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Tenor Michael Hendrick and baritone Sean Anderson in last season's "Of Mice and Men" will return this season. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota Opera announces 2013/2014 Season

The 55th Season of Sarasota Opera highlights include Verdi's "Jerusalem" and "Il Trovatore," Rossini's "The Barber of Seville and Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman."

  • Arts + Culture
On busy days, cars crowd North Shell Road, making it difficult for residents to enter and leave their driveways. (File photo)
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 2, 2014
County staff outline Shell Road parking options

Sarasota County staff recommend spending roughly $30,000 to create 17 parking spaces - and hopefully temper "acts of public indecency" - on the north Siesta Key road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
“What’s Laid Down” is available on Spotify or on CD for $10. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 25, 2018
Planting the Seed: Physical Plant breathes new life into local music scene

The psychedelic/folk/rock band's successful album release show could signify a comeback for the local original music landscape.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 6, 2017
Tangerine Bay doctors aid heart attack victim

The man underwent surgery at Sarasota Memorial Hospital today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 5, 2018
CONA honors John McCarthy at anniversary celebration

CONA celebrates 57 years and recognizes neighborhood leaders at Michael's Wine Cellar on Nov. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dozens of volunteers, including members of Venice Theatre, arrived at the Players Centre for Performing Arts to help replace a water-damaged floor.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2017
Weathering the Storm: Arts community proves resilient after Hurricane Irma

In the days following the historic storm, Sarasota’s arts community shows its strength.

  • Arts + Culture
Digital Content Producer Alex Mahadevan tested the new non-lethal weaponry Tuesday, Sept. 3, during a media event.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 4, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasota Police test new tasers

The Sarasota Police Department has upgraded its sworn officers' equipment to the new X2 Taser.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will also discuss approval of the amendment to the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow outdoor displays in the Village. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 20, 2014
County commission to discuss funding for Harvest House

After receiving a request for funding from the Harvest House of Sarasota to renovate houses for homeless families, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss allocating funding for the project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alyson Zildjian started the Peak Performance brand specifically to work with athletes and teams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota caterer starts brand to provide athletes nutritious meals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home in Riverdale at 4009 Fifth Ave. N.E. recently sold for $680,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 28, 2018
Riverdale home tops local sales at $680,000

Residential real estate transactions for March 12-16.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Joel Amistoso, is a physical therapist and director of rehabilitation services at Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation and Senior Care Community.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 2, 2017
Falls: A pound of prevention

If you want to prevent a fall, you have to know the cause.

  • Health
Harriet Sokmensuer. This home at 1456 Point Crisp Road has four bedrooms, five baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,867 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.7 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 9, 2014
Home in Point Crisp sells for $3.7 million

John and Lynn Noble, of Northampton, Pa., sold their home at 1456 Point Crisp Road to Michael Mitchell, of Sarasota, for $3.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Riders test out the "rhythm section" of the renovated BMX track at the Youth Athletic Complex.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Sarasota sports moments of the year

The area had plenty of sports highlights during 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Regina Brown, Vilma Cooper of Saks Fifth Avenue, Zenobia Davis, Vicki Cole of Saks Fifth Avenue
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • December 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club Holiday Dinner

The Longboat Key Republican Club had its holiday dinner Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Sarasota Yacht Club with members from the Sarasota and Sarasota County Republican clubs. The event featured a silent auction, with items provided by Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Paula Griffin, a Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce visitors center volunteer, talks with Marie Spicer, a visitor from Rhode Island, about local accommodations. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 4, 2015
Season hits early

FY 2014 was a record year for tourism in Sarasota. So far, FY 2015 is on track to be even better.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 19, 2017
Southeastern Guide Dogs unveil newest superheroes

Southeastern Guide Dogs revealed their newest caped statues on July 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Chokr of the Diamond Vaulting presenting 25th anniversary sterling silver necklaces to the Sarasota Ballet. Courtesy photo
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 9, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.10.16

Sarasota ballet dancers get a priceless gift, Celebration Luncheon tickets are on sale, Drayton and Kara Saunders welcome a baby girl and more...

  • Black Tie
Sarasota deputies identified Mario Smith as the man who tried to rob a Dollar General during a traffic stop yesterday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 2, 2014
Deputies make arrest after attempted robbery

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged Mario Smith, 33, with attempted robbery for the Sunday incident at Dollar General on the 4400 block of Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The urgent care center will officially open on Oct. 1. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Oct 5.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 28, 2016
SMH brings dose of medicine to St. Armands

The hospital system's sixth urgent care clinic opens Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sofia Hernandez-Tome, 9th grade at Riverview High School, does the backstroke during one of her events during the swim meet Wednesday, Sept. 12.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Swim Meet at Potter Park

Sarasota High School, Riverview High School, Booker High School, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Christian all participated in a swim meet Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Sarasota YMCA at Potter Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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