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Andre Herke, Thomas Herke, 3, and Jennifer Herke dressed as pumpkins.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 2, 2025
Families head to Sarasota's Cherokee Park for trick-or-treating

The neigborhood is one of Sarasota's most popular locations on Halloween night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ann Gwendolyn Sweet (1935-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 13, 2025
Ann Gwendolyn Sweet

Her Legacy… Ann Gwendolyn Sweet, aged 90 years, passed away on November 2, 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Todd Henson, director of maintenance at the School District of Manatee County, said mold testing throughout the Lakewood Ranch High School campus will determine whether areas of concern are mold, dirt, mildew or something else.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 5, 2025
Mold concerns grow at Lakewood Ranch High

An industrial hygienist conducts a site visit to collect samples and gather feedback from teachers and students, who say exposure to mold has made them ill.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Housing Authority President and CEO William Russell speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for Cypress Square II and Lofts on Lemon II.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 11, 2025
Plans advance for two affordable housing projects

The Sarasota Planning Board approved Central Gardens and recommended approval of Cypress Square III — combined would bring 100 new affordable units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Manatee |
  • July 24, 2025
“Sinus Pain, Allergies, and Nasal Issues Aren’t “Just Part of Life.”

Sinus issues and chronic congestion don’t have to be your “normal.” Dr. Ben Kelley at ENT Associates of Manatee offers personalized, in-office solutions that help patients breathe easier and feel better every day.

  • Health
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Megan Fudge demonstrates technique to a pair of senior pros during a Sept. 14 practice at Dill Dinkers. The pro pickleballer has become an advocate for the sport's growth while competing across the world.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 17, 2025
Megan Fudge visits Dill Dinkers, challenges anti-pickleball views

The APP Tour's all-time medals leader put true athleticism on display at the Sarasota-based club.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In addition to benefiting native flora and fauna, wetlands within and upstream of urban areas are particularly valuable for flood protection.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 12, 2025
Manatee County's efforts to reinstate wetland buffers challenged

Commissioners take stance that they eventually will reinstate the buffers no matter the opposition.

  • East County
  • News
Bayfront Dog Park visitor Coco is a Havanese dog turning 5 years old this month. Any sort of squeaky toy is their favorite.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 14, 2025
Meet the morning crew at Bayfront Dog Park

The early morning crew at Bayfront Dog Park welcomes new visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key is hosting a free seminar on antisemitism on Nov. 16. Registration is required.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 10, 2025
Temple to host community seminar on combating antisemitism

Seminar leaders hope to empower Temple Beth Israel community members to support their neighbors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Berman, board member at Stillpoint Mission, fills her car with donated toilet paper from members of Longboat Island Chapel on July 15.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 18, 2025
Toilet paper drive at Longboat fills two cars

Longboat Island Chapel supported Stillpoint Mission's mission to serve those in need with a fundraiser focused on hygiene products.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mote's Brad Tanner, the manager of school programs, is ready to coordinate visits from students to the aquarium's teaching labs.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 9, 2025
Manatee educators plan to capitalize on new Mote aquarium

Educators say they will arrange field trips and virtual tours and will take advantage of Mote's outreach teams.

  • East County
  • Schools
Brando Fetzek, vice president and project executive for NDC Construction Company and Jessica Roddenberry, the project manager from HKS Architects & Designers led the tour.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 6, 2025
Lake Manatee K-8 school is set to open for elementary students in August

HKS Architects and Designers along with NDC Construction Company are working to ensure they deliver phase one in time for the 2025-2026 school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Adam Altman, account executive for the Sarasota Paradise, greets guests at the Premier Sports Campus Aug. 19 for Sarasota Paradise Day.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 21, 2025
Soccer fans in paradise at Premier Sports Campus

The Sarasota Paradise soccer team hosted a party to celebrate Sarasota Paradise Day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nancy Manosh welcomes home her husband, Korean War veteran Carl Manosh, of Punta Gorda, whose guardian was Mike Semones, a Southwest Florida Honor Flight board member who lives in Sarasota.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 15, 2025
Community welcomes veterans home from Washington, D.C., trip

The community welcomed veterans home at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, after their one-day trip to Washington, D.C. with Southwest Florida Honor Flight.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jacob Shefrin and Michael Richker toss bread into the water to symbolize repenting past sins as part of the High Holy Days.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 29, 2025
Temple Emanu-El members gather at Nathan Benderson Park to cast away sins

Tashlich is a Jewish ritual where bread is thrown into a body of water to symbolize repentance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key and partners celebrated the installation of a "Living Wall" at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 3, 2025
Living seawall begins to make waves in Longboat

Concrete panels affixed to the seawall of Bayfront Park are already home to many varieties of marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ramos Center |
  • July 24, 2025
A Pain-Free Path Back to Running

For over 25 years, the Ramos Center has helped patients manage chronic pain with compassionate, minimally invasive care. Cathy Brant’s journey from unbearable pain to running again shows the life-changing impact of their personalized approach.

  • Health
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The ever-evolving master plan for The Bay Phase 3B does not show a possible future Sarasota Performing Arts Center, but does include a parking structure and expansion of park space into the Van Wezel parking lot.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 15, 2025
Utility undergrounding, The Bay highlight City Commission agenda

Monday's Sarasota City Commission meeting will include presentations about The Bay Phase 3 and burying utility lines on St. Armands and Lido keys.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joseph Staskowski from Car Cave SRQ presented a strikingly orange, Dutch-manufactured 2010 Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 at the Exotic Cars on the Circle show on Sept. 6 on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 8, 2025
Exotic car show kicks off St. Armands' events season

Proceeds benefit Flight to the North Pole, helping make special holiday memories for families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leisa Wilhelm leads her boyfriend Austin Bronkhorst across the park.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 20, 2025
Families enjoy a fun Sarasota evening at Boo! at The Bay

The park became a festive Halloween scene with a spooky trail, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting and other activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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