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The inspector general's office is located at 1115 Manatee Avenue West.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 1, 2024
Inspector general protects Manatee County from fraud

From audits to investigations, the department focuses on preventing fraud and abuse.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 23, 2024
Longboat underground utilities project timeline now uncertain after storms

After Florida Power & Light needed to respond to back-to-back major hurricanes, it will likely have to push back the timeline for the town's ongoing project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Opera will present Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" March 8-28 during its 2025 Winter Opera Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 12, 2025
The Sarasota Opera falls for Figaro

The clever servant is a pivotal player in two productions for its 2025 winter festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Joel and Gail Morganroth have lived on Siesta Key for about 12 years.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2025
The Morganroths use their involvement — not just their checks — to make an impact

It's hard to remain low-profile when you have donated more than $30 million to some of the region's iconic institutions: Selby, Ringling and SMH. Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth have nearly pulled it off.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hurricane Milton's strong winds added many downed trees to the debris that was left behind by Hurricane Helene.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 13, 2024
How to get help after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Local, state and national resources are available for those who suffered losses during both hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The center turn lane would benefit drivers entering Country Club Shores.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 14, 2024
Construction on GMD turn lane to start this summer

After seven years of behind-the-scenes work, the Country Club Shores turn lane project is expected to be underway around June.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 4, 2025
Longboat Key almost fully switched to underground utility system

About six switching orders remain and Florida Power & Light anticipates having poles removed by June.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Betty J. Johnson (center) stand with Blake Erquiaga and Kelly Larkin of the Pop-Up Library.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 23, 2025
Betty J. Johnson Library celebrates 20th anniversary

The library, founded in 2003, is located in the predominantly Black community of Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Neirda Thompson-Pemberton wants to make education fun.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 7, 2024
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit tricks kids into liking math

FUNducation practices "educational espionage" with Legos and robots.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anne Essner, board chair of Architecture Sarasota, is a passionate advocate for the preservation of mid-century architecture.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • March 28, 2025
Anne Essner works to preserve Sarasota’s notable buildings for all to enjoy

When she moved to Lido Shores, Anne Essner fell for the Sarasota School's aesthetic. Now, as board chair of Architecture Sarasota, she leads the preservation and celebration of mid-century design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Donald Ross course at Bobby Jones Golf Club works in harmony with adjacent wetlands to contain and filter stormwater.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 29, 2024
Bobby Jones Golf Club financially outperforming expectations

Budget projections anticipate the newly renovated city-owned golf course to end next fiscal with a nearly $1.3 million fund balance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Store manager Jessica Siriphokha celebrates the reopening of the Lilly Pulitzer on St. Armands Circle on April 17.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 17, 2025
Longtime Lilly Pulitzer fans share approval of remodeled shop

Six months post-storm, Lilly Pulitzer celebrates reopening on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lannie Fineman, 17, and Sophie Huralde, 17, created Positively Sweet.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 9, 2025
Young entrepreneurs sell their creations at The Bazaar

The Young Entrepreneur Market highlighted the creativity of some of the community's entrepreneurs ages 8 to 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The proposed site of a city-owned attainable housing development across First Street from City Hall. The red X marks the location of the city's credit union office, which is now being considered for purchase by the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 18, 2024
City OKs purchase of parcels to build downtown workforce housing

The proposed apartment complex would consist of two 10-story buildings with rents priced for the labor force.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stillpoint Mission's Marge Slepica, Gene Tischer, Linda Burman, Gary Scott and Jim Keiner and Annual Appeal fundraisers Bob Smith, Diane Brune, Judy Balmer and Bob Keehn celebrate the record $84,017 raised.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 30, 2025
Stillpoint Mission Appeal sets another record for Bob Smith and friends

Time to celebrate charity, and to get some swim lessons, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Palmer Ranch home at 5376 Trails Bend Court sold for $1,328,400.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 12, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Bayso Sarasota condominium tops the week's sales at $2,495,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Winners of each age group (8-9, 10-11 and 12-13 years old) received trophies for their performance at the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Hoop Shoot at Carlos E. Haile Middle School on Monday, Dec. 9.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Elks Hoop Shoot puts youth basketball in the spotlight

Six Hoop Shoot winners will advance to the district tournament in Sarasota

  • East County
  • Sports
Ella Walker, 17, Abby Duplissey, 19, Patty Foley and Lauren Taylor Nock perform with the ballet team.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 18, 2025
Sarasota Ski-A-Rees host first show since hurricanes

Although waters were rough, the waterskiing nonprofit still braved the conditions to offer its first performance since hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview senior Caroline Steinwachs has scored 3.4 goals per game as the top scorer on the Rams girls lacrosse team this season.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 2, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline Steinwachs

Steinwachs scored four goals to help Riverview snap a losing skid.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pianist Nicolas Namoradze performs at the Sarasota Music Festival.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • June 9, 2025
Shostakovich piano trio leaves a lasting impression at Sarasota Music Festival

A trio of festival artists creates an otherworldly effect with piano, violin and cello.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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