoy bands, food and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Danielle Petersen and the color guard added visual elements to complete Lakewood's show.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 29, 2010
Lakewood performs at Tropicana Field

The Lakewood Ranch High School marching band competed at the 2010 FMBC State Championships Nov. 20 at Tropicana Field. The band earned a seventh-place finished in Class 4A with its show, "It Was a Good Year."

  • Arts + Culture
Jacob Spooner puts his hands up to his face as Cliff Roles tries to find the highest bidder.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Third Annual BYOBachelor Auction

The third annual BYOBachelor Auction took place Tuesday, Sept. 18 at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre with 17 bachelors up for auction plus honorary bachelor, Walt Willey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 22, 2015
The Sanctuary welcomes back its residents

Residents of The Sanctuary welcomed back their neighbors on Nov. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
China Vannest, Nicole Geletka, Audra Locicerl and Julia Starkey are seniors who have been friends since Freshman year.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Senior Thesis

An opening reception for Ringling Senior Thesis exhibitions took place Saturday, April 27 at Selby Gallery, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. Work will be on display at various locations on campus through May 3.

  • Arts + Culture
Joseph Casanova and Robert Tribulan-Oscar
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Orchestra Summer Camp

More than 300 campers (and their instruments) head to Holley Hall daily for the three-week long Sarasota Orchestra summer camp that takes place from July 1 through July 19.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 23, 2020
"Downton Abbey" designer brings jewelry to New College

The New College Foundation hosted Andrew Price for its New Topics lecture on Jan. 23.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2009
Coalition disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorneys say the project is not compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeremy Strong in "Succession." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2020
Binge Blog: One last roar at the meteor

HBO's "Succession" is the lone recommendation this week — but it's worth it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2015
Return to Form

Riverview High senior Mikaela Braune had hip surgery in June to remove a pair of osteoid osteomas.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Jazz Festival Music Director Terell Stafford performs.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 11, 2026
Sarasota Jazz Club wants a building of its own

As the curtain goes up on the 2026 Sarasota Jazz Festival, the jazz club is planning for a permanent venue for all its events.

  • Arts + Culture
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