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Mixon Fruit Farms co-owners Janet and Dean Mixon show off their asper bamboo. The used existing citrus grove beds for their bamboo operation, planted in May 2016. The first harvest likely will happen in mid-2019.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2018
Bamboo shoots upward in East County

Mixon Fruit Farms hopes its first bamboo crop replaces losses from citrus.

  • East County
  • News
Fred Soto was part of a generation of civic activists who contributed to the revitalization of downtown Sarasota. As city commissioner, he served during the construction of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2018
Former Sarasota Mayor Fred Soto dies

Fred Soto was a successful businessman and civic leader who filled his time by finding ways to help others.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 14, 2018
'Beautiful Boy' is a painful yet important film showing the reality of addiction

Gut-wrenching performances by Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet will grab viewers' hearts, squeeze and never let them go.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Town Commissioner Jim Brown and Susan Phillips at their bell-ringing station.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 15, 2018
On Longboat, Red Kettle volunteerism has a certain ring to it

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key rallies volunteers every year to ring the bell for the Salvation Army's kettle campaign. This year, 104 volunteers filled 224 time slots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cameron played for SSFA's fundraiser on April 13. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2019
Southside Elementary plays along

Sandy Cameron, acclaimed violinist, played for students and donors on April 12-13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maureen Wilt said that Lucas Giffard’s leadership skills set him apart from other scholarship applicants.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 17, 2019
Surprise! Pine View School senior receives $20,000 scholarship from FPL

Florida Power and Light Co. surprised Lucas Gifford with an annual scholarship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA Senior Ben Johnson will go to Scotland to continue his education.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 29, 2019
Out of Door Academy student to head to Scotland after graduation.

ODA graduate pursues his computer science dreams to the University of St. Andrews.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Evolution development team hopes to begin construction in spring and complete the project by late 2020.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Developer plans Golden Gate Point condo

A proposed eight-story, 20-unit condominium drew questions from residents about parking and construction staging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Merchants expressed concern about starting a major downtown construction project during the busiest time of the year.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2018
Businesses express concern about Lemon Avenue construction

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, several downtown business representatives asked the city to delay a planned streetscape project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
To combat potential flooding issues on the island, Aptim suggested the town make storm water improvements on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 16, 2018
Longboat examines Michael's effect on beaches

Longboat officials are still assessing its beaches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The ROMEOs have established a set of rules, including no complaining and no drinking until everyone has their beverage.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 13, 2019
Longboat ROMEOs create camaraderie, tradition

When these guys head out for lunch, there’s no complaining, no chain restaurants and no notice on where they’ll end up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
MTC HVAC student explains to Braden River Highschool freshman Justin Hilts how to cut a length of pipe.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 20, 2019
'Rodeo' steers students to construction at Manatee Technical College

Christopher Emigdio, a junior at Lakewood Ranch High, was impressed with what he saw.

  • East County
  • Schools
Paid parking began in the garage on March 13.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2019
St. Armands leaders monitor paid parking

More than a month into the implementation of paid parking on St. Armands Circle, city officials continue to report positive trends.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 9, 2019
Bradenton woman scammed after online purchase

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The county-owned parcels at the corner of Palmer Boulevard and Apex Road have been disputed all year. Now residents have a chance to tell commissioners exactly what they’d like to see done with the land.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 7, 2017
Residents to give commission ideas for future of county-owned land

A group of homeowners united under an initiative called Fresh Start want to offer ideas on what the county should do with two parcels of surplus land outside the Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guest conductor Larry Rachleff made his Masterworks debut Dec. 8. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 11, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra shines in Masterworks 2: Symphonic Carnival

Symphonic Carnival concert proves to be an evening of brilliant performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 20, 2017
Longboaters top Santa's nice list

Longboat Key organizations and churches donated a lot to local charities this holiday season. Here, we mention some of those efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unicorp National Development Inc.'s plan for the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to Watch in 2018: Colony makes progress

The Planning and Zoning board gave Unicorp National Development Inc. its first nod at the end of 2017

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Youth Baseball Day was a highlight of 2017 for this columnist.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2018
An open letter to 2018 on the state of area sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy image
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 9, 2018
Movie review: 'I, Tonya'

A scathingly funny script and snappy scoring contribute to "I, Tonya"'s success.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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