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Attorney Robert Lincoln discusses plans for the Ringling Shopping Center property at a workshop Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 3, 2017
Residents inspect Ringling Shopping Center plans

It's still early in the review process, but residents have expressed little resistance to a proposal to redevelop the Ringling Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Badger Bob's Services Team |
  • June 24, 2021
A/C Purchase Plans: Lease vs. Own

Know the difference and keep your cool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By April Doner |
  • May 31, 2012
Circling back: A year of Dial Tones

Circling back: A year of Dial Tones

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch freshman Courtney Chapin and Braden River High sophomore Ryan Walker competed in the 2014 National YMCA Short Course Swimming Championships April 1 through April 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2014
Making Waves

Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swimmers qualified for Y Nationals and the 2014 Florida Swimming All-Star Dual Meet for the first time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior Courtney Chapin is the No. 1 ranked swimmer in the state in the 100-meter backstroke.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 3, 2015
Back in Action

After a successful summer club championship season, Lakewood Ranch High junior Courtney Chapin competed in her first high school swim meet Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department deputy chief Sandi Drake walks ashore after rescuing a man and his teenage son from a rip current March 6 near Longboat Key Club. (Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 18, 2020
Water rescue highlights need for rip current awareness

Longboat deputy fire chief Sandi Drake rescued a man and his teenage son from a rip current earlier this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shane Gaines and Raylene Gaines have been driving forces the Building Hope with Pink Pride team.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 9, 2019
Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

  • East County
  • News
"Bright Star" runs Nov. 6-Jan. 3 at Gompertz Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 3, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre pulls back the curtain on 2019-2020 winter season

FST will present four mainstage productions and three cabaret shows between September and May.

  • Arts + Culture
Mitsuha and Taki in "Your Name."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 22, 2021
Binge Blog: If we see each other, we'll know

"Your Name." is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Medina Villa Home offers a den to personalize into a home library or medial room. It has nearly 1,600 square feet of air-conditioned space. Courtesy artist rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2016
WCI adds designs to Rosedale offerings

Two 'villa home' designs now are available.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Sara Wemlinger, DO |
  • October 10, 2019
Sports Medicine Is Not Just for Athletes

Sports Medicine Is Not Just for Athletes

  • Health
Sponsored Content
The V Foundation for Cancer Research CEO Susan Braun, Florida State men's basketball coach Leonard Hamilton, ESPN broadcaster Mike Greenberg, Dick Vitale and Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2018
Dick Vitale fights cancer with 'an enthusiasm unknown to mankind'

The Dick Vitale Gala, held May 11 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, raised more than $3.7 million dollars for The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Siesta retailers under fire for outdoor displays

Support for a move to allow outdoor merchandise displays on Siesta Key is waning, due to 'blatant disregard' of rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FDOT anticipates temporary detour routes on University Parkway at I-75, exit 213, interchange at night and overnight from Dec. 14 through Dec. 17.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 11, 2015
FDOT announces I-75 and University Parkway detours, closures

Construction on the Diverging Diamond Interchange will cause traffic interruptions Dec. 14 through Dec. 17.

  • East County
  • News
Northbound traffic now flows nonstop un U.S. 41 through the Fruitville Road intersection, but a detour to a temporary roadway is required.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 12, 2020
Residents launch traffic petition to stop roundabout

Document aimed at state leaders over concerns about traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2018
Manatee County maintains property tax rates

State error may cause more budget woes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota Schools consider land purchases east of I-75

Due to growth, the school district is considering land purchases in Lakewood Ranch and near Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Rabbi Daniel Cohen. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 28, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts Scholar in Residence event on Zoom

Though in previous years, the occasion marks a weekend full of in-person lectures, the scholar isn't in residence this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kent, Brion and Danielle Whitley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2016
After tumultuous start, Riverview basketball senior finds stability, success

With his family supporting him, he worked hard and earned a scholarship to North Carolina-Wilmington.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bryce WIlliams (21) has taken control of the Minnesota running back position as a freshman. Photo courtesy Minnesota Athletic Communications.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2018
Rising up: Area football stars emerge on college and NFL scene

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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