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After creating a Facebook page opposing a Walmart at the Ringling Shopping Center, Holly Dennis is optimistic the city is on the same page as residents in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
Residents, city work to create village center at Ringling Shopping Center

Even as the city expresses optimism about the future of the Ringling Shopping Center, questions from residents and the property owners create a foggier outlook.

  • Sarasota
  • News
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 31, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 7.31.15

BUSTED: This week in police reports — 7.31.15

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Jose Carreño and Julie Kent performed in last year's Carreño Dance Festival "Festival of the Stars." (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 3, 2014
Carreño Dance Festival revitalized with new partnership

The Carreño Dance Festival becomes the Carreño-Barbieri Festival for Pre-Professionals a partnership with Ballet San Jose and Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 22, 2010
Gun exchange yields more than 100 weapons

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office exchanges gift cards for guns to get firearms out of homes and off the streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Nutcracker" costume designs by Peter Docherty. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 31, 2012
BIG TOP BALLET (VIDEO): Iain Webb and Matthew Hart

Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb and choreographer Matthew Hart bring to life a circus-themed 'The Nutcracker' that tells the story of John Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Friendship Centers Gala co-chairs Dawn and Mike Bear. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Friendship goes global; Love is in the air...; Big success under the big top; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
The Florida Department of Transportation closes one lane of the Siesta Key north bridge at night. A man was hit by a car during construction this morning.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 1, 2012
Construction worker struck on Siesta north bridge

A hit-and-run driver struck a 60-year-old pedestrian early this morning. Police are on the hunt for a suspected burgundy four-door Lexus.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Charles L. Hill, Jr., 31. Courtesy photo.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 5, 2011
Gulf Gate murder suspect arrested

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Charles L. Hill, Jr., 31, for the shooting death of James Brotherton, 49.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Costco at Sarasota Square mall that's been under construction for the last two years is set to open in August.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 27, 2012
New Sarasota stores set opening dates

A new Costco is set to open in Sarasota Square mall in August and a Trader Joe's is opening September 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakeood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship Nov. 1-2, capping off a perfect 103-0 season. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High golf team ends with perfect record

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship by six strokes Nov. 1-2, at Mission Inn Resort & Club's El Campeon Course in Howey-in-the-Hills.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amore by Andrea proprietors W. Howard Rooks and Andrea Bozzolo (Robin Hartill)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 11, 2014
Amore by Andrea opens Thursday

The new Longboat Key restaurant occupies the building at 555 Bay Isles Parkway that's been vacant since Mattison's closed in 2008.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Firefighter/paramedic Jose Rivera  teaches Bayport residents Chris Lake, Arlene Scarlett and Sue Rosen how to use an automatic external defibrillator Feb. 3 at the north fire station.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 4, 2016
CPR session popularity climbs

More than 80 people attended free CPR training sessions Feb. 3 at the north fire station, prompting the Fire Rescue Department to consider more classes this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2015
Moore's, underground utilities on tomorrow's Town Hall agendas

Both the Planning and Zoning Board and the Longboat Key Town Commission meet tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Downtown Sarasota is the third location for Fast n Fresh, owned by Lakewood Ranch residents Lesley and Michael Harb. Photo by Colin Reid.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 15, 2015
Fast n Fresh opens its doors in downtown Sarasota

The salad specialty restaurant opened for business last week at its new location on Osprey Avenue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2012
Pirates season ends on buzzer-beater

The Braden River High basketball team saw its season come to a disappointing end with a 60-57 loss to Port St. Lucie in overtime of the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
The remaining work on the Bay Island seawall replacement project should take six months, according to Sarasota County staff.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 8, 2014
Siesta seawall project moves ahead

Sarasota County commissioners gave staff approval Wednesday, to proceed with the Bay Island Park seawall replacement project.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2013
Buchanan urges FDA for tighter regulations

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is working to have the FDA increase restrictions on painkillers containing hydrocodone.

  • East County
  • News
At 100 years old, Gus Andreone, with his wife, Betty, continues to play golf at Palm-Aire Country Club two to three times a week.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2011
At 100 Gus Andreone is still swinging

Palm-Aire resident Gus Andreone celebrated his 100th birthday Sept. 30. The community will honor Andreone by naming its practice and teaching facility after him.

  • East County
  • Sports
An adult black skimmer brings in a small fish for two chicks. Photos courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 27, 2014
Black skimmers hatch late in the season on Lido

Plymouth Harbor resident Lou Newman says it's the first time the birds have nested on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former NSA employee Joseph Harb. Jr., has written his first book, a "challenging spy hunt."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 26, 2017
Former NSA executive becomes author in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
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