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Hurricane Elena caused extensive seawall damage during Labor Day weekend in 1985.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2011
Center of the storm

As a barrier island, Longboat Key is vulnerable to hurricanes, but historically the island has avoided major storm damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 24, 2009
Police Advisory Panel schedules first meeting

The panel created to monitor Sarasota Police policies and procedures will meet for the first time next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisor Lee Bettes said his greatest lesson learned throughout his time on the board is communicating with board members and residents. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
Departing CDD supervisor shares lessons

Heritage Harbour residents and supervisors say CDD meetings lack communication and requires more time to discuss the issues.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • June 18, 2013
Team REDS to race against bullying

Team REDS to race against bullying

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • May 17, 2012
My View: The sounds of silence

Yet another example of a vocal, albeit caring, few attempting to impose their view on the masses: How many people truly "suffer" from the alleged noise emanating from the entertainment venues in Siesta Village?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 28, 2010
School district holds town hall meeting tonight

A town hall meeting teaching students and parents how to participate in the legislative process will be held at 7 p.m., tonight at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Seven-year-old Jarom Sua gets active.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Just Play Sports Fest

Attendees of the Just Play Sports Fest March 8, munched on snow cones, enjoyed a backyard tailgate party with live music from Gamble Creek, and spent the afternoon at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch playing cornhole, and other games. The day began with a 5K run in the morning, and continued with a lacrosse tournament, which lasted throughout the day, in addition to the outdoor festival. Event coordinator Todd Herrick planned to charge event participates $10 for adults and $5 for children, but decided to waive the fees and promote the sale of raffle tickets for prizes. Proceeds from the sports-centered event benefited The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sabrina, 8, and Jake, 6, Kreiss enjoy some chocolate ice cream Sunday, July 3 at the Lobster BBQ by the pool at Longboat Key Club Resort.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LBKC Lobster BBQ

The Longboat Key Club held a Lobster BBQ Sunday, July 3 by the pool at the Longboat Key Club Resort. Besides serving up lobster, the buffet included many other dishes followed by a variety of desserts. The guests also enjoyed live music by Max McCann.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 28, 2016
'Piano Grand!' displays the instrument's expressive power

What makes the piano so grand? The arranger of the Artist Series’ concert explains.

  • Arts + Culture
Ali Boyce gets the handoff from Arthur Brantley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 08.18.17

Two area teams up, two down in preseason games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 25, 2016
Cops Corner 5.24.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Cat Pennenga Photography
  • A time to celebrate |
  • December 26, 2018
Just Married: Kym and Gerett

A fairy tale love story took this couple from the Country Club to the aisle.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2017
Brighter future for Rosedale clubhouse

Rosedale residents, club owner praise clubhouse upgrades.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 22, 2009
Tampa streetcar fuels Sarasota dreams

City and county officials, business owners and residents toured Ybor City's streetcar system. Some left convinced a similar system could work on Main.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hunter Leeming
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 3, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hunter Leeming

Leeming is a senior in the International Baccalaureate program at Riverview High School and rows for Sarasota Crew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 31, 2014
Ice Ice Baby

Everybody loves something cold and sweet, especially on a hot summer day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 18, 2018
Group to give ideas for land by Celery Fields

Fresh Start took five months to narrow down four proposals for county-owned land outside the Celery Fields. Now it's time for the County Commission to weigh in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rev. Mike Scheip will be delivering his message in a chapel that seats over 1,000 people.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2018
New Catholic church ready to serve in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels unveils $8 million church April 22.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 25, 2013
MR. DOWNTOWN: a well-earned title

Through a strong love for the community, Paul Thorpe has helped develop downtown Sarasota into the thriving destination it is today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teams typically pool all of their cards together to increase their chance of finding the right card. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 3, 2016
Pushing the Limits of Comedy

McCurdy’s encourages attendees not to hold back at Cards Against Humanity tournament.

  • Arts + Culture
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