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Couple reports mysterious keys in their condo unit
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 18, 2025
Couple reports mysterious keys in their condo unit

When they returned home days prior, they found a keychain and fob in their unit that remains unidentified. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The other side of Hi Hat
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 3, 2025
The other side of Hi Hat

Who is trying to rip off whom? Tom Knight fueled outrage with incorrect statements. Follow the history. It’s a totally different story.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Becky Lietzau and Rev. Brock Patterson explain how the church's medical supply closet helps community members get the resources they need.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 4, 2025
Chapel lends a helping hand with medical supplies

Longboat Island Chapel helps community members get needed support through free medical supply gift closet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Sarasota High running back Brian Battie played one season at Auburn University before he was shot in the head on May 18.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 24, 2025
Former Sarasota High football player faces long recovery after shooting

Auburn University running back Brian Battie was awarded the 2025 Wilma Rudolph Award for his resilience.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Reveal Vitality |
  • April 24, 2025
Cardiologist to Holistic Healer: Dr. Davis’s Mission to Empower Patients

Dr. Davis gave up a successful career in traditional cardiology to focus on practicing medicine that helps people live fuller, healthier lives, and he doesn’t look back.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Christopher Sforzo, M.D. with Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine |
  • May 23, 2025
Play Smart, Stay Strong: How to Avoid Pickleball Injuries

Playing smart is what keeps you in the game.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • May 23, 2025
Surgeon shares good NEWS for GERD sufferers

"GERD affects approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. at least weekly." - Dr. Samuel Yelverton

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Red drum would be raised in an underwater pen, about 40 miles from area beaches.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 29, 2025
EPA approves aquaculture operation offshore Sarasota

Red drum would be raised in an underwater pen, about 40 miles from area beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling, Selby serve as models for SPAC
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • April 21, 2025
Ringling, Selby serve as models for SPAC

Both were created during challenging times and both show how an investment can pay off.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Benderson Development has been growing the tenant base in the UTC area for at least the past decade.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 15, 2025
Check out what's coming soon to UTC

From Tesla to Trader Joe's, the University Town Center districts that straddle Manatee and Sarasota counties just outside Lakewood Ranch have redefined the region's retail scene.

  • East County
  • Business
P1 Offshore has announced that Sarasota has been dropped from its 2025 schedule of races.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • January 14, 2025
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix canceled for 2025

Finances and uncertainty about construction around Sarasota Bay have sunk the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix for this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pine Island is located near the mouth of the Braden River.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 1, 2025
Manatee buys 13 acres to complete its ownership of a Braden River island

The county already held the deed to 66 acres of Pine Island.

  • East County
  • News
George Nickson and Samantha Bennett are co-artistic directors of contemporary classical music group ensembleNewSRQ.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 30, 2025
EnsembleNewSRQ pays tribute to a modern master

The contemporary classical music group brings Rihm's "Jagden und Formen" to the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering by SB Architects of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, which will include 117 condominiums in the west tower (right) and a Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel in the east.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 12, 2025
City to decide on Hyatt appeal, SPAC agreement on Monday

The SPAC implementation agreement and the appeal of Hyatt Regency redevelopment approval highlight Monday's Sarasota City Commission agenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of the Sarasota Police Department's completed Real-Time Operations Center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 15, 2025
SPD'S new operations center is already solving crime in real time

Only in its infancy, the Sarasota Police Department's new technology-rich, fully integrated facility managed by an unretired former detective is already paying dividends.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hermitage Artist Retreat CEO and Artistic Director Andy Sandberg enjoys the Florida lifestyle.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 18, 2025
Hermitage Artist Retreat leader hopes for smoother sailing

The Englewood arts incubator hosts its first beach event since being hit by two hurricanes in 2024.

  • Arts + Culture
Meals on Wheels Plus-Manatee's Maribeth Phillips and Daybreak Adult Day Center's Stefanie Guido hope the community continues to support the programs in 2025.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2025
Challenges remain imposing for Meals on Wheels Plus-Manatee

COVID, inflation and hurricanes leave more residents than ever in need of food and support.

  • East County
  • News
Gardeners Out East members Carolyn Lowry-Nation, Nancy Schneider and Melodie Friedebach stand by the Gold Star Memorial installed by the club at the Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 21, 2025
A Memorial Day service in Lakewood Ranch would warrant a gold star

Move of Tribute to Heroes Parade to November leaves a void.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Braden River is in a better spot this spring following a year of coach and player turnover.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 21, 2025
Braden River football hopes to become a winning program in 2025

The Pirates are owning a bounce-back mentality coming off a 2-7 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Peachey's Baking Co. is at 4800 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. It is located in the Landings shopping center.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 2, 2025
Peachey's Baking Co. sets opening date in Sarasota

The wildly popular donut business is coming to the Landings shopping center.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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