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The site plan proposed by Ringling College of Art and Design must be approved by the Town Commission.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 7, 2018
Ringling College releases plan for Longboat Arts Center

The donation-funded, proposed Longboat Key Arts, Cultural and Education center could cost more than $18 million, by 2022 dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS v. ODA girls varsity volleyball

The Cougars took on the Thunder Thursday, Sept. 20 at Cardinal Mooney. Cardinal Mooney won the match 3-1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2009
Town sets sight on signs

Town residents and planning board members are urging the state to take out some of the signs in the Gulf of Mexico Drive right of way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It took the town and state officials 23 days to remove more than 10,000 cubic yards of waste.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 26, 2017
Longboat Key free of Irma waste

The town announced Wednesday, Oct. 25, that it has completed its removal of debris left by hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seth McGarry. Photo courtesy A Plus Pro Photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

East County High 5 Moments: 07.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 19, 2019
Manasota Flooring gives back to first responders

Mansaota Flooring handed out 500 turkeys to first responders on Dec. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ringling College of Art and Design hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of its new state-of-the-art visual arts facility on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 3, 2017
Scene & Heard: 12.07.17

Here's a look at what's happening on the arts and entertainment scene this week and beyond.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A 630-square-foot space at the visitors center at Historic Spanish Point will house a library to serve the Osprey community.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2011
County checks out library service for Osprey

The community of Osprey will soon begin a new chapter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons said staff will be attentive to merchant and resident concerns about parking meters.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 8, 2018
City prepares plans for downtown meters

The City Commission approved on-street paid parking for downtown Sarasota. Now, staff is working to ensure history doesn't repeat itself.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 4, 2019
Where $91 billion of Florida tax money goes

Social services, education and transportation devour nearly 90% of Florida’s tax collections.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Callie MacLeod, the Rev. Sarah Campbell, Kim Bierds and Holly MacLeod, front.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Fish Fry

Families gathered April 20, at Harvest United Methodist Church in Lakewood Ranch, for the Harvest Youth Fish Fry and Silent Auction event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 10, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Furniture Warehouse

In 1985, Mark Richmond had a vision: offering quality furniture, great service, discount prices and next-day delivery. Twenty-five years later, Richmond is still true to his vision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maggie Mooney-Portale has served as town attorney since 2013.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 5, 2017
Longboat town attorney seeks new, hourly deal

Maggie Mooney-Portale has served as town attorney since 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kathleen M. Boyle, DO, Family Medicine Physician |
  • August 9, 2018
Don't Forget to See Your Primary Healthcare Provider for Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Visit Is Free When You Have Medicare Part

Don't Forget to See Your Primary Healthcare Provider for Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Visit Is Free When You Have Medicare Part

  • Health
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The Rivo at Ringling condominium is located just over 500 feet from World of Beer, and residents are concerned about future sound issues at the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Downtown liquor license requests remain divisive

World of Beer has operated on Main Street with no issues since 2014, but a split City Commission was hesitant to approve a new liquor license for the bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairwomen Beth Jacobson, Audrey Robbins and Amie Boyle with Honorary Chairwoman Christina Unkel
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 20, 2018
Women in sports are honored at third annual gala

The Women's Sports Museum Gala was hosted Oct. 19 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall poll worker John Morgando, of Waterlefe, voted early at Town Hall. "This is a great site," he said. "It's very convenient and it's a nice place. The response has been very good."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall county's top early voting site

Supervisor of Elections concerned Lakewood Ranch Town Hall remains a voting site.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Kiwanians plan to flip for breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key will hold its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, March 20, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marta and Mia Windsor got a picture with fellow walkers Ginny Calcutti, Ken Nelson, Diane and Bob Bourlier, Sue Tankersley and Denise Nitty, front.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: East County fights cancer

Thousands of people converged Oct. 20, at the Sarasota Polo Grounds, as the American Cancer Society hosted its annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 24, 2016
Hunting for More: Helen Hunt talks post-Netflix Hollywood

Award-winning actress Helen Hunt is the latest star to visit Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
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