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Join Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 23, 2012
Nov. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Siesta Key burglary suspect faces additional charges, Carpenter in as new Manatee County School Board leader, Weekend Best Bets, www.deali-o.com

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 4, 2016
Justin and Christian Long film web series in Sarasota

The brothers' new series, 'The Real Stephen Blatt,' explores the pitfalls of internet fame.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom Baril and Danni Bleil produce personal pizzas packed with fresh ingredients around Sarasota. Photos by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 15, 2015
Power of Pizza

Polpo Pizza Co. brings a new spin to the art of pizza making in Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 8, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Jodorowsky's Dune'

Prepare to be astounded as one of the most passionate filmmakers in the history of movie making tells a great story.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: King Home

The home is at 6832 Pine St.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Bixler Home

The home is at 613 Triton Bend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The BDAA will host a concert July 13, at Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy image.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 9, 2013
Russian Festival Concert makes first-time visit to Sarasota

The BDAA, a group of musicians dedicated to studying traditional Russian instruments, comes to Sarasota. The culmination of a week of lectures, workshops and recitals ends in a concert July 13, at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Michelle Williams and Luke Kirby meet by chance but discover many coincidences in "Take This Waltz." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 1, 2012
Film Review: 'Take This Waltz'

The new film, "Take This Waltz," explores romantic infatuation and the toxic effect it can have on a seemingly happy marriage.

  • Arts + Culture
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she enjoys meeting with area residents to address community issues.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2014
Baugh hosts public forum

Baugh spoke to about 50 people May 21, during a town hall-style forum at the Esplanade community clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Key T-Shirts operated for 25 years in Whitney Beach Plaza.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 23, 2010
Key T-Shirts closes after 25 years

The beachwear-and-souvenir shop could re-open next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Flames engulfed the home in the 700 block of Lands End Drive this morning. (Longboat Key Fire Rescue)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2013
Lands End home destroyed in fire

The residence was the home of Michael Saunders' sister, Joan Bergstrom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara P. Arau
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Obituary: Barbara P. Arau

Barbara P. Arau, 83, died June 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 16, 2014
Real estate: Top local Realtors listed by sales volume

The Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service reveals the top 25 ranked Realtors in both counties in 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to a survey conducted by the Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University, residents are more trusting of local leaders than previous years.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 9, 2014
Survey: Residents more confident of county officials

Trust levels for Sarasota County leaders rose from 32% last year to 47% in the 2014 Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey, which was conducted by the Florida Institute of Government.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 26, 2016
Film review: 'Anomalisa'

Charlie Kaufman's surreal new stop-motion film is surprisingly sweet.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Deputies searched the home and discovered the victims. They have been identifies as Isabelle Moak, 82, Thomas Moak Sr., 80, and Renee O’Connor, 62.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 13, 2012
Man arrested for triple murder

Sarasota deputies have arrested Thomas Moak, 58, of 4142 Tonga Drive, for the shooting death of his parents and sister Feb. 10 at his home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota historian Jeff LaHurd released his book, "Owen Burns: The Man Who Bought and Built Sarasota," in honor of Burns' 100th anniversary of arriving in Sarasota.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 4, 2010
Historian's book honors local visionary developer

Sarasota will honor Owen Burns, a significant developer and civic leader of Sarasota, with community events next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Larry Eger | Chair of Decide the Date Sarasota |
  • January 4, 2018
City voters should decide when city elections are held

Off-year voting dilutes minority and young voter influence.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jess Sturtevant and Ashley Rogers
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 16, 2015
Thrill of the Hunt: Canned Ham's vintage finds

With their new joint venture, Canned Ham Vintage, two antiquers are rolling back the clock on Sarasota's fashion scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Marine Police Officer Shawn Nagell, a 15-year veteran of the police department, has been trained as a 911 dispatcher and is receiving overtime for taking on dispatch responsibilities.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Commission hangs up on dispatch discussion

A majority of commissioners have an answer to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office’s call for consolidation after two years on hold: Eliminate the Key’s police dispatch service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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