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  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 26, 2020
Greg Trupiano, longtime part of Sarasota Opera, dies at 64

On every level, he was an integral presence behind the scenes

  • Arts + Culture
Motes'          s "The Teeth Beneath: The Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans" will open on Feb. 25. Here one of the three female caiman swims around the exhibit.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Mote's crocodilian exhibit ready for big debut

'The Teeth Beneath:The Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans' officially opens on Saturday, Feb. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brooke and Hayley Obando show off their national championship jackets and medals.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch cheerleaders stick landing at national championship

New Lakewood Ranch cheerleading team sticks landing at national championship

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Key Water Reclamation Facility will be demolished in 2020.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 2, 2019
Siesta Key Water Reclamation Facility demolition slated for 2020

The facility was decommissioned in 2018 and the property is now home to the Siesta Key Master Pump Station

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Payne Mansion is one of two structures Selby Gardens wants to add to the city’s historic register before implementing a campus master plan that will include significant renovations and new construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2018
Selby plans generate historic preservation concerns

As Selby Gardens seeks historic designations for buildings on its property, neighboring residents want to discuss the best way to honor the past.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This image shows the new configuration with only one exit loop and lengthened on- and off-ramps.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Construction ramps up for I-75 interchange

FDOT begins its $80.8 million project for a safer I-75/S.R. 70 interchange.

  • East County
  • News
The Mustangs take the field against Venice High in the Homecoming game. They would lose 62-0 to the Indians.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2018
Struggling Mustangs work hard through transition

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
School Avenue runs through Sarasota High's campus, but now public access is shut off even when classes are not in session.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2019
District, city plot changes after closing School Avenue

The school district will begin work on designing a new pedestrian-bicycle route west of the Sarasota High campus along U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident and Around the Bend Nature and Discovery Tours owner John Freeman is excited to  create opportunities for children in Lakewood Ranch to be outside and learn about their environment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man in search of discovery

Entrepreneur hopes for nature discovery in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Co-Artistic Directors Samantha Bennett and George Nickson — Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 24, 2019
'Working Notes' closes ensemblenewSRQ season on the right note

A world premiere and a red-nosed trombone player made this season closer especially notable.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 6, 2019
New site for the center?

It makes sense to leave out the black box theater. A new location may make sense, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Marcel Prive, who has owned in Tara Golf and Country Club since 1995 and lived there full time since 2004, said he was glad for the change even if he prefers no development there.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
Lake Lincoln has new option in Tara

Manatee County commissioners say no to commercial development but OK residential building.

  • East County
  • News
I love you all, but the highlight of this job was definitely meeting Aly Raisman. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Black Tie & Tales 01.04.18

A final farewell from a very grateful black tie reporter-turned A&E managing editor.

  • Black Tie
The county will continue to explore its options for addressing parking and traffic issues on Siesta Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to Watch 2018: Parking

The city and county are trying to answer two questions: Where will people park, and how do we pay for it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Choir members from the two churches rehearse for the concert. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 28, 2018
Two churches forge harmonious partnership for unique concert

Church of the Redeemer and St. Boniface Church will come together March 4 for a unique concert celebrating the music of royal weddings and coronations.

  • Arts + Culture
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium plans to build its new structure at Nathan Benderson Park near University Town Center.
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • March 1, 2018
Mote location decision a cause for reflection

Sarasota City Commission is reaping what it sowed.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
John Staley (left), Frank Mastelli, Dolores Diener, Karen Hahn and Tom Diener
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboat takes a swing at relieving pickleball congestion

One of the two public tennis courts could don pickleball lines within a month — and the tennis center is open to adding pickleball courts, too

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton's Steve Shenbaum, shown teaching a seminar, is bringing his game on Nation to Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 6, 2016
It's 'game on' as Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance looks to the future

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Owen King and Stephen King take questions from the crowd at their book talk on Oct. 6 at Selby Public Library.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 9, 2017
Stephen King and Owen King end book tour in Sarasota

The father-son pair discussed collaborating to write their new fiction, ‘Sleeping Beauties.’

  • Arts + Culture
Residents in Gillespie Park and Tahiti Park want space for their dogs to run free.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2017
City unleashes dog park plans

Two dog areas at Whitaker Gateway Park and Gillespie Park could be the beginning of a more ambitious plan for the city’s parks department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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