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The city hopes to address persistent flooding issues on Palm Avenue while improving the streetscape and maintaining existing palm trees.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
City prepares for Palm Avenue improvements

The city is eager to begin construction on a downtown street that has been prone to flooding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manager Ryan Bender and co-owning brothers, Austin and Adam  Myara.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 22, 2016
Cuban restaurant slated for Southside Village

Mojo’s Real Cuban aims to open in the former Fleet Feet space on South Osprey Avenue within the next three months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Malcolm and Karen Ronney plan to open a new restaurant soon. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 1, 2015
Top Stories - East County: December

MacAllisters' owners will exit the business on New Year's Day.

  • East County
  • News
Malcolm and Karen Ronney plan to open a new restaurant soon. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2014
Scots sell restaurant

MacAllisters' owners will exit the business on New Year's Day.

  • East County
  • News
The city of Sarasota is currently run by a council/manager form of government — and The Citizens Voice wants to keep it that way.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2014
Strong mayor opponents step forward

Political committee The Citizens Voice is pushing against a proposal that would create a new city charter and an elected mayor position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Edward Stolarski wears Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality glasses to overlay 3D holograms of a patient's pelvis onto the hip during surgery. The enhanced visualization enables him to precisely plan and position custom implants to fit each patient’s unique anatomy.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 27, 2025
New 3D guidance system enhances SMH hip replacement procedures

The new HipInsight 2.0 technology allows surgeons at SMH to project 3D holograms directly over the surgical area to promote precision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“The Winterkeeper” is Jo Schmidt’s first self-published book. She writes under the pen name “Anna.”
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota romance author branches out

Jo Schmidt, who writes as Anna Schmidt, released ‘The Winterkeeper’ in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Doc Wallace (pictured with Masako Carlson and Haunani Wallace) found his custom cat bowtie on Etsy.com, which he wore proudly to Cat Depot'        s Stop in the Name of Love Gala on March 11 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 15, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.16.17

From best-dressed contests to baby announcements, here's the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
Josh Scheible and Lesa Silvermore jam out at their last show at Growler's Pub. Photo by Trey Jones
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 4, 2018
Lesa Silvermore Band changes name to honor Growler’s Pub

The band will now be known as Lesa Silvermore and The Growlers as a tribute to the pub, which is now under new management and will soon change names.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 6, 2017
Students' display a new state of mind upon return from Broadway

Lakewood Ranch theater students have bring back extra confidence after New York trip.

  • East County
  • Schools
A waterslide off the top floor of the new Mote Marine aquarium should raise millions for the aquarium and the park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Down a slippery slope at Benderson Park

Water slide about to become a main attraction at new Mote Marine aquarium.

  • April Fools
Although Mote has touted more than $75 million in commitments toward the project, county officials could revisit a crucial contribution because of budgetary challenges. Image courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2020
Public funds for Mote aquarium not set in stone

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium announced a September groundbreaking for a new facility in Nathan Benderson Park, but the county’s financial support isn’t fully locked in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Center of Anna Maria Island Executive Director Chris Culhane, Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn and Anna Maria Oyster Bar owner John Horne helped get the rock band to play a benefit concert in Manatee County.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • January 28, 2025
Local groups pull together to pull off big-time benefit concert

Rock concerts, especially ones produced on short notice, can be rife with challenges and obstacles. This one, to raise money for local hospitality workers battered by storms, came together nicely.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Bereavement camp will offer comfort zone for children

Melissa Wandall is known for her advocacy, but her latest project will help kids deal with grief.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 26, 2022
This Week in A+E: April 28 to May 4

Ballet and dance take center stage in Sarasota this week, and there will also be heaping helpings of top notch musical theater on the menu.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 10, 2022
This Week in A+E: May 12-18

There's dance, comedy, theater and virtuoso performances dotting the schedule in an action-packed week for art in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 17, 2022
This Week in A+E: May 19-25

Don't miss your chance to sample music and shrimp, poetry and dance, and orchestra and mariachi in Sarasota this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Nik Wallenda was awarded the "Voice of Sarasota."
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards

Visit Sarasota County announced the recipients of the 2013 National Tourism Week Awards Thursday, May 9, at a ceremony breakfast held at Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 24, 2021
Patrick Roman Nudo

Patrick Roman Nudo, 57, of Longboat Key, FL, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sean Allison, Shannon Johnson, Chris Pfahler, Andrew Vac and Delesa Morris
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 24, 2023
Tidewell Foundation hosts Off the Clock

Interim President Delesa Morris says Tidewell is growing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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