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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 22, 2024
SRQ Airport pulls New College land sale request

Recent FAA guidance on the future of vertical launch and landing aircraft indicates a halt on land transfers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Plans are to add floors 3-8 to the end of the Art Ovation hotel to include eight new rooms and a rooftop expansion.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 20, 2024
Art Ovation hotel plans eight-room expansion

New floors are planned to be added above existing space at the northwest corner of the current building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Another storm for condos
  • By Adrian Moore, Jeff Brandes |
  • October 30, 2024
Another storm for condos

New condo inspection and repair laws, compliance deadlines and the rising cost of insurance are on the verge of creating a catastrophe for many condo owners.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Midnight Pass before it closed in 1983.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 2, 2024
Helene reopened Midnight Pass, but for how long?

Volunteers with shovels are trying to reshape the inlet that closed 40 years ago in an effort to continue the tidal exchange of water, which was restored by the hurricane.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Hurricane Milton's strong winds added many downed trees to the debris that was left behind by Hurricane Helene.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 13, 2024
How to get help after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Local, state and national resources are available for those who suffered losses during both hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An aerial view of the Concession project.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 25, 2024
Manatee County approves twice-denied Concession development

Developer Kevin Daves will withdraw an $8.9 million lawsuit against Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • May 30, 2024
Should Your Retirement Planning Include Medicare?

Healthcare costs in retirement can be high, so only thinking about Medicare as health insurance can be a big mistake.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Several beachfront properties on Longboat were severely damaged from Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 7, 2024
Longboat's early Helene assessment estimates over $170M in damages

The damage estimate is expected to grow as officials continue to assess Helene damages while Hurricane Milton is on the way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alistair Weatherstone and Jeremy Finney created a high-tech, indoor golf experience where members enjoy lifelike golf played on renowned courses.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 21, 2024
Golf Society welcomes players looking to take their game to the next level

The Golf Society redefines the game of golf by offering a high-tech, indoor golf experience where members enjoy lifelike golf play on renowned courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
The saturated carpet in the Grand Foyer at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been replaced with polished concrete.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 12, 2024
Purple Ribbon Committee embarks on its last phase in January

Philosophical differences emerge as members tasked to recommend repurposing the Van Wezel begin to share thoughts about its report to the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jessica Rogers with co-chairs Georgia Anderson, Brenda Belsito and Emma Kate Silvestri
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 1, 2024
Flip Flops & Fashion packs a day of fun at Venice beach

The annual fundraiser for Children First was a welcome reprieve from dealing with the aftermath of three hurricanes.

  • Black Tie
Terri Driver with the rescued great blue heron.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 16, 2024
Great blue heron rescued from fishing line

Terri Driver helped a great blue heron while on patrol for Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Resident worries about personal info after grocery delivery
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 18, 2024
Resident worries about personal info after grocery delivery

A Longboat Key resident called police after a delivery driver scanned her driver’s license to drop off a bottle of wine. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney junior Devin Mignery excelled in his first full year as the starting quarterback.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 2, 2025
What our Sarasota sports columnist can't wait to cover in 2025

On the water and on the land, Sarasota is set for a big sports year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will reopen with "Menopause The Musical 2 - Cruising Through the Change" on Jan. 4.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 22, 2024
Sarasota actress is making the most out of 'Menopause The Musical'

A veteran of community theater stages in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, Melanie Souza became a professional actress in mid-life.

  • Arts + Culture
Retired Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown has waved goodbye to municipal government, but not necessarily to local public policy influence.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 12, 2024
After stepping back, Marlon Brown is looking to keep stepping up

Like many others, Marlon Brown has already found his retirement home in Sarasota. The former city manager is now weighing how to influence public policy from the outside looking in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
PTM Partners purchased two parcels on Payne Parkway.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 7, 2023
Developer buys Sarasota lots near Payne Park for $7.5M

PTM Partners plans to build a mixed-use project on the 1.98-acre property on Payne Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gary Hagen makes donut sundaes at the new Donuts By Design.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 19, 2024
Longboat cheesecake parlor becomes donut shop

Gary Hagen plans to shift the focus of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor to serve up unique donut flavors on the island.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A neighbor sent snowbird Sue Reese this photo of her condominium at Spanish Main Yacht Club.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 6, 2024
Snowbirds returning to a vastly different Longboat Key

Although Longboat was left in destruction after the two hurricanes, snowbirds are preparing to make the most of the season on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The six amendments
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 9, 2024
The six amendments

Every four years, Florida voters face a flurry of proposed amendments to the state constitution. This year, six proposed amendments will be on the ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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