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Dylan and James Brennan loaded several swordfish to be weighed.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 11, 2020
Sarasota Slam reels in fishing adventure

The annual tournament was held August 4 to 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 20, 2020
Style: Keeping It Cool

Fall in Florida is a far cry from leaves and crisp temperatures. Use these insulated drinkware options to keep your beverages — and yourself — cool and sweat-free.

  • LWR Life
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 20, 2020
No swim advisory issued at Siesta Beach

During routine water quality tests, staff found a high level of enterococcus bacteria.

  • Sarasota
  • News
GK Real Estate filed preliminary plans with the city for the apartment project in August.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2020
Developer plots apartments on U.S. 301

GK Development plans to build 69 apartments on land just south of Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Wawa is under construction at the northwest corner of Upper Manatee River Road and State Road 64. No other tenants to the future commercial plaza have been announced.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch area growth sprinkled with donut shop

Dunkin' Donuts headed to State Road 64 at Upper Manatee Road intersection.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 9, 2019
Buffalonians flock to Michael's On East for Sarasota Orchestra dinner

Locals get creative with costumes, All Star Children's Foundation gets a grant boost, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By 360 Orthopedics Staff |
  • December 10, 2019
Marching Band Is A Sport?

Marching Band Is A Sport?

  • Health
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Several residents gathered in Phillippi Estate Park to protest the county's redistricting map.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 13, 2019
Residents protest Sarasota County commission redistricting

A lawsuit was filed in federal court stating county commissioners discriminated against black voters when they approved the redistricting map.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands and Lido Key residents have complained to city officials about rental homes marketed online as sleeping more than 20 people.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 20, 2020
City Commission to discuss short-term rental complaints

At Tuesday’s meeting, the board will hear from barrier island residents who say rental houses are commercializing their neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Kirk Voelker speaks during a videoconference Thursday about Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s participation in clinical trials testing COVID-19 treatments.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital discusses participation in COVID-19 tests

The hospital is part of an effort to test the efficacy of two different treatments for the coronavirus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Relief is coming for high school athletes who have been unable to participate in their team sports for months.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2020
Manatee County high school athletes can return to practice June 15 — with restrictions

The return to sports for Lakewood Ranch and Braden River athletes will be done in two phases.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch Community Sales Manager Rhonda Fleming-Hill adds another "sold" home icon to a map of the community displayed in its information center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2020
Census data provides growth tally in Lakewood Ranch

Census data provides growth tally in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Planner Rachel Layton, representing Windham Development, says the requested change is consistent with development immediately around the site.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2020
Manatee County Commission wants to reevaluate roads plan

Lorraine Road project prompts discussion on roadway needs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 31, 2017
Film review: 'Elle'

Isabelle Huppert doesn't disappoint in this thrilling bait-and-switch revenge story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jules Price and Carole Crosby
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 11, 2017
Asolo previews new musical ‘Beatsville’

Members of the press and supporters of Asolo Repertory Theatre got a sneak peak of the company’s next musical production on April 11 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 30, 2020
COVID-19 concerns prompt delay in Colony trial

Five-day proceeding was expected to begin April 6, now reset for May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robert Hueter attaches a satellite tag to a bull shark during a study in 2016. Bull sharks are one of the migratory shark species that PERC will focus on. Photo by Olivia Raney/Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 2, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory to study shark life history and sustainability

The laboratory will join other research outlets to study migratory marine species.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zach Farley rides a scooter at Payne Skate Park on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2019
Skaters campaign to make city park free

The city is wiling to consider making the Payne Skate Park open to the public, but more research needs to be done.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 2, 2016
Fashion Insider — 1st Street Bridal Stroll

Local wedding planner Nicole Kaney, of NK Productions, hosted a bridal stroll on First Street Thursday, Feb. 18, collaborating with First Street shops, as well as other local brands for a showcase of all things bridal.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 15, 2016
Film review: 'Certain Women'

The power of the unspoken word permeates this cryptic trio of simply vignettes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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