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A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 11, 2013
Feb. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission approves hirings; Firefighter union to vote on contract; Commission candidates face-off during public debate; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2012
Sarasota County Circuit Court ruling favors Marina Jack

County Property Appraiser Bill Furst has lost a court battle to force Marina Jack to pay $1.5 million in property taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic brings 30,000 to 50,000 visitors to Siesta Key each year.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 6, 2013
Outdoor displays, Crystal Classic top SKVA agenda

The Siesta Key Village Association met Tuesday to discuss issues affecting Siesta Key businesses and residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 19, 2015
Students honor SMA co-founder with ceremony

The co-founder and former head of school for the Sarasota Military Academy retired after more than 15 years at the helm with a special ceremony during morning formations with cadets Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Engineers determined the current retention pond servicing Beach Road on Siesta Key was too small to handle its stormwater runoff needs.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Runoff project needs extension

The Beach Road drainage improvement is still held up in permitting, but Sarasota County will need to get an extension to keep the $975,000 grant from SWFWMD.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Demolition of the Amore building is nearly complete.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 26, 2019
Several key issues face Longboat in the next weeks, months

Commission will hear a lot of these topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
13U Florida River Dawgs
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2014
Sidelines

Pirates to host wrestling tourneys; Golf pro to hold fundraiser for GSJGA; Registration now underway for BRSC; Monsters LAX gears up for season; 13U Florida River Dawgs

  • East County
  • Sports
Judy Kaye. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 13, 2012
Scene & Heard

Former Asolo Rep actors come this-close to snagging a Tony Award; Sarasota community rallies to watch Nik Wallenda cross Niagara Falls; Wirries is Italy-bound and blogging for Diversions

  • Arts + Culture
LEO by Circle of Eleven can be seen Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, at Historic Asolo Theater. Courtesy of Ringling Museum.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2013
Scene & Heard

Art of Our Time gets moving; Awarding brownie points; Journalist is on the receiving end of questions

  • Arts + Culture
Sybarite5
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 11, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Forward Fest with Sybarite5 and friends

Sybarite5 is the young, effusive music group that founded Forward Fest and brought it to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
File photoNicholas Masiello, Ricardo Calzadilla, Chris Heron and Chris Vanderze participate in last year’s Sarasota Sailing Squadron camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 13, 2015
Summer camps to offer kids sun and fun

The sun is out, and soon the children will be out as well — from school, that is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheri Christiansen and Bryce Bennett will talk to teenage girls about self-love and confidence during a workshop at Four Pillars in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 7, 2017
Lakewood Ranch workshop aims to scrub away teen fears

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Leif Bjaland was artistic director/conductor of the Sarasota Orchestra from 1997 to 2012.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 8, 2012
Scene & Heard

Orchestra's Leif Bjaland takes a bow; Chorus of the Keys concert will have a certain 'Twain'; Sayer brings her finger pickin' back to Sarasota Banjo buffs rejoice! Cynthia Sayer is back!

  • Arts + Culture
wallace-ragan
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 10, 2015
Urbanite Theatre lifts curtain on inaugural season lineup

Urbanite Theatre lifts curtain on inaugural season lineup

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Shannon Staub will retire Dec. 15, after 14 years served on the County Commission.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 24, 2010
Governor names Staub replacement

Attorney Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission today, filling the seat of Commissioner Shannon Staub, who is retiring next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Rominiecki is taking decades of experience she acquired at some of New York City’s most prestigious cultural institutions to lead the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens into into its fifth decade.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 13, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Jennifer Rominiecki is planting roots

Manhattan native Jennifer Rominiecki had a good job at an iconic New York City institution. Then she traded it all to come to Sarasota for a chance to make her mark.

  • Arts + Culture
Benderson Development plans to redevelop the remains of a vacant mobile home park near Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: June

Siesta Promenade would bring a hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail to the gateway to Siesta Key, causing worry among residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Shelton and Sabria Bruton with Maggie Zanders and Shelton Jr. Bruton
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: March of Dimes "March for Babies"

Residents helped raise money for babies at the March of Dimes "March for Babies" Saturday, April 26. The walk started and finished at J.D. Hamel Park where participants enjoyed hot dogs, donuts, snow cones and music after walking along Sarasota Bay. March of Dimes is a nonprofit that focuses on ending premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a bee getting ready to land on a flower in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 9

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a bee getting ready to land on a flower in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 24, 2014
Registration underway for Senior Games

Registration for the 25th Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games is now underway and continues through Jan. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
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