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The Lelu storefront on Ocean Boulevard will be turned into another coffee shop.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 30, 2020
Business possibilities brewing for Siesta’s Lelu Coffee

The owner will close the Lelu storefront on Ocean Boulevard but will pursue consulting and wholesale distribution.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Olga Carr gives her son, Sean, 3, a hug and a kiss goodbye before leaving him at his first day of school for the year at St. Boniface Preschool.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface students head back to school

St. Boniface was filled with smiles and lots of laughs Monday, Aug. 20, as students began their first day of school for the 2012-2013 school year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Katchen and Caleb Ward jump and hug after Katchen scored for Cardinal Mooney against Gulf Coast.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team makes history

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Darrel Nicholson advocated for the multi-use trail, specifically to get kids to school safely.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 9, 2018
Planned road in Osprey switching to multi-use trail

Bay Acres Avenue was due for a future extension, but now the land owner is asking the county for permission to put a trail there instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wayne McCammon at his desk.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 4, 2014
Hail the Chief

Retired Longboat Key Police Chief Wayne McCammon, 83, died May 27. He served as the island's top cop for 23 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carol Sparrow and Randy Locke created the  festival to highlight local singers and English music.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2017
Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts debuts

The inaugural festival puts Florida singers and English compositions in spotlight.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2011
Registration dates announced for Miss Manatee Softball

The Miss Manatee Softball League will hold registration for its upcoming fall season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 20 and 27 and 6-8 p.m., Aug. 31 at the Miss Manatee Softball complex behind the Lakewood Ranch High stadium

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Police Department reports from Oct. 17-21.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.2.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports from Oct. 17-21

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ayden Delk. Photo by Berkley Mason.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 23, 2017
Dogged at homecoming

Freshman Ayden Delk proved he would do anything for his teammates.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2015
ODA thunders at Spirit Day

Students enjoyed field games all day April 2 before releasing for spring break.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Spectators watched from any spot they could find - even from the roofs of their cars - as a stuntman drove a car off the Ringling Bridge.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 17, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with fiery explosion (WITH VIDEO)

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new action TV series "Miami 24/7" Sunday on the John Ringling Bridge. Some drivers sat in traffic for up to 30 minutes during an exciting stunt when a car was driven off the bridge.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • September 24, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra opens new season with two stellar chamber performances

Together, 'Out of the Opera Pit' and 'Colorful Combinations' made for an impressive kickoff to the 2018-2019 season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 8, 2014
Sidelines

LRLL registration upcoming; TOPSoccer to kick off winter season; GSJGA season tees off

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 4, 2016
Lazy Lobster hosts Networking @ Noon

Chamber members spent the afternoon enjoying lunch and networking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to renourish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass, which has never been dredged before.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2019
City, county discuss staging for Big Pass dredge

The County Commission endorsed a plan to use Ted Sperling Park during the Lido Key renourishment project — but pushed for protections in case the project goes awry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High junior Morgan Mulholland's painting, Kona, is based off a photo of a family friend's dog.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2016
Your Town

Lakewood Ranch High student shows off artwork; Tara Elementary principal nominated for Principal of the Year

  • East County
  • News
ElliottRaines
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • September 29, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

  • Arts + Culture
The Riverview High volleyball team remained unbeaten with a 3-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch Sept. 2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2015
Riverview remains unbeaten

The Riverview High volleyball team improved to 5-0 with a 3-0 victory against Lakewood Ranch Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Opera's "I Lombardi" runs through March 20, at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 2, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera's 'I Lombardi'

Sarasota Opera's "I Lombardi" runs through March 20, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
The inside lane of U.S. 41 and its associated turn lane on Gulfstream Avenue have been closed for weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota leaders defend Gulfstream roundabout project

As barrier islands leaders and residents continue to complain about road construction, Sarasota’s mayor wants to rethink the city’s plans for U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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