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Sarasota School Board Chair Tim Enos to resign
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 13, 2025
Sarasota School Board Chair Tim Enos to resign

The Sarasota County School District said District 5 representative Tim Enos had announced his resignation Aug. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Brandy Britton of Bringman Roofing and Monica Carruth snap a photo during the Longboat Chamber of Commerce's latest "Off the Clock" networking event at Zota Beach Resort.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 2, 2025
Zota Beach Resort sets the scene for local business connections

Longboat Key businesspeople visited Zota Beach Resort for the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's latest networking event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"A Band Called Honalee" pays tribute to the folk-rock sound of Peter, Paul and Mary and other musicians.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 27, 2025
Escape the heat — and the news — with FST's Summer Cabaret series

Three musical revues will transport you to another world, if you turn off your cellphone.

  • Arts + Culture
Linda Berman, board member at Stillpoint Mission, fills her car with donated toilet paper from members of Longboat Island Chapel on July 15.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 18, 2025
Toilet paper drive at Longboat fills two cars

Longboat Island Chapel supported Stillpoint Mission's mission to serve those in need with a fundraiser focused on hygiene products.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rob Vega shows the aluminum wiring he uses to craft his lightweight, tarnish-resistant jewelry at last weekend's St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty

Local craftspeople showcased their work at last weekend's annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Tax Collector's Office east branch at 10705 Technology Terrace, Bradenton.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 9, 2025
Tax collector charges Manatee County schools $1.5M

The Manatee County tax collector decides to take a $1.5 million commission from the school district's referendum funds.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach was a 176-unit hotel on Benjamin Franklin Drive. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, demolition continued on the building which suffered extensive damage from 2024 hurricanes.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 15, 2025
Demolition has begun on Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key

Luxury hotel developer Opal has plans for the site but has not revealed what it will do.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emily Ann Brooks takes center stage in Florida Studio Theatre's "Dames at Sea."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 16, 2025
'Dames at Sea' director makes a splash at Florida Studio Theatre

Former theater kid Ben Liebert has directed eight shows in the past year at FST.

  • Arts + Culture
Elena Cassella worked in the Manatee County School District for 
17 years before taking a job in fundraising with Foundation for Dreams in 2010.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2025
Camp is a dream come true for individuals with disabilities

With some help from (lots of) friends, an east Manatee County organization aims to grow its unique camp that supports individuals with special needs and their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Are we doubters or doers?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 20, 2025
Are we doubters or doers?

The naysaying is bubbling up over the cost of a new performing arts center. But as we’ve said before, this is not a decision for today; it’s for the next 50 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Police investigate suspicious knives stabbed in the ground
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 13, 2025
Police investigate suspicious knives stabbed in the ground

The intention of the act was unclear, but a resident called to report the odd sighting in front of a residence. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Olivia Swanson dishes up a scoop of passionfruit gelato on her last day at Settimi's Gelato before she heads off to college for a new school year.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 20, 2025
Summer snapshot on St. Armands Circle

St. Armands Circle falls into an easy-going summertime pace in August, when visitors and residents take their time exploring the restaurants and shops in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Donors Jack and Priscilla Schlegel with Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero (left) and CEO Joe McKenna (right).
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 16, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra receives major gift from longtime patrons

Jack and Priscilla Schlegel have pledged $10 million toward construction of Sarasota Orchestra's planned Music Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote staff must carefully introduce the manatees into the holding tank using specialized equipment.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 7, 2025
Manatee rehab made possible at Mote with new federal designation

Approval through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service makes Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium a secondary care facility for manatees, aiding a larger statewide issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Louis Tucci, Luke McMaster and Miles Aubrey star in Florida Studio Theatre's cabaret show, "How Sweet It Is," which runs at the Goldstein Cabaret through Aug. 3.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 28, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre gives blue-eyed soul a spot in the limelight

Luke McMaster pays tribute to Lamont Dozier and other Motown songwriters in "How Sweet It Is."

  • Arts + Culture
City Commissioner Kyle Battie says he is confused and disgruntled over the process to hire a new city manager.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota city manager search firm resigns, process back to 'square one'

Colin Baenziger and Associates has informed the city that it will no longer be leading the search to replace Marlon Brown, who retired on October 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 671 Emerald Harbor Drive, built in 1964, sold for $1.15 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 30, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for July 14-18 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in John Ringling Estates on North Washington Drive tops the week's sales at $5.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A rendering of Payne Park Auditorium by Fleischman Garcia Maslowski Architecture shows modern enhancements while maintaining the 1960s-era aesthetic.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 5, 2025
Renovation plans for Payne Park Auditorium revealed

The Sarasota Players will invest $2.5 million to convert the city-owned building into a contemporary performance venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High rising senior Patrick Drymon went 7-for-17 at a national tournament this summer to earn All-Tournament Team honors.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 24, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Patrick Drymon

The Sarasota High baseball player was named to an All-Tournament team at a national tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Seventh grade students at Haile Middle School Cooper Gallegos, Connor Willats, Joshua Parker, Sofia Laubacker and Amelia Cendere make up team "Charlie."
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 23, 2025
East County robotics teams perform well at world championships

Haile Middle placed third in its division, and Mona Jain Middle placed second in its division for teamwork.

  • East County
  • Schools
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