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By Madison Bierl |
May 2, 2025

Sea of Strengths Academy receives grant for new playground

The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation presented them with a grant for $8,700 to go towards the playground after Kelly Gonzalez, a parent at the school, wrote approximately 30 different ones.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
March 27, 2025

L.L. Bean sees exciting new market as it opens at UTC

The store at 111 North Cattlemen Road in the University Town Center of Sarasota will be L.L. Bean's first Florida location.

East County
Business

By Andrew Warfield |
August 14, 2024

Downtown Master Plan update seeks to enhance city's brand

Sarasota city commissioners debate the composition of an ad hoc committee that will be seated to take the 2020 plan into the future.

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
February 22, 2025

Turkish restaurant owners open cafe in Sarasota's Gulf Gate

The owners of Divan in Sarasota have started a coffee shop and cafe nearby.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Michael Harris |
January 31, 2025

Gamma Xi Fraternity helps underserved students reach their goals

The local group's foundation has awarded scholarships and works with programs to provide internships to teens.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
February 20, 2025

Are we doubters or doers?

The naysaying is bubbling up over the cost of a new performing arts center. But as we’ve said before, this is not a decision for today; it’s for the next 50 years.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Dana Kampa |
April 8, 2025

Women's Guild leaders prepare for new term

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church installed its officers for the Women's Guild.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Michael Harris |
December 26, 2024

In 2024, Sarasota proved its strength in its resurgence

In a tough year with the hurricanes, Sarasota still had plenty of enjoyable fun and good times.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
March 14, 2025

Longboat Kiwanis presents check to Children's Guardian Fund

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key has long supported the Children's Guardian Fund, a Sarasota nonprofit supporting children in the juvenile dependency care system.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
April 21, 2025

Newcomers and legacy families enjoy egg hunts on Longboat

Sand Cay Condominiums and Longboat Key Club Resort host Easter egg hunts for family members of all ages.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
March 12, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 24-28 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Country Club Shores home on Yawl Lane tops the week’s sales at $4.56 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield |
March 19, 2025

Developer accused of scare tactics over Mira Mar preservation

The either/or scenario of twin condo towers to provide capital to preserve the historic structure, or a 10-story apartment "box," was continued by the Planning Board until April.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 11, 2025

'Anne Frank's Tree' grows in Sarasota

Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota will perform the Florida premiere of Victoria Bond's 2023 composition.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 28, 2025

Florence & the Spice Boys opens at UTC

This is the second location for the Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant that started as a food truck.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Madison Bierl |
May 1, 2025

McNeal Elementary nurtures student leaders through Leader In Me program

The seven habits are “Be Proactive,” “Begin with the End In Mind,” “Put First Things First,” “Think Win-Win,” “Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood,” “Synergize” and “Sharpen the Saw.”