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Harold Robinson
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 25, 2018
Tributes: Harold Robinson

Harold Murrell Robinson, age 92, of Charlottesville, Va., died at home on Friday, Jan. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Robert Aaron Shure
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 1, 2018
Robert Aaron Shure

ROBERT AARON SHURE (Bob), Aug. 2, 1931 – Jan. 14, 2018, died at age 86, of complications from a stroke in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Kids tackle fishing

Seminar draws great cast of volunteers to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The free route started in March 2017, and covers Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road from Siesta Village to Turtle Beach Park.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 21, 2018
Breeze Trolley aims for continued success

With its first year almost reaching 250,000 riders, SCAT plans to firm up a three-year contract for trolley operations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Maggie "MJ" Wood scoops up seaweed from the bay.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 30, 2016
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Campers splash in Sarasota Bay and explore the Ann Goldstein's Children’s Rainforest Garden at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The DID hopes to finish installing the flower baskets within the next two months.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 7, 2016
Flower baskets set for downtown debut

After two years of planning, the Downtown Improvement District is investing nearly $200,000 to install flower baskets on light poles in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeffrey Kahane. Courtesy image.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 28, 2016
Orchestra names Jeffrey Kahane director of Sarasota Music Festival

The renowned conductor and pianist will be the third director in the festival's 53-year history.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2016
Heritage Harbour assessments remain stagnant

Supervisors say future budgets must better address the community's pending infrastructure needs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 20, 2017
SMR forges unique financing deal

Stewardship District will be first CDD to secure a line of credit.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 28, 2017
K9 Hiro retires from Sheriff's Office

Hiro now spends his days at home going on runs, playing in puddles and carrying around a tire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After months of delays, the Shore restaurant has resumed construction.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 2, 2017
Shore construction passes inspection, makes progress

The restaurant on the island's north end is slowly advancing after clearing inspection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Homebuilder Carlos Beruff submitted one of two Manatee County bids to secure the new headquarters of Amazon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch among bidders for Amazon headquarters

Manatee County homebuilder Carlos Beruff also submits a bid.

  • East County
  • News
Boneyard BBQ will be serving East County.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 18, 2017
Donuts, BBQ restaurant come to Bradenton

Shipley Do-Nuts makes it Florida debut on State Road 70 in East County.

  • East County
  • News
President Donald Trump
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 23, 2017
American family

President's finest words should be heeded

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2017
Riverview football tramples Booker in season opener

The Rams scored on each of their possessions before the game was ended.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 30, 2017
Cops Corner 8.31

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboaters left on the island could see heavy winds and storm surge up to 10 feet.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 10, 2017
Longboat Key expects damage, flooding

Town officials preparing for recovery, debris clearing after Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An unnamed suspect stabbed two unnamed victims near Turtle Beach Wednesday night.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 18, 2016
UPDATE: Teen arrested in 'brutal attack' on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 16-year-old tourist after he allegedly stabbed two family members Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The new Whole Foods would open adjacent to a Wawa gas station. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2016
Grocer's plans made whole

Dismissal of lawsuit against Sarasota County clears the path for a Whole Foods store in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Jean and Andy Fox live in Lakewood Ranch and each runs their own small business.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 6, 2016
Small Business Chamber seeks new platforms

The networking group aims to connect local small business owners.

  • East County
  • News
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