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By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 2, 2025

La Musica Chamber Festival gets a lift from new leadership

The Sarasota chamber music festival nearly ended after its co-founder died of COVID.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 10, 2025

Tampa Bay Lighting adds upgrades to Lakewood Ranch hockey rink

The Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation donated $87,000 to Manatee County to make improvements to the outdoor rink.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
October 29, 2024

School tax referendum poorly designed, but worth supporting

Manatee district must do better job of adding salaries to its general budget.

East County
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
September 19, 2024

Colson Hotel fate remains uncertain amid demolition bid

A developer is working with a grassroots effort to preserve the century-old building that was once a haven for Black Americans in the Jim Crow era.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 8, 2025

Extra staff help with Longboat permit surge

The state is supplying Longboat Key’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department with additional staff to help with an influx in storm-related permitting.

Longboat Key
News

By Dylan Campbell |
January 1, 2025

The top 10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2025

These 10 athletes are poised to have special seasons in the new year.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 8, 2024

Synthetic soccer fields are coming to East County

Constant use has staff looking toward synthetic turf over grass.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
January 14, 2025

Future seawall panels at Bayfront Park will improve marine ecosystem

The town of Longboat Key and Sarasota Bay Estuary Program hope this seawall addition will start construction by the end of 2025.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 1, 2024

First sea turtle nest of 2024 recorded in Sarasota County

The sea turtle nesting season officially begins May 1, which also marks the start to Longboat Key's sea turtle ordinances.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 5, 2025

Longboat Key estimates $5.3M financial impact from 2024 hurricanes

While that number may continue to grow, staff will also pursue insurance and federal claims to be reimbursed for these costs.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 2, 2024

Police respond to late-night verbal dispute at sea

Reports of a verbal disagreement led to officers finding the two parties had separated on two vessels. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Su Byron |
March 27, 2025

These Key artists take inspiration from their surroundings

Local creators share how their home bases on Sarasota's barrier islands give them an artistic boost.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 23, 2025

Star Newman is all about the abracadabra

Card tricks, movie lore and mentalism are in the Sarasota magician's bag of tricks.

Arts + Culture

By Dylan Campbell |
December 30, 2024

The top 10 East County athletes to watch in 2025

These 10 athletes are poised to have big seasons in the new year.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
March 5, 2025

Behind the castle gates: Florida sand sculptor gives a glimpse of his craft

Visitors to Zota Beach Resort can see one of Patrick Harsch's latest creations, a sneak preview of what's to come with next month's sand sculpting competitions.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Elizabeth King |
February 18, 2025

Big projects to keep an eye on in Parrish

With bulldozers and (lots of) building permits in tow, a pair of communities a short car ride away from Lakewood Ranch are in boom mode. "Coming soon" signs dot the landscape.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 17, 2024

Airport seeks independent permitting for construction projects

Lying in three jurisdictions, SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo asks the Sarasota legislative delegation to sponsor a bill to help expedite capital improvements.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 28, 2024

Developer reveals proposal to save the Mira Mar building

To restore the 100-year-old structure will cost $29 million paid for with proceeds from the sale of 70 condos in twin 18-story towers built behind it.