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Bambi Bowman Huisveld completed the OWS Triple Crown on June 14 with her Catalina Channel swim.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2022
Sarasota swimmer completes Open Water Swimming Triple Crown

Bambi Bowman Huisveld swam across the Catalina Channel in nine hours and 41 minutes on June 14 to complete the Triple Crown.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
School Avenue cuts through the middle of Sarasota High School. The school district has been working for years to unify the campus, finally succeeding at Monday's commission meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2019
City approves permanent School Avenue closure

Despite objections from neighbors, the City Commission agreed to relinquish its control of a road segment that cuts through Sarasota High School’s campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 13, 2020
Happy Moms Day, Ms. Manatee

Rescue of pregnant sea cow coincides with Mothers Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 24, 2018
Fashion Forward: First date faux pas

Going on a first date? Malibu Fox helped style me and gave inside tips on what to wear (and what not to).

  • Black Tie
A water clarifier is used as part of the water treatment process. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2019
Growth puts strain on Manatee County utilities

Manatee County utilities system plans improvements.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 6, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Why yes, we speak tourist

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 17, 2020
Ambassador Wendy Sherman talks climate change, technology

The former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs was the third keynote speaker during the RCLA Town Hall series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 24, 2012
City amends public trespass ordinance

The city wants to amend an ordinance that will give future tresspassing violators written, as opposed to verbal, warnings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 16, 2021
Hospital board extends CEO's contract to 2031

The board voted on several provisions for Verinder's eight-year contract extension, but could not agree on future consulting service stipulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Isabella Juliano earns several awards during the regional Fusion National Dance Competition. She'll dance at the 2020 Fusion Nationals this summer. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch girl goes from tutu to can-do

Lakewood Ranch dancer flutters to national competition

  • East County
  • News
Ciao! Italia was closed Sept. 7 to 27 and reopened Sept. 28.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 1, 2015
Longboat restaurants begin opening for season

Many Longboat Key restaurants closed for the month of September. See when your favorite ones opened or are due to open.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town attorney David Persson is working to clarify the town's Comprehensive Plan.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 21, 2010
Comp Plan amendment moves forward

Town attorney David Persson and town special counsel Nancy Stroud presented a resolution that clarifies the uses, densities and intensities allowed in the land-use categories of the Comprehensive Plan this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota city commissioners hope an impending ban on smoking on city beaches will result in far fewer beach butts. A separate ordinance will also ban smoking in city parks. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 6, 2022
City Commission initially approves smoking ban on parks and beaches

One hearing and vote remain before smoking bans can take affect. Establishing designated smoking areas will be considered.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sisterhood for Good members Kathy Collums, Kathy Fraley, Angela Massaro-Fain, Shelby Isaacson and Violeta Huesman celebrate after handing out five grants on Thursday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2016
Lakewood Ranch 'Sisters' hand out grants

Sisterhood for Good Giving Circle presents five grants at ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 28

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Michaela Mattes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 19, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney swimmer talks Olympic Trials cuts and the advice she always follows.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
All six lanes from 12th Street to Myrtle Street are now open to traffic.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 10, 2011
U.S. 301 stretch completely open to traffic

After nearly two years of construction, roadwork from Wood Street to Myrtle Street is complete.

  • Sarasota
  • News
District 69 state Rep. Ray Pilon thanks the crowd for its support Election Night at Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 4, 2010
Republicans sweep county

In what could be a first in Sarasota County, every Republican on the ballot won his or her race - an event that was spurred on by dissatisfaction with Democrats in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 17, 2019
Eat seasonal in Sarasota

Local restaurants and farms are trying to make seasonal eating easier.

  • Health
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