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ODA senior Greta Holland tallied 15 digs to lead the Thunder volleyball team to a 3-0 preseason victory versus Southeast Aug. 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 22, 2017
Sarasota Opera kicks off winter season with “A Japanese Affair”

Supporters enjoyed dinner, dancing and multiple performances Jan. 21.

  • Black Tie
Nicole Wurster, Conli Schwarz, Danielle Wilson and Julia Ortiz are the first set of Lakewood Ranch seniors who all will go on to play college soccer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Mustangs get shot at college women's soccer

  • East County
  • Sports
Howard Tsvi Kaplan has been  Sarasota Opera’s resident designer  for the past 22 seasons.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • October 29, 2019
Sarasota Opera's new costume collection opens a wealth of possibilities

The new wardrobe has pieces that have been worn by Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and more.

  • Arts + Culture
The Taylor's personal oasis is a natural double-pool set up with a "creek" connecting the two bodies of water.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 12, 2015
Pool in Paradise

A Panther Ridge couple didn’t mind waiting years to find the perfect pool.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Nina and Jamie McHardy before a water polo match in Orlando on Jan. 4. Photo courtesy Debbie McHardy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2019
Lakewood Ranch twins receive water polo honor

They were named to the 2019 Olympic Development Program's Southeast Zone team

  • East County
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Library: Best use of this property? Why not a multipurpose community center here, including a library, gallery space for art exhibitions, public forums and speakers?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 12, 2019
Someone make the case

Why should the town own the four acres near Publix? The city of Sarasota shows the perils of too many parks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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
Sarasota County project manager Paul Semenec paces Turtle Beach answering questions from curious locals and tourists about the renourishment project.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 17, 2016
Sarasota County digs into Turtle Beach project

Sarasota County will close portions of the south Siesta Key beach to begin a $21.5 million renourishment effort.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department reports Nov. 2-5.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 16, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.16.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports Nov. 2-5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 13, 2016
Cops Corner 1.14.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 15, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.17

Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tom Aposporos is president of the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 13, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Tom Aposporos

Tom Aposporos is president of the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alex Morel, of Wagner Realty, stands up on one of the rings of the tree to hang up a branch.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Christmas tree gets decorated

Members of the community and business people from the circle came out, Saturday, Nov. 19, to help decorate the St. Armands Christmas tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Alicia's Grooming

Alicia's Grooming provides a variety of services for dogs big and small.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The building where Lori Martin's body was found in a sauna.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 26, 2018
Longboat police, medical examiner wait for test results in sauna death

Longboat Police Chief Pete Cumming said the department has more answers than questions but isn't willing to release anything until the medical examiner gets its tests back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lena Schlabach and daughters/co-workers Sydni and Felicia Schlabach take a break during their August visit to Sarasota to do a photoshoot on the beach. Photo courtesy of Katelyn Prisco Photography.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 31, 2016
Farmhouse fashion meets beachside boho in Burns Court

Former Amish woman looks to her roots to start handmade clothing line.

  • Black Tie
Lido Key residents say their shoreline is in need of immediate assistance.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 20, 2014
County to hire consultant to review Big Pass dredge

After Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson raised some stipulations, the board unanimously agreed to find a third party to review the Lido Beach renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 7.23.15

St. Armands Circle clinic variance requests revived; Island mayors wary of mainland growth

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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