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Station 17 is located on DeSoto Road, just east of Honore Avenue.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota County opens new fire station

Sarasota County Fire Station 17 will serve the area along University Parkway and generally east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 5, 2013
How to Plan Your SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL Weekend

How to Plan Your SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL Weekend

  • Arts + Culture
Beer Can Island is a popular spot for boaters, particularly during weekends.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 11, 2013
Lands End, Beer Can incidents draw complaints

Lands End residents feel that some fishermen and boaters are becoming increasingly aggressive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Merrill
  • By David Merrill |
  • July 28, 2011
My View: Schools: a vision renewed?

Something went wrong with the promise to use the extra school tax Sarasota County voters approved to make the school district "world class." The money poured in, but the scores declined.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
As part of her plans for growth, Rominiecki said Selby Gardens could offer a museum-like experience to draw repeat customers.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2014
Selby Gardens hires new CEO

Jennifer Rominiecki will bring 15 years of experience with the New York Botanical Garden to Sarasota, as she steps in as the new CEO of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 30, 2011
Chilly Day for Chili

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center held a chili cook-off competition on Friday, Jan. 28 at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 31, 2017
Sarasota YMCA thanks donors and volunteers

The Sarasota Family YMCA Donor/Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was held at The Francis on Jan. 31.

  • Black Tie
The U.S. women's four (4-) of Emily Huelskamp, Kara Kohler, Maureen McAuliffe and Elizabeth Sonshine went stroke-for-stroke with Poland.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day One

Hidden Creek sales manager advertises to event attendees.

  • East County
  • Sports
hairs
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • April 14, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: The bare essentials

Let's Talk Locks: The bare essentials

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota center Madison Pack plans to attend Columbia University.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pair of basketball players and a softball player announce college intentions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The commission will also consider finalizing an agreement that would allow for the development of a mixed-use project on city-owned land in the Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 15, 2014
City Commission to discuss Bobby Jones plans

During today's City Commission meeting, the board will hear a presentation regarding a long-term plan for improving Bobby Jones Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I no longer look at a fish like it's just my dinner," Linda Heath says. "I stare at the details, and I'm amazed by the colors. I think it's Mother Nature's best work."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 14, 2011
Linda Heath: Artistic Angler

It used to be that Linda Heath fished for her dinner. Now she spends more time fishing for her subjects. The emerging Gyotaku artist explains the surprisingly odorless practice of fish rubbing.

  • Arts + Culture
After eight years of operating with a deficit, the Manatee County School District has received a positive credit rating from Fitch Ratings.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2015
Manatee County School District receives positive credit rating

Fitch Ratings raised the Manatee County School District's credit rating from negative to positive.

  • East County
  • News
On Friday, March 22, at about 7 p.m., Sarasota Police responded to a report of a possible deceased person in the field.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 25, 2013
Police investigate Sarasota homicide

The 41-year-old woman was found dead in a field near 10th Street and Goodrich Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch running back J.T. Fischer rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 20, 2013
Mustangs rush to fourth-straight victory over the Pirates

Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex and running back J.T. Fischer combined for 233 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Mustangs to a 42-31 victory over rival Braden River tonight in the Class 7A-District 10 opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eleven-year-old Cesar Sandelis put extra time and effort into building his model rocket. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 6, 2012
McNeal students blast off with year-end project

The project, which has become an annual project at McNeal, served not only as a fun way to close out the school year, but also as a way to prepare the students for their class trip to NASA June 4.

  • East County
  • News
TWIFF2
  • By Ken Haggerty |
  • September 14, 2013
This Week in Fantasy Football: Week Two

This Week in Fantasy Football: Week Two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 28, 2013
A different type of Mexican restaurant on St. Armands Circle

A different type of Mexican restaurant on St. Armands Circle

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Asolo Rep Guild read four short stories at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design on Thursday Dec. 1 to kick-off its season of exhibits, events and classes.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 2, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: SEASONS Greetings

The Asolo Rep Guild read four short stories at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of Ringling College of Art and Design, on Thursday Dec. 1 to kick-off its season of exhibits, events and classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tyler Thurkow
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Library Band Bash

Teen musicians broke the silence Saturday, Feb. 2, at Selby Public Library during the second annual Band Bash event. Seven bands, including Let's Rock Sarasota, Pure Organic, When in Doubt and Siege of Malakand took the stage to show off original and cover material

  • Arts + Culture
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