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By Carter Weinhofer |
May 3, 2025

Longboat Key starts search for new police chief

The town hopes to have the best candidate selected by mid-June while Frank Rubino continues in the interim role.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 9, 2025

Helene and Milton Six Months Later: Back to normal, except people aren't here

Longboat Key, St. Armands Key, Siesta Key and Sarasota are climbing out of the hurricanes hole as residents continue to rebuild.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 19, 2025

Diamond Collar Society forges ahead with Humane Society fundraising

Longboat Key's premier "secret society" that holds animal welfare at its core offered a glimpse into its progress at a membership drive.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
May 21, 2025

Nonprofit provides financial literacy tips to youth aging out of foster care

Harbor58's Money Talks program has a meeting once a month at Oasis Church in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
April 10, 2025

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative hosts exhibition at Van Wezel

The exhibit, “Tradition and the Abstract: Improvisations and the Norm,” is part of the “Beyond Regional Boundaries” initiative.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Snider |
March 28, 2025

Two brothers clean up Sarasota's waterways — one oyster shell at a time

Oyster shells can create habitat for all kinds of water-cleansing critters. Two brothers — both under 30 — have made it their mission to spread them far and wide.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 6, 2025

Former Manatee County administrator faces additional charges

While four additional charges were filed, Scott Hopes filed a motion to dismiss three of the charges.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 26, 2025

Sarasota crime rate drops 40% in two years

Police Chief Rex Troche attributes the downward trend in overall crime — a reduction of 22.2% in 2024, not including the homicides — to continued advancements in using technology.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 21, 2024

City ready to receive Downtown Master Plan Committee applications

The Sarasota City Commission has set the criteria for the seven- to nine-member panel that will advise on shaping the downtown area for the future generations.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
March 23, 2025

'Lost in Yonkers' is a family affair

Sarasota Jewish Theatre's production of the classic Neil Simon play finds laughter and tears.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Eric Garwood |
April 9, 2025

Officials OK controversial roads proposal for large east Sarasota County project

Commissioners vote 3-2 to move ahead with Hi Hat Ranch agreement.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
March 26, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Braedon Mackay

Mackay was named MVP of the Prospect Wire Spring Break Classic.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
March 6, 2025

SPAC business plan: Many more events, $4M annual operating deficit

Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation calls the projected revenue gap typical of performance halls and is confident philanthropy will cover the difference.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 20, 2025

Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.