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The bridge was closed as crews microtunneled beneath the Hudson Bayou.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2017
Osprey Avenue bridge reopens to traffic

After nearly a yearlong closure associated with the Lift Station 87 project, the city will reopen the Osprey Avenue bridge to traffic this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Graduating Pine View School students perform the national anthem during the graduation ceremony for the class of 2015.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 19, 2016
Pine View ranked No. 1 high school in Florida, top 10 for U.S.

The U.S. News & World Report lists Pine View School as 7th among the high schools in the nation.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Caragiulos opened in Mira Mar in 1989.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 26, 2025
Caragiulos closes until new downtown Sarasota spot opens in 2026

The Italian restaurant will be moving locations downtown from Palm Avenue to Ringling Boulevard.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Yolanda Vodila enjoys Parker's company while she rests in her room. Vodila has five dogs of her own at home and talked about how eager she was to get back to all of them.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 2, 2011
Creature Comfort

When Ginger, Alie, Finnegan, Parker, Kara and Kirby hear the phrase, "Time to go to work!" these canines know just what to do.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erna Munsell loves the Puppies with Purpose visits, but she also enjoys her daughter's pets.  Her last dog was a "small throw-away dog" she had for 15 years. His name was Bo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2018
Puppy love unleashed in Lakewood Ranch

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue pups paired with elderly.

  • East County
  • News
Caryn Hipp, Erin Cartwright, Cheri Coryea and Stacy Reyer represented the Manatee County Library.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Spring into Health

Representatives of Manatee County Government encouraged East County residents to make healthy choices during its Spring into Health event April 26, at Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
JJ Midnight took center stage and rocked out with the band and the Riverview High School Choir during “We are the Champions”.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bohemian Rhapsody Orchestra

Celebrating Queen featuring The Bohemian Rhapsody Orchestra rocked the auditorium, 7 pm, Thursday, April 26, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shawn and Christine Stephens run together as much as they can.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Half Marathon

Runners made their way Jan. 26 through Lakewood Ranch and onto Lakewood Ranch Main Street, during the annual Suncoast Half Marathon.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota nonprofit Casting For The Kids helps children with cancer and their families breathe a little easier.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 6, 2026
Annual fishing tournament casts for a cause

Ben Shroyer has turned a parent's nightmare — childhood cancer — into a cause for good, helping families in the same boat as his was a few years ago. The waters off Siesta help fund the work the organization does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County employee Sia Mollanazar answers questions about the configuration of future Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2015
County officials seek bridge of understanding on Fort Hamer

Manatee County officials seek to answer questions about a new bridge across the Manatee River during a public meeting.

  • East County
  • News
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN CLIC CLAC LACE BOOTIE
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“I thought they were stunning with the lace-and-button detail and the signature Louboutin bottom.”
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
GUEST FASHION EDITOR: LAUREN MCCOMB

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: LAUREN MCCOMB

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 10, 2017
Selby hosts A Conversation with Jean M. Franczyk

The lecture was held on March 10 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 27, 2015
UF CityLab Sarasota opens

The University of Florida CityLab Sarasota Graduate School of Architecture opened at the Center for Architecture Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
It’s all hands on deck in the Bowne’s Lab Theatre for reading day for the “Write A Play” program.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 25, 2015
Child’s Playwriting

The Florida Studio Theatre’s ‘Write A Play’ program wades through more than 4,000 plays by young dramatists from around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 22, 2014
Mar Vista submits fifth application

Owner Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house and add 11 seats - but he won't touch the Jordan House.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
President of Sarasota Public Art Fund Tom Savage and artist of "Complexus” John Henry
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 14, 2012
Scene & Heard

They did it; Noise Ordinance takes effect; It's a small world after all; Behind the seams

  • Arts + Culture
Boca Grande residents Andy Ireland, an honorary Mote trustee, and Capt. Philip O'Bannon, who will serve as executive director of the new Mote office, are spearheading the new facility in Boca Grande. Photo courtesy mote.org.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 3, 2013
Mote to celebrate new Boca Grande facility

The new facility will help expand Mote's regional presence and expand interest in the organization's research in Charlotte Harbor and Southwest Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • June 14, 2023
One Park Sarasota: An Exceptional Residential Centerpiece, Designed With the City in Mind

One Park Sarasota remains fully committed to fostering a good partnership with the City of Sarasota and the local community to bring this one-of-kind luxury development to life for the residents of Sarasota to enjoy.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Sarasota High alumnus Satchell Norman was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2022 MLB Draft out of Florida SouthWest State College. Photo courtesy of FSW Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 21, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High baseball alumnus taken in 2022 MLB Draft

Dragon boats, Battie ready for another run, draft news and Babe Ruth success.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Beryy-LendmeaTenor
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • January 17, 2014
Theater SRQ & A: Berry Ayers

Theater SRQ & A: Berry Ayers

  • Arts + Culture
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