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Emma Weyant qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 400-meter individual medley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2021
The top-10 moments of the Sarasota sports season

The year featured multiple state championships and a few international medals

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The city is proposing reducing travel lanes on a one-mile stretch of Ringling and adding protected bike lanes. Images via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2020
City plots bike lanes on Ringling Boulevard

The city is gathering feedback on a proposal that would reduce the number of vehicular lanes on the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 5, 2021
Sandra Gjerde Frisoli

Sandra Gjerde Frisoli, aged 73, passed away on October 27, 2021, in New York City. With stoic courage she fought a decades-long battle with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
After riding the bench last season, Mike Welcer landed Riverview High's starting quarterback job for his senior season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2016
Riverview quarterback puts team first

Rather than just being a backup quarterback last season, Mike Welcer changed positions to help benefit the team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
New donations will fund gym equipment and a wall separating the station and Gulf & Bay Condominium Association.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 15, 2021
Siesta fire station budget grows

Two donations will fund gym equipment and a fence between the station and a neighboring condo.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The DeMarcay pays homage to its predecessor at 33 S. Palm Ave. with the preservation of the DeMarcay Hotel facade.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 2, 2023
Downtown luxury condo tower nearly sold out

Only two of 39 condominiums remain available at The DeMarcay, including a two-level, 6,814-square-foot unit priced at $12.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bryan Gagg during his freshman season at Sarasota. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2017
New Pirates quarterback makes his move

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota and Manatee County schools have both suspended athletics and other extracurricular activities.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Schools suspends athletics until further notice

The announcement comes alongside news of all Florida schools closing through March 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 21, 2019
Art and About: After Dark

Feel like staying up past your bedtime? The good news is you’re an adult, so you don’t have one! For those of you enjoy the dark, here’s a short list of clubs and pubs that awaken the nocturnal animal in us all.

  • LWR Life
Cameron Greco, a sophomore at Riverview High School, is an aspiring actor who hopes to see the message of valued diversity translate into his future field of work.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 23, 2014
The Good News: Embracing Our Differences' Cameron Greco

Using the universal language of art, Embracing Our Differences hopes to create newfound appreciation for the value of diversity.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Before becoming entangled in legal disputes, the former Sarasota Kennel Club site was approved for an apartment complex through both legislative proceedings to amend the city's comprehensive plan and the quasi-judicial process for rezoning and site plan approval.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 8, 2023
Apartments no longer planned for kennel club site

With the closing deadline passing for Aventon Holdings to buy the Sarasota Kennel Club site, the airport is dropping its legal challenges to the project. The owner already has another buyer lined up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
K-9 department dog Ron, and his handler, Jerod Wolfe , prepare to get onto the helicopter for transport during a training exercise Aug. 20.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 20, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office conducts K-9, aviation training in Bradenton

Manatee County Sheriff conducts K-9, aviation training in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 22, 2021
Style: Back to Events, With Style

Not sure what to wear this coming event season? Local boutiques and jewelers have some ideas.

  • LWR Life
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 27, 2017
Improv Ambassador: Will Luera takes improv overseas

Will Luera reflects on Saudi Arabia improv comedy tour.

  • Arts + Culture
Junior guard Damien Gordon is expected to be a big contributor for the Mustangs this season. Fans will get their first glimpse of the team in the Lakewood Ranch preseason tournament running from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 19, 2019
Letters to the editor: "I strongly agree that this is an appropriate time to benefit from some public input," vice mayor writes

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Although Blackburn Point Park is already a popular fishing spot, Dave Babel said the new additions, such as the boat launch and fishing pier, will add to the foot traffic. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
Marina owner asks for crosswalk at Blackburn Point

Dave Babel, owner of Osprey Harbor Club Marina, is concerned for pedestrian safety between his bait shop and the new fishing pier in the park.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The new building, a project that began in June, will be occupied in November.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 3, 2016
Bashaw Elementary improvements reach new stage

A $14.7 million upgrade has administrators and teachers excited about the future.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 17, 2017
'Once' sings the praises of music at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's first mainstage production of the season features talented musicians and an honest story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch's Monica Quimby was named to the women's sled hockey Team USA for the eighth time in August. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 10, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sled hockey player earns eighth berth on Team USA

Lakewood Ranch's Monica Quimby was paralyzed at 19, but her athletic career has been pure gold.

  • East County
  • Sports
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