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Buddy Turman, Suzi Atherton, Tim Milligan and Tom and Ellen Cavanaugh show that we are “this close” to ending polio.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Rotary Club 'End Polio Now'

Members of the Sarasota Bay Rotary Club celebrated their commitment to ending polio at the 'End Polio Now' Illumination Friday, Jan. 3. The Rotary held the event during the Perlman Music Program Winter Residency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As opposition mounts on Siesta Key against the Big Pass dredge,  Siesta Key Association board members call on county commissioners to request an environmental impact statement from the City of Sarasota.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 18, 2016
SKA continues to fight Big Pass dredge proposal

The Siesta Key Association is requesting an environmental impact statement to assess the alternatives to dredging Big Pass for the Lido Beach renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Historical Society of Sarasota Vice President Marsha Fottler, Board members Bill Kleber, Ron McCarty and Virginia Hoffman, Treasurer Greg Dickinson, board member Deborah Bowers, President Howard Rosenthal and Director Lynn Harding.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 2, 2015
Potluck picnic brings together Historical Society

The Historical Society of Sarasota hosted its annual meeting and member potluck at the Bidwell-Wood House Saturday, May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1803 Morris St. has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,367 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.15 million. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 26, 2014
Home in Bay View Acres sells for $1,475,000

A home in Bay View Acres tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Tom Harmer begins working at Longboat Key Town Hall on Dec. 11.
  • By Bret Hauff and Cassidy Alexander | Staff Writers |
  • December 6, 2017
Tom Harmer prepares to take over as Longboat Town Manager

The former Sarasota County Administrator doesn't start till Dec. 11, but he's spent the last five months getting to know the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eric Cross’ “Paper Dress” from Iconcept 2011 is on display at Art Center Sarasota as part of Iconcept Retrospective in Gallery 2
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota opening reception

Art Center Sarasota hosted an opening reception for four new exhibitions Thursday, Feb. 28.

  • Arts + Culture
Clark Dean, Zack Skypeck, Andrew Leroux and David Orner won a bronze medal in the Men's 4x at the Junior World Rowing Championships. (courtesy USRowing)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2016
Sarasota Crew members hit international waters

The Sarasota Crew sent seven athletes to compete at the World Rowing Championships Aug. 21-28, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 19, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Ballet's world premiere

Watch this video filmed in the studio with Sarasota Ballet as they rehearse with choreographer Ricardo Graziano in new piece "After Night Falls."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 3, 2014
Bay Partner Grant applications are due today

Organizations can receive up to $3,000 for projects that improve the quality of Sarasota Bay and its tributaries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
For the 2012 Chalk Festival, 200,000 eventgoers came to Burns Square, as did 500 artists over the course of 10 days. Some Burns Square merchants, however, say the festival should not be more than two or three days. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 9, 2013
Chalk festival outlines possible move

A relocation of the festival in 2014, to the Rosemary District could alleviate the concerns of some Burns Square business owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 5, 2014
Sarasota Half Marathon looking for volunteers

Organizers are looking for volunteers to help be a part of one of Sarasota's largest single day sports events by supporting runners and walkers Sunday, March 16.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2014
Sarasota Christian picks up district win

The Sarasota Christian softball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 5-2 in district action March 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 11, 2013
Jan. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Entrepreneur eyes additional downtown land; Firm to launch shuttle for Siesta; Bird Key sidewalk closed for maintenance; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Forks and Corks: The Grand Tasting
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2015
VIDEO: Forks and Corks Grand Tasting

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals hosted the 8th annual Forks & Corks: The Grand Tasting on Sunday, Jan. 25, at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County deputies crack down on retail theft in north Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 3, 2013
Sheriff's operation results in 30 arrests

Sarasota County deputies conducted an operation targeting retail theft from Sept. 18 through Sept. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Haylee Hunderup and Yaritzel Ortega-Gomez carry Alannah Beausoleil to the morgue.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 12, 2019
Sarasota Military Academy students survive pandemic simulation

Students work their way through a simulated pandemic to learn teamwork, communication, decision making skills.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Sarasota Police Department shared this image of recovered property following the arrest.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 18, 2015
Man charged with burglary of more than $20,000 in property

The Sarasota Police Department issued a warrant for the man’s arrest earlier this week, charging him in connection to multiple car and boat robberies this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 17, 2017
Humane Society hosts a barnyard bash

Children at the Humane Society of Sarasota County spring break camp got up close and personal with some fury (and feathered) friends.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • January 11, 2013
Wal-Mart and more bad math

Wal-Mart and more bad math

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
In addition to $20 million, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is asking the county for a long-term lease on nine acres of land in Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 12, 2018
Mote seeks land, $20 million from county for new aquarium

Sarasota County staff will examine whether tourist development tax funds can help pay for a Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium facility in Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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