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Michael Bush II and Michael Bush after Bush II's second-place finish at states last season. Photo courtesy Michael Bush.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota senior wrestler takes final shot at state title

Michael Bush II has spent the offseason prepping new moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 10, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 16

Here's a calendar look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice, Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2012
Lady Thunder earn regional tournament berth

The No. 3 seed Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated No. 2 seed Cardinal Mooney 15-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-16 in a Class 3A-District 10 semifinal Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber helped guide the discussion at a series of focus groups held last week.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2015
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 plans for 2017 groundbreaking

A lot of questions remained unanswered about the future of Sarasota’s bayfront, but a planning group has set an ambitious goal: to have a groundbreaking within two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matthew Brockway discusses plans for the Fruitville Forum project at a community workshop at City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2019
Developer plots Beneva housing project

A workshop about a proposed apartment complex near Fruitville Road drew questions about infrastructure and trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town's Linley Street boat ramp was closed at the same time Manatee County closed its county-operated ramps.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 2, 2020
Linley Street boat ramp shut down

Commercial fishermen can use the boat ramp on Coquina Beach, the town announced.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Capt. Deb Kiner has been with the Sheriff's Office for 16 years.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 3, 2020
Sarasota Sheriff's Office promotes second-ever female captain

Capt. Deb Kiner became the office's second female captain on May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Built in 1968, the Bird Key home at 402 Meadow Lark Drive  has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,934 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 10, 2020
Bird Key home sells for just under $2 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 27-31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Pickleball is one sure bet as Manatee County builds a new park adjacent to Premier.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 6, 2019
Have you voiced your hopes for Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch?

Pickleball definitely is coming, but your opinion could form the way the area around Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch is built out.

  • East County
  • Opinion
When Connecticut natives Vic and Mary Frances Emerson bought a home in Esplanade Golf & Country Club, Mary says she had to be “dragged kicking and screaming” out of New England. “I didn’t know I would fall in love with LWR."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 21, 2019
Class Act: Rising Tide

Some couples support causes by opening their checkbooks. Other couples do it by opening their homes to fundraising events. Vic and Mary Frances Emerson are the second kind.

  • LWR Life
Michael Naletko has been working for Sarasota County's fleet division services for four-and-a-half years. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 21, 2015
County technician featured in national magazine

After Greg Morris, Sarasota County fleet services manager, learned about one of his employee's background, he knew it was a great story that needed to be shared.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Elizabeth Callahan wants people to know there is no such thing as a healthy tan.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 20, 2019
Top-rated dermatologist in Sarasota struggles with our society's love of a suntan

Top-rated Sarasota dermatologist Elizabeth Callahan struggles to with our society's love of a suntan.

  • East County
  • Opinion
"Hands on a Hardbody" runs through March 6. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 22, 2016
Theater review: 'Hands on a Hardbody'

Keep on Trucking.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Keith Tanner

The representative for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department will head back to the negotiations table to work out a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 11, 2018
Suncoast Science Center revs up for race day

Student teams compete in this year's junkyard-themed RC Car Race Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School RN Ginger Godley and HRA Mary Belvin
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 31, 2019
School board agrees to pursue plan for more nurses

Over the next several years, Sarasota County Schools will phase in more on-site LPNs and RNs to care for students’ medical needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 3, 2009
FedEx Rainbows store ships 5,000th package

The milestone comes eight-and-one-half months after the shop opened on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Fire Department is responding to a four-inch gas line break near South Tamiami Trail. Photo courtesy Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2018
UPDATE: South Tamiami Trail reopens after gas leak

Authorities are responding to a gas line break at Jo An Drive and South Tamiami Trail, which has closed a portion of the state highway north of Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 30, 2016
Safe Sex Halloween Bash gets attendees in the holiday spirit

The annual Planned Parenthood costume party fundraiser was held at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Two couches at the Starbucks at  Main Street Lakewood Ranch burned. The July 1 fire caused an estimated $30,000 in damages.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
No more patience for Main Street miscreants

Merchants hope new policy leads to better behavior by children on Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
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