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The removal of trees on developing sites led to concerns from residents about enforcement — which, in turn, led to concerns about whether the city's tree regulations were flexible enough.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
Citizen board endorses new tree regulations

City commissioners offered feedback on an advisory board's recommendations, hoping to continue the tree talks later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite the reduction in speed from U.S. 41 to Old Bradenton Road, Ringling College of Art and Design staff and students say cars frequently speed through the campus — a hazard they hoped to eliminate by closing the street to vehicular traffic.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2015
Street stakes

Despite numerous appeals from Ringling College staff and students, the Sarasota City Commission declined to vacate a portion of Old Bradenton Road on the school’s campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker alumnus Talik Keaton may find himself in "EA Sports College Football" in a few years with Marshall. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 4, 2021
Prose and Kohn: More than a game

Local players may find themselves in "EA Sports College Football" in a few years

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Emily Snuttjer, 77, is a new convert to rowing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2020
Picture of Health: Emily Snuttjer

The Sarasota rower feels brand new at 77 thanks to her daily trek on the water.

  • Health
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat plans for long-term fix for Canal 1A

More immediate, short-term, project also under consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Pirates walk off the court after their loss to Tampa Bay Tech.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2019
Pirates' record run ends

Braden River girls basketball team comes up one win short of state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2020
Dyeing to enjoy Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch mothers enjoy time with their kids during Barre3 and Let's Create Art's tie-dye party.

  • East County
  • News
Holly Rolls and Shane Catts own Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & EcoVentures
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
Happy Paddler kicks off race series

The first in a four-race series to bring the kayak community together will take place at 8:30 a.m. on July 7 at The Happy Paddler at Bayfront Park on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Clayton Slentz is the new boys basketball coach at Cardinal Mooney. Photo courtesy Cardinal Mooney.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 4, 2020
New Mooney basketball coach wants all-out defensive effort

Clayton Slentz learned how to run a program from his coaching mentors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2019
Bye mom ... hello learning

Some parents struggle to say goodbye on first day

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 10, 2019
Commissioners propose slightly higher tax rate to pay off Legacy Trail bond

Pending final budget deliberations, no other alteration to the rate is expected.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2012
Lady Mustangs sweep Lady Warriors

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team swept Seminole Osceola 25-12, 25-7, 25-21 in a Class 6A-District 12 match Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
This four-way stop at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive will be replaced by a traffic light next year.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 28, 2021
New stoplight coming to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

The intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive will go from a four-way stop to traffic signals in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Eakle drove his son to various states to secure the badges.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 20, 2021
Sarasota Eagle Scout collects every possible merit badge

16-year-old Out of Door Academy student commits to earning all 137. And does it.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeanine Stebbins, Riley Helm and Nejama Gomez of Blue Dolphin.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 10, 2018
Longboat gears up for seasonal residents

Sprucing up and planning taking place in Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory assistant vice president Evan Barniskis , Sarasota League of Women Voters president Carol Hartz and city of Sarasota vice-mayor Jennifer Ahearn-Koch at the May 23 kickoff. Photo courtesy of Jan Pearce.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2018
Positive energy

Mote Marine Laboratory helped kick off the second solar cooperative in Sarasota May 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tobin was one of 24 artists selected in the state of Florida to participate in the Creative Capital workshop, designed to promote art as a business.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2017
Painter Kevin Tobin promotes the business of art

Painter Kevin Tobin wants artists to translate their passion into success.

  • Arts + Culture
Brendan Bengtsson spins around wrestling partner Chase Knopf. Bengtsson is attempting to get wrestling-ready now that football is finished.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2017
Braden River senior wrestles with lost time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota's Nikki Yanez has won nine of her last 10 tournaments. Photo courtesy Paul Yanez.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2019
Acing the test: Sarasota tennis player has capitalized on her potential

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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