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Jesse Biter purchased the buildings at 1564 and 1560 Main Street for $4.07 million. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Entrepreneur eyes additional downtown land

Jesse Biter recently purchased two buildings fronting 200 feet of Main Street, and he is already looking ahead to his next investment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Reminder: No fishing on Key Club golf course
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 14, 2023
Reminder: No fishing on Key Club golf course

Two juveniles were caught fishing on the Longboat Key Club golf course. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Nina Hoss as the title character in "Barbara." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 27, 2013
Film Review: 'Barbara'

The new film, "Barbara," delves into life behind the Iron Curtain and the perverse paranoia that permeated a society.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 20, 2020
A time to give

Paradise Center looks forward to Giving Challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Save Siesta Key board members Tracy Jackson and John Davidson hope incorporating the barrier island will allow residents to have more input on the future of the key. Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 12, 2021
Siesta Key residents explore possibility of incorporation

Leaders of a grassroots effort called Save Siesta Key are conducting a feasibility study and starting to write a town charter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The eight-story oncology tower on the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System main campus, described as the future "heart” of the SMH Cancer Institute, will open in November 2021. (Courtesy of SMH)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 18, 2019
SMH Cancer Institute adding two facilities, creating comprehensive treatment plans

The SMH Cancer Institute will add two new facilities in the next two years. But that's only part of the hospital's plan to provide more holistic cancer care.

  • Health
Mike McCarter drives off with his passengers from McNeal Elementary for the last time.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 5, 2014
Favorite bus driver steers education

Children surprised longtime McNeal Elementary bus driver Mike McCarter with letters and plenty of hugs on his last day.

  • East County
  • News
The most recent concept plan for the Siesta Public Beach improvements shows the planned stormwater pond adjacent to the Gulf & Bay Club property, in the right-hand part of the design. Courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
An extension sought for SWFWMD grant

With construction of a beach stormwater project still delayed, county staff is worried about getting an extension of a grant to cover half the cost of the work.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 2, 2019
2019 word: Chivalry

Men, 2018 was a lousy year. We need to change the trend lines. Adopting the codes of the honorable knights of the Middle Ages would be a good way to start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
LADDER UP: Welcome the 619

East Manatee Fire Rescue added a new $1 million truck with a 100-foot ladder to its fleet last week.

  • East County
  • News
The majority of the commission made it known last week they want to keep the town tax rate flat at 2.0760 mills.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 30, 2014
Preliminary budget keeps tax rate flat

Town Manager Dave Bullock and his staff must cut services and expenses to make up an estimated $900,000 shortfall in the 2014-15 town budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The spacious great room has a coastal feeling, with French doors opening onto the pool area. The stairway at left leads to two guest bedrooms, each with an en suite bath.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 20, 2020
Custom-made

Architect Clifford Scholz creates the perfect home for a Lakewood Ranch couple.

  • LWR Life
Emergency services respond to the scene of Longboat's latest gas line break.
  • By Eric Garwood and Sten Spinella |
  • July 24, 2019
Longboat Key road reopens after repair of gas line break

Town officials plan to meet Friday, July 26, to discuss third closure of Gulf of Mexico Drive since late June.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Fountains of Hope executive director Karla Oliver said it was frustrating at times to wait for the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents and staff will receive their first doses Jan. 22.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2021
Senior facilities in Lakewood Ranch begin to receive vaccine

Assisted living facilities in Lakewood Ranch begin to vaccinate residents and staff

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 16, 2021
Hospital board extends CEO's contract to 2031

The board voted on several provisions for Verinder's eight-year contract extension, but could not agree on future consulting service stipulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ellen Meade, Lisa Saba, Dana Judge and Jamie Becker
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 18, 2015
Forever Florida

Former Miss Floridas establish The Forever's Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to connect former Miss Floridas while supporting the current Miss Florida in her endeavors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • October 7, 2009
My View

Time to act on pension plans

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A 55-year-old Manatee County man died in a one-car accident on University Parkway early Sunday morning.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 1, 2022
Man dies in crash on University Parkway in Sarasota

A Manatee County man, 55, died in one-car crash on University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
Flutist Betsy Traba performed the Renaissance Concerto for Flute and Orchestra by Lukas Foss.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • September 24, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra opens season with ‘Renaissance’

Principal Flutist Betsy Traba marvels in Sarasota Orchestra's first concert of the season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 22, 2019
All Angels Bake Sale raises money for hurricane relief

Handmade items and treats brought in money for Hurricane Dorian relief.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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