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The Tree of Knowledge Park at the center of town plays host to several vendors during Arcadia antique fairs.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 15, 2019
‘Get a good glass of sweet tea, relax, and enjoy the shopping’

A day trip to go antiquing in Arcadia is the perfect way to step into the past — and score some exciting finds.

  • LWR Life
The city of Sarasota is planning a $10 million streetscape project that may affect Longboat Key traffic.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat, Sarasota at odds over Fruitville Road

The city’s lane-reduction proposal conflicts with barrier island’s ideas on smooth evacuations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 20, 2020
Provisional date set for Siesta Promenade hearing

The case, which first began in 2018, will be heard in the 2nd District Court of Appeals on June 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch continues to grow rapidly. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2018
Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 3 nationally in home sales for master-planned communities

Sarasota County's West Villages development came in fifth place.

  • East County
  • News
"One of my main purposes in life is to help people by filling their heads with good sense and helping them," Sharon Rudele says. "I do it out of love, but some people don’t understand my tactics."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 15, 2013
Aunt Rudele wants to reveal her true self

Aunt Rudele is coming to Sarasota to share her gift of wisdom with audiences.

  • Arts + Culture
U.S. Navy Captain Robert O'      Neill
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 25, 2017
A memory worth fighting for

For most, Pearl Harbor is history, but for Captain Robert O’Neill it’s personal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The winter season at the Longboat Key Education Center starts Jan. 4.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2018
Longboat Key Education center announces winter course load

With workshops, classes, field trips and performing arts and lecture series, the winter season is going to be busy one.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jaymie Klauber spends time on her Polo Club ranch with 14-year-old Macarena. She has opened a new business, Epic Equine Experiences.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 15, 2018
Epic start in Lakewood Ranch

Former Polo Grill & Bar co-owner Jaymie Klauber takes a different trail in starting equine business.

  • East County
  • News
Will a plunging speed limit chase motorists away?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Speed limit plummets in Lakewood Ranch to chase away commuters

Get up to speed on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard changes.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • December 23, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Stocking Stuffers for the fashion-focused

Let's Talk Looks: Stocking Stuffers for the fashion-focused

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Siesta Key home at 3500 Bayou Louise Lane was built in 2002. It has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,656 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 14, 2021
Siesta Key home sells for $8 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 1-5.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch's Erv Hyde is 78 but he still loves to make music.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2019
Come join the Manatee Community Concert Band

Lakewood Ranch residents among those who enjoy a renewed musical career with the Manatee Community Concert Band.

  • East County
  • News
Erin Kraft is a Chicago-based freelance director and recent graduate of DePaul University’s directing program. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 20, 2019
Urbanite Theatre tells the taboo tale of a child disappearance in 'In a Word'

Lauren Yee’s 'In a Word' pushes the limits of live theater at Urbanite Theatre. Director Erin Kraft wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • Arts + Culture
The U.S. 41-Gulfstream Avenue intersection isn’t too busy in August, but barrier island residents believe improving traffic flow on these streets is crucial. The city, however, is focusing more on pedestrian-oriented changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2017
Taming U.S. 41: City, residents discuss roadway changes

The city wants to make U.S. 41 safer for pedestrians. Residents want to make it less congested. Is there a solution that can satisfy everyone’s needs?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Chip Bennett, pastor of Grace Community Church, says the new church building is designed to foster a sense of community despite its size. It will accommodate up to 1,000 people per service when completed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
Lakewood Ranch church hopes to shine in Corporate Park

The 43,000-square-foot facility is expected to open August 2020.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 10, 2018
Cops Corner: When the car haulers return, it can only mean fall is here

Police reports from around the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Betty Greenspan has designed original botanical art for nearly 40 years. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 1, 2018
Betty Greenspan's permanent botanical artwork exudes flower power

The owner of Fusion Botanical Arts, Betty Greenspan, creates works inspired by nature that promote joy and healing.

  • Arts + Culture
The Colony Association presented a $3.1 million offer for a Colony rec lease today that was accepted in U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May’s courtroom.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2015
Colony Association acquires triple debtor estate for $3.1 million

A $3.1 million offer for a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort triple debtor estate was awarded to the Colony Association Friday in court. But a rec lease and a rec lease judgment are still in dispute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents say outdoor staircases at the garage, depicted in this rendering, could negatively affect the homes across the street with light and noise. The city says residents’ concerns are being taken into consideration.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 11, 2017
St. Armands garage plans trouble neighbors

As the city finalizes the design of the St. Armands Circle parking garage, residents near the project site fear their interests aren’t being taken into consideration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As part of the project, the sidewalk will be extended along the south side of Ringling Causeway, and Australian pines removed on both sides.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 14, 2019
Trail expansion along Ringling starts soon

Australian pines will be removed as part of city of Sarasota project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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