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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 21, 2014
Visit Sarasota County to move to Lemon Avenue

After announcing their move from its current location on North Tamiami, Visit Sarasota County will move downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 3, 2009
Classic collaboration

Father-and-son Gordon and Scott Langeneger have spent the past 20 years touring the country in cars from the 1900s.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • August 6, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Mercer Magic

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Mercer Magic

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 16, 2015
Theater review: 'Butler'

“Butler” is a war of words and wit at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2010
Town to learn the cost of beauty

APRIL FOOLS -- Town officials have decided to put federal spare change for beautification into the hands of Longboat residents

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 23, 2016
Film review: 'Jackie'

"Jackie" is a powerfully solemn portrait of grief, loss and dignity.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Garden Club President Susan Phillips checks on the butterfly garden in Bicentennial Park.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 25, 2017
Longboaters reshape gardens after Irma

Hurricane Irma didn't leave a lot of damage on Longboat Key, but the island's landscaping took a hit. Now, Longboaters are chiming in on how they're restoring their gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
CONA sets priorities

As Sarasota County sees an uptick in development and construction in the wake of the Great Recession, area neighborhoods are bracing for a fight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meet this week's athlete, Kevin Turner. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 1, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Kevin Turner

Ever since Kevin Turner discovered kiteboarding six years ago, he's been hooked on the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Clerk Trish Granger said she won't make a public records request to the city of Sarasota for boxes of files she believes should be transferred to the town.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2016
Record control dispute lingers on Longboat

Who’s in charge of the public records associated with the Manasota League of Cities? It depends on whom you ask.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An observation deck/fishing pair overlooks a 10-acre lake with a canoe launch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
Nature park to open soon

Conservatory Park was set to be developed into homes before neighborhood homeowners associations stepped in. Now, the 55 acres of wetlands and trail is set to open later this month.

  • East County
  • News
Juan Florensa
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
In his last year, public works chief looks ahead to unfinished projects

Juan Florensa still has a lot planned for his final months in town government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Longboat Key Town Commissioner Lynn Larson fought hard for a crosswalk at Country Club Shores.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 29, 2016
Longboat residents rally to save crosswalk

Ahead of a Town Commission meeting Monday, Country Club Shores owners have asked commissioners to keep at least one of the controversial traffic features.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meet this week's Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Hannabass
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Hannabass

Lakewood Ranch High alumna Kirsten Hannabass finished sixth in the Swivel at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship Aug. 12-14, in Janesville, Wis.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ringling College of Art and Design officials want the library to not only serve as a state-of-the-art building to house books, but also as a meeting spot for students. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • September 11, 2014
Ringling's new library to act as student hub

More than two-thirds of the way to its fundraising goal, Ringling College has begun the process of gaining city approval for its plans for a new library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clumpy (front row, center) enjoys time with her friends in the Student Government Association — Kelsey Fiander-Carr, Blake Middleton, Domenic Aluise, Emily McNulty, Ally Rahn and Briana Tyler Lutzi.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 14, 2015
Braden River High School receives Chick-fil-A cow

Have you met the school's new student?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
Medical marijuana the hot topic at Tiger Bay

A debate between Sarasota's sheriff and a prominent Florida attorney highlighted stark differences of opinion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 13, 2014
Farmers Market Roundup

Sarasota's farmers markets offer local produce, entertainment and fun. Take advantage of the Florida weather at these neighborhood markets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"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
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