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A rendering of the planned 17-unit Habitat for Humanity townhome development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 30, 2025
Habitat for Humanity will build 17-unit townhomes in Park East

Habitat for Humanity received Sarasota City Commission approval to build 17 townhomes across two buildings in a neighborhood surrounded by detached Habitat housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Early attendees beat the heat at last weekend's St. Armands Circle Craft Festival, which featured artisans in a variety of specialties.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 9, 2025
Get ready for a free art fest on St. Armands Circle

St. Armands Circle is set to host a free fine art festival this October.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A rendering of Seventh & Central Condominiums fronting Seventh Street at the corner of Cohen Way.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 4, 2025
Seven-story, 24-unit condo proposed for Rosemary District

Plans for a seven-story, 24-unit residential building at Seventh Street and Cohen Way include replacing an existing multifamily building with a public park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Factors such as cold stress, boat collisions, fishing gear entanglement and habitat loss contribute to the increase in manatee deaths in Florida
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 19, 2025
Below the surface: The truth about manatee safety

Factors including cold stress, boat collisions, fishing gear entanglement and habitat loss contribute to the increase in manatee deaths in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
The rendering of Florida Studio Theatre's McGillicuddy Arts Plaza shows marquee signage granted as adjustments by the Sarasota Planning Board.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 13, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre scores a marquee victory

The Sarasota theater organization secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fascist kings behead you
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 18, 2025
Fascist kings behead you

Calling Trump a fascist, dictator king is the Democrats’ new mantra to get you to hate Trump even more. The gullible protesters have no clue what a real king does.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
River Club's Douglas Whitney, an architect for 43 years, always has loved drawing by hand. He is the only one in WBRC's Lakewood Ranch office to still have a drafting table.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2025
Noted architect leaves his mark on Lakewood Ranch

Doug Whitney, who died Aug. 11, blazed a trail for WBRC architecture in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Asolo Rep on Tour performs an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland at Waterside Place Oct. 17.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 18, 2025
Asolo Rep turns Waterside Place into a Wonderland

An adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland" was the latest offering from Lakewood Ranch's Sights and Sounds series.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Laurel Park resident Kelly Franklin points to plans for Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2 development while addressing the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 18, 2025
Resident denied aggrieved person status for Selby Gardens plan appeal

The Sarasota City Commission votes 4-1 to deny Laurel Park resident Kelly Franklin aggrieved party status in her attempt to appeal the Planning Board approval of Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elisha DeMassa's husband Michael DeMassa, Janine Lebano and Sue McGregor
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 25, 2025
The Bay Sarasota group starts new run and walk club

The Bay's new club offers both run and walk routes, attempting to appeal to all ages and abilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Haley K. Clay, Andrew Leggieri and Russell Mernagh star in Florida Studio Theatre's ode to contemporary crooners, "Feeling Good."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 7, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Feeling Good' cabaret croons with a smooth groove

A talented trio of young singers brings brio to Rat Pack favorites and Michael Bublé originals.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
There are factors that come into play when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. But its important to get a usual seven to nine hours every night.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • March 16, 2025
March is an important month to eat, sleep and be healthy

All three subjects are a part of National awareness celebrations and aid in disease prevention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
With lush preserved natural areas and established grass, Bobby Jones Golf Club appears ready for play.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 19, 2023
Bobby Jones Golf Club rates are set for first year of play

A dynamic pricing process will determine the rates by the minute. City residents will receive a 10% discount.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Breakfast Company has four locations — two in Sarasota and two in Bradenton.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • September 22, 2025
Celebrate National Breakfast Month with these egg-cellent dishes

These five eateries in Sarasota and Bradenton form my own personal Breakfast Club.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A man riding his bicycle on the Legacy Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 9, 2025
South Sarasota greenway ditched to fund other trail extensions

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously agrees to reallocate $1 million funding for design to help potentially fund Legacy Trail or Circus Trail extension projects, or both.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seaplace is one of the island's largest condominium complexes with 461 units.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 18, 2025
St. Regis looks for parking at neighboring Seaplace complex

The Longboat Key resort approached the Seaplace condominium board to ask for use of 50 parking spaces in exchange for monetary compensation and perks for condominium owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Flooding in Pinecraft during 2024's Hurricane Debby prompted an emergency response.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 22, 2025
Phillippi Creek dredging will begin soon to alleviate flood threats

With permits and contracts finalized, work smoothing the flow of drainage is soon to start.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Workers with Kearns Construction Company, who have been leading the charge installing the new "living wall" at Bayfront Park on Longboat Key, said plenty of parkgoers have been curiously inquiring about the project.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 6, 2025
Living wall comes to life on Longboat Key

A project to improve water quality at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park is only a few weeks from completion and already starting to meet its goal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kalee Zavela, the Town of Longboat Key's first grants coordinator, explains what factors she weighs when pursuing project opportunities to improve the community, be it hurricane rebuilding or enhancing first responder equipment.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 29, 2025
Rotary honors the dedication of a town's grant coordinator

Rotarians heard from Kaylee Zavela about ongoing hurricane-recovery projects and other current undertakings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carole Kleinberg, co-founder and artistic director of the Sarasota Jewish Theatre.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • October 6, 2025
Sarasota Jewish Theatre founder and artistic director is stepping down

The 2025-26 season will be Carole Kleinberg's last at the helm of the theater.

  • Arts + Culture
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