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Kierra Hutson paints a ceramic aquarium decoration at World Oceans Day on June 3, 2017, at Mote Aquarium. File Photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 6, 2019
Sarasota organizations to host World Oceans Day celebrations

Mote Marine Lab and various others will hold beach cleanups, show documentaries and offer informational activities through the day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The bald eagle — this one lives in Lakewood Ranch — is the national bird. But one of our founding fathers thought it was a bad choice. Do you know who? PHOTO BY JAY HEATER
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2019
Think you know America? Try this Fourth of July quiz

Did you know . . .

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Kennel Club’s on-site racing operations shut down this year. Now, two different contract purchasers are putting together plans for redeveloping the Old Bradenton Road site.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
Redevelopment awaits Sarasota dog track site

The Sarasota Kennel Club could soon be replaced by a residential-focused project, though the prospective owner is open to community input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 19, 2019
Longboat Key's Serenissima back on the market after temporary absence

At its current listing price, the mansion would be the largest such sale in the history of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Madison Binkley, an FSU beach volleyball commit, records a kill against Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 22, 2019
Riverview volleyball has signs of long-term prosperity

Nickie Halbert's third season as Riverview High volleyball head coach is seeing dividends for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The cast and crew of Lakewood Ranch High School's "Adventures of a Comic Book Artist" take photos to commemorate their trip to Scotland for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 28, 2019
Students take their act to the Fringe

Lakewood Ranch High School drama students perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

  • East County
  • News
Town manager Tom Harmer made the rounds to different groups in his first 100 days on the job, meeting people and promoting two ballot initiatives.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 1, 2018
Harmer's first year as Longboat Key manager was solid

Longboat commissioners pleased with Harmer's performance

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Despite strenuous objections from residents such as Sura Kochman, the County Commission approved the proposed Siesta Promenade development Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
Commission approves Siesta Promenade plans

Despite outspoken resident opposition, county officials deemed the Stickney Point development compliant with building regulations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mario Mendoza said he and his family pride themselves on being nerds. This shirt, featuring a right angle — making him always "right" — was perfect when he wore it the day before the Math Florida Standard Assessments on May 6.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
New Bashaw principal looks for potential in East County

"He’s fabulous and I’m sad to see him go."

  • East County
  • Schools
Nikki Sedacca also owns a gallery named after her on Martha’s Vineyard. Courtesy photo
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 22, 2019
Fashion Insider: Nikki Sedacca's Wearable Art

Philanthropist and jewelry designer Nikki Sedacca gives us a look at her design process.

  • Black Tie
Mote has said county financial support is essential for making the five-story, 110,000-square-foot aquarium project a reality.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 23, 2019
County analysis of Mote project raises questions

A consultant challenged projections associated with a proposed aquarium project, but Mote officials remain optimistic about receiving county support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay's proposal for a TIF district could steer $100 million in city and county property tax revenue into the construction of a waterfront park and a new performing arts center.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 23, 2019
Bayfront group works on public funding

The Bay Park Conservancy must navigate different priorities from city and county officials as it attempts to finance a waterfront park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katherine Siochi — Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 1, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra opens Discoveries series with standing ovation

'Passion and Travel' kicked off the new series with works by Dvořák, Fauré, Sheng and Beethoven.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Teena Kantor has been sewing since her grandmother taught her as a child.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboater threads sewing hobby

Teena Kantor learned to sew as a child, and now creates items for her friends and family members, who she hopes pick up the trade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Downtown leaders have expressed frustration about the proliferation of large commercial events such as art festivals, expressing a desire to see more community-oriented events.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 14, 2019
Downtown group researches event opportunities

A consultant is working with the Downtown Improvement District on the possible creation of an events coordinator position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The pigs have been seen at the side of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard foraging for food. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2019
Hog family hams it up in daylight

Large group of wild pigs wallow in public attention.

  • East County
  • News
Sue Ann Iannello and her husband, Frank, carry out one of her paintings from J&J Gallery, which closed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 22, 2019
Main Street's J&J Gallery closes in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's only art gallery couldn't survive with its unique business model.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Longboat coyotes found to be rare, refined breed

The coyotes that have been roaming the golf courses and beach are more tame than other coyote breeds, research shows.

  • April Fools
In August, Mote tested its ozone treatment system in a Boca Grande canal.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 11, 2019
Mote Red Tide Institute to roll out tests for various products

Mote is supposed to have a product by October that will knock back red tide and get rid of it in certain places.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author Doug MacKinnon hopes his Christmas story, "The North Pole Project," inspires others to give and do good.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch author pens Christmas novel

Former presidential speech writer tries to inspire giving with new book.

  • East County
  • News
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