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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki during the presentation for the new permanent exhibit in the Selby House Cafe.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 11, 2015
Exhibit opening kicks off 40th anniversary for Selby

Permanent exhibit reveals personal lives of Bill and Marie Selby.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball captures 3A title

The Cougars were on the brink of defeat. Then, they dug deep.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Homeless man arrested for murder — learn more about it in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 4, 2013
April 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Homeless man arrested for murder; Semitruck overturns into river in East County; City plans Lido renourishment; Gullett students help plant garden at White House

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob's Boathouse is currently closed to the public. Even though the future of the business is a question mark, residents fear the re-emergence of sound issues from live music at the restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 26, 2015
What about Bob's?

Nearly a year after the county tightened its sound regulations, residents near Bob’s Boathouse say noise problems persist.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debbie Robertson and Laura Clearie go through their routine. They won a silver medal for their duet performance.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Ladies win in unison

Sarasota masters swimmers take synchronized gold medal.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Commercial real estate agents Michele Fuller and Stacy Rosenberg hope to attract users that will service the neighborhood and also compliment one another.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2020
Businesses flock to new plaza in Bradenton

School House Plaza is expected to open in summer off State Road 64 near Haile Middle School.

  • East County
  • News
Carolyn Michel, Benjamin Williamson, Lucy Lavely, Lauren Klein and J. Kenneth Campbell in "Other Desert Cities." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Other Desert Cities'

America has been the arena for a running brawl between the Left and Right since before Upton Sinclair was in diapers. For some, the factional fight is a family feud. The Asolo Rep's production of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' introduces us to one such family.

  • Arts + Culture
Clients at Stomping Grounds Fitness and MMA train during a sweltering summer day.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Trendy ways to stay in shape

It may be the middle of summer, but you can jump into a new fitness routine and be ready to show off your losess (or gains) on the white sands of Siesta Key this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two properties on Blind Pass Road, 9200 and 9275, recently sold for $3,153,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 16, 2017
Blind Pass Road properties sell for $3,153,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 30-Nov. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Teen Court is run by students so that defendants may be positively redirected by their peers. Photo courtesy of the Teen Court of Sarasota.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota Teen Court gets a $25,000 gift of presence

Teen Court of Sarasota plans to use a matching $25,000 grant to establish on-campus operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vutti Photography
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 14, 2018
Legend of Billie Holiday lives on through latest WBTT production

Melba Moore shares her passion for bringing the story of jazz singer Billie Holiday to life.

  • Arts + Culture
Betty Huston
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 7, 2011
Neighbors: Betty Huston

Everyone whom 94-year-old Betty Huston passes while riding her three-wheel bike from Twin Shores to Publix gives her a wave.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A mini-reef installed underneath a dock in Siesta Key.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 20, 2022
Siesta Key's mini-reef project focused on gathering data

180 mini-reefs have been installed on Siesta Key. With visible success and a recent county grant, project leaders are now focused on gathering data.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A condominium at 420 Golden Gate Point sold recently for $2,517,500.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 9, 2017
Waterfront condominium sells for $2,517,500

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 23, 2015
Mote has a Spooktacular Night

Mote Marine Aquarium celebrated Halloween at the Night of Fish, Fun & Fright Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 28, 2017
The Space Race: Longboater's precise engineering helped John Glenn fly high, return safely

Frank Cona and his team worked to develop a thermometer that could measure the temperature of the fuel to help Glenn return to Earth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast CEO Carl Ritter said the organization plans to launch an e-commerce website for bridal gowns it has in stock.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2012
Cancer Community acquires national non-profit

Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast acquired Brides Against Breast Cancer, known for its Nationwide Tour of Gowns bridal shows.

  • East County
  • News
Gloria Musicae will perform its annual Patriotic Spectacular 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 4.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2014
Composer Rand Snell previews Patriotic Spectacular

Gloria Musicae will perform the Florida premiere of "One Land: An American Tapestry," a work by Rand Snell. The St. Petersburg-based composer gives some insight to the piece.

  • Arts + Culture
Embracing Our Differences is one of the many organizations Debbie Haspel and her husband, Larry, are involved with in Sarasota. “Larry is on the Embracing Our Differences Advisory Committee and we sponsored this panel in the Marina Jack’s exhibit,” says D
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 15, 2015
People with Purpose: Debbie Haspel

In 2009, Debbie Haspel moved to Sarasota to retire and play golf. Since then, she’s become involved in a variety of causes and serves on the board of three organizations — but she hasn’t golfed in a year.

  • Black Tie
The home at 451 Picasso Drive recently sold for $1,465,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 21, 2017
Picasso Drive home sells for $1,465,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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