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 Ron McCarty
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 11, 2016
Keeper of Cà d'Zan

Keeping one of Sarasota’s most beautiful landmarks in shape is no small task. Meet the man, who for the last 35 years, has worked to preserve a piece of art history.

  • Arts + Culture
Robert Shuey and Joe Shaw, employees of Tierra Inc., check on the depth of the water table Jan. 31 in one section of the Siesta Public Beach Park. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
'Field work' under way at Siesta Public Beach

If you see a couple of men digging into the parking lot at Siesta Public Beach over the next couple of weeks, the odds are good they are part of a crew working under the auspices of the Sarasota County Public Works Department.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • April 30, 2009
Deal us in

Too much time

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I'm excited to be able to play me and be sassy, which is really the only way to be," says Sadrina Renee, center, with her fellow "Brassy Broads" cast members Natalie Renee, left, and Carly Sakolove.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 12, 2011
FST's 'Brassy Broads' get boisterous

The women of Florida Studio Theatre's "Brassy Broads" pay homage to the wild, iconic women of Hollywood who came before them.

  • Arts + Culture
Nestled in a quiet area a short distance from the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Higel Avenue, Sandy Shore Avenue was the scene of vehicle break-ins last week.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
Detained bicyclists linked to vehicle burglaries

Last week on the Key, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies thought it was more than a little suspicious when they spied two young men on bicycles with no lights heading eastbound over the north Siesta bridge in the early-morning hours.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Larry Marthaler, pictured in front of the New Pass Bridge in 2008. Marthaler developed a plan to ferry passengers between Longboat Key and the mainland when the bridge became stuck in open position in 1983.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2016
IN MEMORIAM: Larry Marthaler built bridges in community

Former Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Larry Marthaler dies at 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gerri Aaron
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 2, 2014
Social Studies: Gerri Aaron

Black Tie chatted with local philanthropist Gerri Aaron to find out more about her origins of philanthropy, her passions and her continued commitment to philanthropy in her hometown of Philadelphia.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2013
Golf lesson bazaar tees off at Rosedale

Steve Whidden, Rosedale Golf & Country Club PGA Master Professional and Director of Instruction, will begin offering a Get Better Sarasota Golf Lesson Bazaar July 27, at Rosedale.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mayor Suzanne Atwell
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 18, 2011
Atwell named city mayor

Newly appointed Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell, a Bird Key resident, says the citizens of Sarasota can look forward to a number of changes under her leadership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At first glance, this home on Siesta Key could be mistaken for another overscaled McMansion from the boom period. But wander around awhile, and the magic takes over.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 24, 2015
Three things: Personal best

What three homes captured Contributing Writer Bob Plunkett's heart in 2015?

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The racers got started at 6:30 a.m.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 3, 2019
Sarasota races to the beat of the drum

The Metro Diner's Music Half Marathon and 10K raced around Sarasota.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 3, 2016
Circle members get a sneak peek at new Ringling exhibit

Circle Exhibition Preview Dinner acts as Grand Opening of the Keith D. and Linda L. Monda Gallery of Contemporary Art.

  • Black Tie
Meters downtown and on St. Armands Circle have remained active, but city staff has not enforced parking regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2020
City prepares to resume parking enforcement

After temporarily suspending ticketing during the COVID-19 emergency response, the city intends to resume standard parking operations next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beth and Dr. Herbert Silverstein with Executive Director Melissa Lane
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 21, 2019
Ear Research Foundation celebrates 40 years

Hear & Now was hosted March 20 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Faucets can waste water, but the home toilet is the top residential water user.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 25, 2020
Longboat hosts free classes on sustainability

The workshop, which focuses on practical tips to save energy and improve local water quality, will be offered twice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The project started in June 2017. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 16, 2018
Overnight lane closure impacts I-75-SR 64 project

Motorists can anticipate delays tonight through July 20.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta residents see the increased popularity of websites such as Airbnb as reason to be vigilant about the spread of illegal short-term rentals.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
Siesta residents seek short-term rental enforcement

Concerned about an increase in illegal rentals in neighborhoods, residents are asking officials to take action.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Town staff raises project issues

At the resumed Longboat Key Club Islandside renovation hearing, PZB Director Monica Simpson said the project was still too large; commissioners made project suggestions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The female juvenile bald eagle has a broken wing. Bald eagles are about 5 before they get white heads and tails. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2016
Bald eagle in recovery

A juvenile female has been transported to Maitland for rehabilitation.

  • East County
  • News
Don Bruns, Ward Larsen and H. Terrell Griffin joke around at the Mystery Mingle.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 31, 2011
Mystery writers sit down to share words of creative wisdom

When it comes to writing a mystery novel, several local authors, who attended the Mystery Florida Conference last weekend, admitted they draw most of their ideas from everyday life.

  • Arts + Culture
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