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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 28-year-old Michael Levanti with two second-degree felonies for installing malware that affected the district's email system.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 24, 2014
School employee charged in cyber attack

Deputies arrested 28-year-old Michael Levanti today for allegedly installing malware that wreaked havoc on the Sarasota County School District's computer network last month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate the more than $13 million in donations and matches collected during the 2016 Giving Challenge.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 21, 2016
Giving Challenge collects $13.4 million for local nonprofits

Community Foundation of Sarasota County and The Patterson Foundation partner to help non-profit organizations reach donors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Military Academy Drum Line began the fair with a performance.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Fair at Sarasota Military Academy

Congressman Vern Buchanan hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Fair Saturday, April 21, at the Sarasota Military Academy. The fair featured booths with information about services for veterans, and the Sarasota Military Academy Drum Line performed before Congressman Buchanan addressed the audience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch ER Medical Director Frank Biondolillo, Director of ER Main Campus and Lakewood Ranch Martina Giquinto and Doctors Hospital CEO Robert Meade are ready for the opening.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2018
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota Emergency Room in Lakewood Ranch opens

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 20, 2020
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall looks to adapt to pandemic

The arts organization is looking into ways to keep functioning as the pandemic progresses.

  • Arts + Culture
Wendell Vaught educates Emma Griffith about state parks at last year’s festival.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 30, 2013
Festival will celebrate importance of Sarasota Bay

The second Sarasota Bay Water Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The City Commission will discuss medical marijuana regulations tonight.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2017
City Commission to consider marijuana dispensary ban

After the state passed legislation regulating medical marijuana dispensaries, the city attorney recommends staying out of the weed business — for now, at least.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hamilton
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 17, 2011
Three-way race to decide District 3

Three candidates are seeking to replace Mayor Kelly Kirschner, who decided not to run for a second term on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 8, 2018
Siesta Key nonprofit donates equipment to fire station

The donations will help firefighters better assist people on the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 13, 2010
Five Points roundabout opens early

Construction on the downtown intersection is completed 23 days ahead of schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tourist development tax dollars will be used to maintain beaches on the Sarasota County portion of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2013
Town receives additional beach funds

The town of Longboat Key will receive approximately $30,000 more each from Sarasota County tourist development tax dollars to use for beach maintenance purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Stephen’s Hannah Howell, No. 4, tries to keep the ball away Sarasota Christian.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Stephen's v. Sarasota Christian

St. Stephen's played Sarasota Christian, Thursday, Jan. 17, at The Out-of-Door Academy. St. Stephen's won the game with a final score of 8-2.

  • Sarasota
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Edward Alley and his wife, June LeBell
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 31, 2014
June LeBell to air new radio program on WSMR

Fortunately for Sarasota's WSMR listeners, classical music and LeBell fans, she'll be hosting a new program similar to "Salute to the Arts" in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County deputies have asked for help identifying the suspect in a string of Siesta Key burglaries.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 31, 2014
Suspect sought in Siesta burglaries

Sarasota County deputies have released the description of a man sought for condominium burglaries on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Joan Haver and Ron Kalka play at Sarasota Alliance Church.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 13, 2015
Move over, tennis. It's Pickleball

It’s easy. It’s fun. And it is taking over courts all over Sarasota and Manatee counties as its popularity surges.

  • Health
The Sarasota BMX track is the nation's oldest continuously running course.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 6, 2014
Commission to consider BMX track renovations

Sarasota County commissioners could pick a construction manager for the estimated $1.7 million project Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2012
Riverview tops rival Sarasota

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-10, 26-24, 25-15 Sept. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New and former Presidents of the Sarasota Republican Club Mike Moran and Chuck Volkert
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club meeting and dinner

The Sarasota Republican Club held their monthly dinner meeting, Thursday, May 17, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Chuck Volkert stepped down as president and Mike Moran will now be the new president of the club. Those who attended also helped to vote and welcome the new members on the Board of Directors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eileen and Bob Parkinson are hoping for another stellar turnout for the second Crystal Classic on Siesta Key Nov. 10-14.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Neighbors: Classic Commitment

As chairs of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition's organizing committee, Eileen and Bob Parkinson relish the opportunity to contribute to their adopted community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 28, 2012
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful seeks volunteers for Great American Cleanup

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful is currently accepting registration of volunteers for the 2012 Great American Cleanup, which takes place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 7, at sites throughout Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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