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This conceptual rendering highlights the Urban Design Studio’s vision for townhomes on Siesta Drive, at th edge of the Granada neighborhood. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
Granada residents push back on proposed code changes

Granada residents are focused on preserving the neighborhood’s old character as the city readies zoning changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 4, 2019
Women's Council of Realtors Sarasota displayed patriotic colors at fashion show

Women's Council of Realtors Sarasota hosted its 'Stars, Stripes & Style' fundraiser on Sept. 4 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Manatee Technical College barbering and cosmetology student Brian Gutierrez gets a hair cut from his teacher, Aric Youmans.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2019
Bradenton barber is a cut above the rest

Barbering instructor takes top honors in industry competition.

  • East County
  • News
Debbie Wagner and Gena Rogers accepted state- and national-award trophies from students from Braden River High School July 5.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
Living Legacy: Brett Wagner and Josh Rogers

Wearing seat belts may have saved the lives Lakewood Ranch High School students Brett Wagner and Josh Rogers, who died as a result of a Christmas Day crash in 2011. Now, students from their rival school are using the story to continue the boys' legacy and promote safety.

  • East County
  • News
Phyllis Siskel matched a fundraising campaign of $41,000.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 16, 2020
Thanks to donor match, Sarasota Military Academy raises $82,000

Phyllis Siskel offered a donor match of $25,000, but when students and staff raised $41,000, she raised her limit.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Four Freshman close this year’s 33rd Annual Jazz Festival Saturday, March 9
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 28, 2013
Jazz Club of Sarasota gears up for 33rd Annual Jazz Festival

President Dave Walrath makes recommendations and gives the scoop.

  • Arts + Culture
Gene Jaleski wants the Town Commission to consider hiring a new attorney.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 19, 2012
Jaleski spars with the mayor

Commission candidate Gene Jaleski thinks town attorney David Persson is providing poor legal advice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brody Wiseman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 2, 2020
Interim Sarasota coach plans on continuing culture rebuild

Brody Wiseman is keeping things on the same trajectory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Sue Jacobson |
  • October 18, 2012
My View: Why I'm voting in this election

With all of the focus on making sure that people who want to vote can vote, it's disheartening to learn that someone who can vote would not want to vote.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2017
Divas jump for dancing

Dance camp concludes with princess-inspired performance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Every morning and evening, operations officers such as Mike Schukraf inspect the airfield for debris and potholes and ensure the lighting and signage are functioning properly. The airport recently installed LED lights.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2011
An insider view of the airport

We spent the afternoon at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Its operations supervisor and operations officer shared what goes on behind the scenes at the busy airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands Circle is attempting to get a parking garage to alleviate traffic concerns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 18, 2013
St. Armands Circle BID extension approved

The St. Armands Circle BID is ready to make improvements to the Circle for the next 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 110 North Warbler Lane was built in 1960. It has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,307 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 15, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $3.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 30-Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Kelly,  Olivia and Callum Gessner hold their ferrets: Rufus, Shirley, Teddy and Flatso. All four ferrets escaped, but Teddy survived two days outside in the rain and cold alone, before returning home. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2014
Lost ferret returns home after scare

The Gessner family says they are lucky their ferret, Teddy, survived two cold nights and some rainy weather.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Sidelines

Smithers resigns as Cougars coach; ODA scores big on Senior Night; ODA crowns two county champs; Cougars top Mustangs

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 23, 2012
The Carmel Café and Wine Bar: a new, exciting and delicious way to dine

The Carmel Café and Wine Bar: a new, exciting and delicious way to dine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 18, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The brothers first acquired the Batcopter then expanded their collection. Next, they want Batgirl’s bike.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 19, 2018
POW! Nock brothers channel Batman with collection

These three brothers own the Batcopter, the Batcycle and even the famous Batmobile.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Louise Kennedy Converse, owner of Artisan Cheese Co., is hopeful the city will establish new regulations allowing for the use of A-frame signs like the one outside her store.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
City, businesses search for downtown sign compromise

For some, a conversation about businesses placing signs in the public right-of-way has become an opportunity to stand up to a frequent foil of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 13, 2012
Nov. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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