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Singer and actress Anne Morrison's "Seasons Greetings from us Druids and Other X-Mas Musings" is not your average holiday event.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2017
Merry Druid Christmas!

Annw Morrison’s “Seasons Greetings from Us Druids” offers a witty, literary alternative to standard holiday fare.

  • Arts + Culture
Jordan Brown sets down his ball on one of the greens at New Jersey's Liberty National Golf Club. The Princeton men's golf commit finished sixth at the 2025 Curry Cup Championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Jordan Brown

The Lakewood Ranch senior at IMG Academy thrives on Stephen Curry's Underrated Golf Tour

  • East County
  • Sports
Setter Layla Larrick is one of a few key returners who expect Cardinal Mooney volleyball to make another run deep into the postseason.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • August 13, 2025
Cardinal Mooney volleyball sets sights on state tournament

A young and deep Cougars team believes it has the players to make a run at a title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Joan Durante Park entrance.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 25, 2025
Storm repairs wrapping up for Longboat green spaces

Longboat Key has seen its share of preservation wins from Sister Keys to Quick Point to Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kymistrii Young (left), Elijah Golden (center) and Macaiden Brown (right) listen to coach Jared Clark's speech during Cardinal Mooney's early signing period ceremony.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 3, 2025
Cardinal Mooney and Booker football celebrate 11 early signees

National Signing Day was Dec. 3 to mark the beginning of the NCAA's early signing period.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The proposed site of a city-owned attainable housing development across First Street from City Hall. The red X marks the location of the city's credit union office, which is now being considered for purchase by the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 30, 2026
City works to add parcel to workforce housing project

At its April 6 meeting, the Sarasota City Commission will be asked for input on a staff proposal to purchase a third parcel on First Street for a city-led workforce housing project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sixth grader Jaleeyah, seventh grader Arianny, Young Chefs Academy owner Dennis O'Sullivan, seventh grader Meadow, fifth grader Ryker, fourth grader Mia, and Bill Villafranco, a trustee of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, stand together as the group of Girls Inc. members graduates.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 22, 2026
Girls from Girls Inc. graduate Young Chefs Academy program

The girls received one-year scholarships to Young Chefs Academy from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Built in 2000, the home at 70 Lighthouse Point Drive three bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,979 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 30, 2022
Lighthouse Point home sells for $8 million

Lighthouse Point home tops sales at $8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A test building in San Diego demonstrates the see-through technology. Sarasota’s proposal would be nearly seven times higher and covered in video panels.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Developer: 'Hard to see' any issues with 32-story Sarasota condo proposal

Project leader known for sports venues brings his 60-years-in-the-making plan to contentious city.

  • April Fools
Under Southwest Florida Water Management District's Phase III restrictions, water fountains can only run four hours per day.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 5, 2026
Manatee County among 14 Southwest Florida counties under water restrictions

A Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage is in effect from April 3 through July 1.

  • East County
  • News
A proposal that could eliminate property taxes in the state of Florida, would damage the funding of Longboat Key police and fire departments.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 15, 2025
Mayor says Longboat Key will suffer without property taxes

DeSantis has spoken on the possibility of eliminating property taxes altogether. But local leaders worry about how they would pay for police and fire without their largest revenue stream.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Doug Melcher is the co-owner of BellaBlue Berry Farm and Winery in Myakka City.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 4, 2026
Myakka City bee and berry farms still standing after historic cold snap

Two Myakka City farms experienced little to no losses, but it took a lot of strategizing.

  • East County
  • News
Destroyed landscape outside a home on North Washington Drive on St. Armands.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 8, 2025
Garden Club teaches best practices for post-storm landscape restoration

The Longboat Key Garden Club brought local coastal experts to inform residents about the importance of Florida-friendly vegetation when restoring landscaping after the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The war is here, personal
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 8, 2023
The war is here, personal

The Israel-Hamas War is being fought 7,000 miles away. But within the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community, the war is touching families directly. Everyone "must thrust himself … into this struggle."

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bill Schmeising, John Stryhn and Al Knezevich display their radio-controlled Soling 1-Meter yachts at Nathan Benderson Park’s Green Parrot Lake.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 20, 2025
Camaraderie trumps competition for the members of this racing club

Meet the members of the Sarasota Model Yacht Club, who find purpose, rivalry and plenty of laughter steering their "toy boats" across Benderson Park's Green Parrot Lake.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Virgina Leon, Kakali Banerjee, Karen Pashkow
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 13, 2023
Longboat Harbour hosts Kentucky Derby Party

Residents got together to watch the derby with barbecue and mint juleps.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sand on Greer Island has begun encroaching on the Land's End pier.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 19, 2023
Town gets green light for Beer Can Island dredge

Delays caused by wildlife shifted the timeline of the project, but the town expects it to begin by mid-July without any change in cost.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 27, 2023
Deborah Chalmers

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our special Mom, Deborah Chalmers, on June 1, 2023, at the age of 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Ed Kolodzieski talking about his marine lifestyle store, Ultra-Marine.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 26, 2023
Summer Night Out wined and dined customers in Whitney Beach Plaza

This monthly event is hosted by several businesses to promote their products and mingle with other residents on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elks Exalted Ruler Jerry Ditty, Luka Schlosberg, Kim Schlosberg and the Elks' Kathy Kathy Dattilo celebrate Luka Schlosberg's achievement.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 4, 2021
Essay hooks Elks' award for Lakewood Ranch 11-year-old

River Club 11-year-old earns $1,500 by winning Lakewood Ranch Elks' patriotism contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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