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The 2022 Dick Vitale Gala will be held May 6 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2022
2022 Dick Vitale Gala to be held May 6

The 17th-annual event, held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, will honor Baylor men's basketball Coach Scott Drew, tennis legend Chris Evert and football superstar Keyshawn Johnson

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 26, 2015
Sarasota hits stride in sixth inning against Braden River

After Friday night's 7-4 victory over Braden River, the Sarasota baseball team improved its record to 3-1, with its only blemish on the season coming against Riverview in a 3-2 defeat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thanks to their special feathers, barred owls can fly nearly silently and their plumage colors help them blend in with their natural environment. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 19, 2021
Bird of the week: barred owl

One of five owl species in Florida, they hunt and hoot day and night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Second Nature Band rehearses for the Rock the Preserve event. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • November 11, 2022
Rock the Preserve to jam out at the Bay Preserve on Sunday

This music fundraiser honors Mary Terese Finnegan, a supporter of the Conservation Foundation who died in December 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Santa dashes through the bay on his brightly decorated boat.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 10, 2022
Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade dashes through the bay

Suncoast Charities for Children and Marina Jack presented Sarasota’s 36th annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The crash took place on southbound Interstate 75 just north of Fruitville Road. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 16, 2022
Interstate 75 lanes reopen after deadly crash in Sarasota County

Two killed in the fiery rollover incident that prompted a traffic diversion for nearly three hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center escaped major damage in Hurricane Ian and will stage a benefit concert on Friday. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 4, 2022
Van Wezel and Sarasota Orchestra team up for benefit concert

The storm is done, but the recovery is just beginning. And the Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are teaming up to raise money.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 12, 2009
Town hall meeting remains civil

The Van Wezel was packed with those wanting to voice their opinions and ask Rep. Vern Buchanan questions about the president's health-care plan and government spending.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Influence

Influence boutique in St. Armands offers a variety of designers to suit every style, from hip and trendy to conservative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Holly Neuhaus is the captain of the Lady Pirates swim team.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 22, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Holly Neuhaus

Braden River High School girls swim coach Abby Williams describes team captain Holly Neuhaus as a great leader and role model.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 30, 2010
Mote scientists search for missing satellite tag

Researchers are asking for the public's help in locating a satellite tag that was used to track a whale shark.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School board members praised Al Weidner’s efforts in reducing the amount drawn from the general fund from $13 million, down to $1.2 million.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
Sarasota school revenues fall

County schools will endure a fifth consecutive year of budget cuts if the tentative budget is adopted Sept. 11. But, the skid could be approaching its end.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ballroom City is proposing to take over operations of the Payne Park Auditorium for a $1 annual lease for five years.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Dance school proposes auditorium takeover

Ballroom City, a dance school that currently uses the Payne Park Auditorium, is offering to take over the maintenance and operations of the facility, which requires $24,000 each year in taxpayer subsidy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis star in “The Help.” Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 17, 2011
Film Review: 'The Help'

The Help' is a film that exposes deplorable yet legal behavior toward blacks in 1962. It also rejoices in the idealism that brought about the Civil Rights Act in 1964.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 12, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Raymond Arpke prepares a Belgian endive salad for the first course of the Jan. 25 Forks & Corks Lesson Luncheon. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 30, 2013
Euphemia Haye launches lesson luncheon series

Euphemia Haye's annual "Lesson Luncheon" series opener, "Forks & Corks," taught participants to make three traditional French dishes and then pair them with wine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Suncoast Science Center employees are looking for volunteers to help make masks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 27, 2020
Suncoast Science Center requests PPE needs, volunteers

The center hopes to make shields and masks to provide to non-primary healthcare facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The site of the tree lighting.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 26, 2019
Tree lighting kicks off season at Longboat's Town Center this week

Town is gearing up for first event, then four concert series events in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
J.T. Griffin finds himself in fourth place (17 under par) heading into the Suncoast Classic's final day.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2019
Lead shuffles as LECOM Suncoast Classic heads into final day in Lakewood Ranch

Mark Hubbard shoots the best round of the day to take a two-stroke lead over two at the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Dr. Edward Feldman lights the torch to signal the start of The Glenridge Senior Olympics.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 10, 2016
The Glenridge: Let the games begin

Members compete in series of games and activities in the spirit of the Olympic Games.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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