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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 1, 2018
Cops Corner: The police want to talk

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The BID is considering replacing the existing speaker system on St. Armands Circle, installed in the early 2000s.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2018
St. Armands explores music options

Amplified music may be on its way back to St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some city officials are concerned about the external planning effort for redeveloping the bayfront.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2017
Bayfront planning organizations draw questions

As civic leaders develop a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned bayfront land, city officials are scrutinizing who's in charge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 2, 2017
Town advances marijuana dispensary ban

Commission looks to block any dispensaries from opening on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 6, 2017
Sarasota chamber looks ahead after 'rebuilding year'

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gave members an update on the past year and projections for the future during its annual meeting on Oct. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adelaide Mahler.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Adelaide Mahler

The ODA volleyball junior talks her best skill and her hobbies outside of the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
All five board members agreed that getting involved in the legal suit would not be the best allocation of time and resources for Sarasota County.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
School Board votes not to join in lawsuit against the state

Several Florida school districts are suing the state over a bill that was passed this summer, but Sarasota board members agree — it's not the best use of the county's time and money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Engines will be on display when the Cruzin' to the Hop Car Show returns to Lakewood Main Street on Sept. 6.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 23, 2017
New sponsors spark Lakewood Ranch car show on Main

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities now in charge

  • East County
  • News
Pauline Nichols stands with some her paintings in the Wellness Center Art Corridor of Plymouth Harbor.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 21, 2016
Travel colors Plymouth Harbor resident's paintings

Pauline Nichols never needed more than a pencil and sketchbook to remember her adventures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 18, 2018
Cops Corner: The sandlot, LBK style

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The district contracts with local agencies like the Sheriff’s Office for security. As early as next year, the district plans to hire its own officers.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 18, 2018
Sarasota Schools still faces budget deficit with plan to instate own police force

Although the district will save some money with the choice to start its own internal police force, it's not enough to cover the security-related deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Fields is the new boys basketball coach at Sarasota High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2018
Fields day: Sarasota High boys basketball job stays in the family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
David Dies wrote the group's first commissioned work. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 30, 2018
'Larger Forces' proves to be strong season closer for ensemblenewSRQ

The ensemblenewSRQ's second season ended with a phenomenal concert featuring an 18-person chamber orchestra.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Ricardo Graziano and Victoria Hulland in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Marguerite and Armand" reprised their roles with sophistication and experience.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • May 2, 2018
Sarasota Ballet honors the greats in final performance of the season

Great Masters of Dance, the final program of The Sarasota Ballet's 2017-2018 season, was a tribute to three incredible choreographers and a bittersweet goodbye for two amazing dancers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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A documentary about golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez will film in Sarasota County in December.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 17, 2017
County rebate program brings Chi-Chi Rodriguez documentary to Sarasota

The county will reimburse filmmakers for up to $80,000 of funds spent in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The condo at 623 Cedars Court is valued at $170,850, according to the Manatee County Appraiser’s office.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 20, 2017
Longboat files new voyeurism charges as town moves to seize condo

Adversarial Preliminary Hearing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Manatee County courtroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lexi Albero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jonathan Reid, John Rivera, Brice Easton and Andrew Dean make up the Lakewood Ranch 4x800 relay team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
East County track and field championships primer

A schedule of events area fans need to watch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town staff hopes to begin construction on a $50 million utility project next year.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 5, 2017
Longboat Key gains exemption from state utilities bill

Town staff hopes to begin construction on the $50 million project next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jaasiel Torres jumps the bar at the state meet.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota High junior takes home the high jump state title

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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