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Delta Air Lines serves five destinations from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 17, 2021
SRQ prepares for holiday travelers

Airport advises passengers arrive two hours ahead of departure time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 23, 2015
Commission opts for Sarasota County dispatch offer

The majority of the Longboat Key Town Commission gave Town Manager Dave Bullock consensus Monday at its workshop to take Sarasota County up on its offer to provide dispatch service for the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although the City Commission planned to move Unconditional Surrender into storage during construction of a nearby roundabout, the city's Public Art Committee is recommending a permanent relocation off the bayfront.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
Art committee recommends moving Unconditional Surrender

As city leaders consider the long-term future of the bayfront artwork, there’s a push to move the sculpture to the Sahib Shriners property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In Southside Village, merchants leveraged existing relationships to promote local businesses after shutdowns began.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2020
After reopening, Sarasota businesses plot promotional strategies

Hopeful for an economic recovery, merchants and officials are encouraging consumers to spend their money locally.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • November 16, 2011
My View: Gov. Scott was right on high-speed rail

Evidence is quickly piling up that Gov. Rick Scott's controversial decision to reject federal money for a high-speed rail from to Tampa to Orlando was right.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2011
Briefs

Gavin Meshad appointed BID director, Village sewer line ruptures on Broadway, Evacuation assistance program announced

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Grohowski was sworn in as the school district's police chief in July. Just over four months later, the district is reassigning him to a new position.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2018
School district makes security staff changes

Sarasota County Schools has selected a new security director and chief of police, part of a series of leadership changes announced Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Current Siesta Key Hardware owner Jim Hillier has implemented new technology to keep the store’s stock up to date.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 13, 2012
Neighborhood Nostalgia

Siesta Key Hardware has retained its mom-and-pop feel throughout four decades and under different ownerships.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 2, 2022
Carolyn Ann Connors Etten

It is with profound sadness that we share that Carolyn Ann Connors Etten, 78, of Longboat Key, Florida, and formerly Hinsdale, Illinois was born into heaven on Friday, April 1, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family at home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • September 27, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part One

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part One

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 5, 2019
'The Farewell' is a touching dramedy that proves all families have their issues

Director-writer Lulu Wang's true family story is told by a cast of talented actors with identifiable credibility.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota artist Jack Dowd stands next to his sculpture "Camo Sumo" that is being offered for $15,000 during the Sarasota Visual Artists'    "Open Studio Series" on Lakewood Main Street.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch exhibit hints at state of the arts

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 7, 2015
Cops Corner 10.7.15

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Hoyt Architects produced this conceptual rendering of a Women’s Sports Museum along Sarasota’s bayfront — which has already upset City Commissioner Susan Chapman.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2016
Women’s Sports Museum sets its sights on Sarasota bayfront

A local group is pitching a bayfront home for a women’s sports museum. Will the concept be a hit with city leaders and residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
Village crosswalks to shed light on pedestrian safety

The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday unanimously approved the installation of bollards with lights at all the Siesta Village crosswalks, to improve pedestrian safety.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 25, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra 'Music of Our Time'

The Sarasota Orchestra offered a pair of bookend concerts that explores experimentation, storytelling and the limits of traditional instruments.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Larry Cohen. File photo
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 29, 2015
Larry Cohen reigned as Sleep King

In his famous Sleep King ad from 1983, Larry Cohen offered free two-hour naps and proclaimed he would get you your mattress on the same day, even if he had to deliver it on his back. He never changed the ad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Madelyn Hall and Patrick Danielcak, first graders at B.D. Gullett Elementary School use laptops to learn how to access digital books from the public library. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
A Chromebook on every desk in Manatee County

The School District of Manatee County begins a 5-year plan to assure its students have the technology to succeed.

  • East County
  • News
Evan Larrick, 9, is hoisted by Fabian Moreau after winning the 40-yard dash for his age (8-9 division).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 17, 2019
NFL corner makes the big play — with kids

Washington Redskins cornerback Fabian Moreau showed kids at Lakewood Ranch High a good time at his football camp July 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 15, 2009
England's Henley inspires East County rowing facility

Benderson's Paul Blackketter recently traveled to England to see how big a regatta could get.

  • East County
  • News
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