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The city approved plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park, but people living in the area say they weren’t consulted about the decision.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2018
Residents decry dog park plans

The city approved plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park, but people living in the area say they weren’t consulted about the decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'Ideation'

The sleep of reason breeds monsters in Aaron Loeb’s 'Ideation' at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Bryan brothers and their Lake Club clinic participants celebrate at the day's end.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 17, 2021
Tennis legends share tips, tricks and stories at the Lake Club

The Bryan brothers retired in 2020, but are not looking to give up the sport entirely.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.19.17

From work anniversaries to a bride who said "yes to the dress," we've got the inside scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
Murph is one of the largest turtles ever rescued by Mote. (Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 4, 2013
Mote-rescued turtle will be released Monday

The 300-pound turtle is named 'Murph' in honor of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The heroes of "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 29, 2020
Binge Blog: It is your courage they should truly fear

"Avatar: The Last Airbender" is this week's selection.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Local designer Courtney Adams launched her loungewear line, Tocco Lusso, in August.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 22, 2014
Hot Flash: Local designer launches fashionably comfortable line

Our Black Tie assistant editor sits down with local designer Courtney Adams to discuss her newly launched loungewear fashion line.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 13, 2018
Sarasota ranked No. 2 on Florida list of best places to buy

Fort Myers-Cape Coral on top of rankings.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
STOP remains steadfast in its belief that its core issues reflect the interest of city residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Development community responds to STOP

A new group, which includes planning and real estate professionals, is challenging the resident activist group STOP’s claims about growth in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guests enjoying AlexArt International artist Fabio Dal Boni's art at Spectrum Miami. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.20.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a canceled performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a partnership between Meg Krakowiak and All Star Children’s Foundation Campus of Hope & Healing and an AlexArt International artist, Fabio Dal B

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Gary Coffin
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 7, 2020
Gary Coffin appointed to Longboat's Planning & Zoning Board

Coffin fills the vacancy left by Ken Marsh.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shirley
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 9, 2014
Alta Vista principal named one of the best in Florida

The Sarasota School Board's first meeting of 2014 recognized the recent achievements of Alta Vista Elementary School and its principal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • December 1, 2012
The Streetcar -- Getting Real

The Streetcar -- Getting Real

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Samantha Bennett and George Nickson, co-founders and co-artistic directors of ensembleNewSRQ.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 5, 2021
The expanding musical universe of ensemblenewSRQ

The co-founders of the contemporary music organization continue to redefine people's perceptions of new music.

  • Arts + Culture
Senior Loni Shamble scored nine points in the Lady Mustangs 54-39 loss to top-seeded St. Petersburg Lakewood.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2011
DELAY OF GAME

After referees arrived an hour late, the Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team fell to St. Pete Lakewood 54-39 in the Class 4A-District 10 finals Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tom Aposporos, David Brenner and Bob Simmons stand in front of — what they hope is — the future site of a black box theater.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 15, 2016
Theater concept takes center stage on Longboat

The Longboat Key Foundation will soon launch a fundraising campaign for a multipurpose theater on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"You can make something out of nothing as long as you love it and as long as you have an eye (for it)," David Kovach says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 2, 2013
BACKSTAGE PASS: Because he says sew

It's every actor's nightmare to be naked on stage, but costume shop manager David Kovach has them covered.

  • Arts + Culture
Meet this week's athlete: Jamie Mirikitani
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 12, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jamie Mirikitani

Jamie Mirikitani grew up in Hawaii on the island of Oahu and was introduced to polo by his stepfather. Mirikitani played throughout high school and in college at Arizona State.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 10, 2018
Key Niners say ciao to golf season

The ladies played a final round of golf and celebrated with lunch April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 17, 2020
Pepper Choplin gets Longboat Island Chapel laughing

The musician and humorist wowed his audience with a concert on Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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