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The property at 5541 Gulf of Mexico Drive has 11 bedrooms, 11 full baths, three-half baths, a pool and 14,005 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 31, 2021
Gulf of Mexico Drive property sells for $6.75 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 18-22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Kayla Morris uses her iPhone and laptop during class at Nolan Middle.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 22, 2015
Manatee County schools receive techy upgrade

Manatee County School District uses grant to upgrade technology available to middle school students.

  • East County
  • News
The Fruita' Picante' at Darwin's on 4th, 1525 Fourth St., Sarasota. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 10, 2012
Fall Spice: Cocktails around Sarasota

It's getting 'chili,' and we're not talking weather. A new, peppery trend has been making its way to cocktails around Sarasota. These drinks are sure to add spice to the fall season.

  • Arts + Culture
From left, Mark Huey, CEO of the Economic Development Corp.; Allan Lane, economic-development manager for North Port; Randy Welker, economic-development coordinator for the city of Sarasota; and Allen Carlson, CEO of Sun Hydraulics.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 11, 2011
Business experts: Get the government out of the way

Three of Sarasota County's top economic-development officials and a local CEO have provided a road map for the county's economic recovery, including thoughts on government's role and local competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"Collected Stories" runs through Aug. 24, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 12, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Collected Stories'

Donald Margulies' 'Collected Stories' is the final chapter of Banyan Theater's summer season.

  • Arts + Culture
This Concession home at 8439 Lindrick Lane sold for $4.25 million. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,082 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2021
Concession home tops Lakewood Ranch area real estate sales at $4.25 million

Eight east Manatee County homes sell for $1 million or more for a combined $15,000,300.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2018
McNeal Elementary goes Hawaiian style

Fall dance takes on luau theme.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 19, 2013
Largest barbecue contest in Southwest Florida is this Saturday

Largest barbecue contest in Southwest Florida is this Saturday

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The town is interested in sand the WCIND is dredging out of the Intracoastal Waterway near Longboat Pass later this year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
Town requests beach-quality sand

The town is interested in beach compatible sand being dredged near Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Suzanne Atwell
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
Did city commissioners want Stand Your Ground law repealed?

One of Sarasota's major legislative priorities was support for the repeal of Florida's Stand Your Ground law, but commissioners contend that's not for what they voted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 22, 2011
School board gets news of $14 million hole in next budget year

After approving its fiscal year 2012 budget, the Sarasota County School Board Tuesday examined early projections for revenues and expenses in 2013, including a projected shortfall of $14.5 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Steve Glawitsch and Linda Gillott
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 9, 2010
Observer Challenge kicks off with cocktails

This weekend, the first round of The Observer Cup tournament and the 11th annual Observer Challenge will take place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast CEO Carl Ritter spoke on behalf of his organization.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 11, 2012
Rotary giving tops $1 million

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch presented 33 grants totaling more than $100,000 during a special luncheon April 5, at The Polo Grill and Bar. That number brings the club's total charitable giving to more than $1 million in its 11-year history.

  • East County
  • News
Construction prohibiting left hand turns onto Main Street and Ringling Boulevard is expected to end at the end of July.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 16, 2019
Sarasota police serious about left-turn violators

Turning left on Main Street and Ringling Boulevard is prohibited due to ongoing renovations to U.S.. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 16, 2009
Lime Marketplace offers variety

These tough economic times forced Siesta Key resident Larry Hollander to get creative for his latest business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner, Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioner Jack Duncan discuss the preliminary budget during a June 6 workshop.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 7, 2012
Commission talks dollars and sense at workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission discussed the preliminary 2012-13 budget at a Wednesday, June 6 workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The construction is expected to last until September 2017.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 18, 2016
FDOT announces detours for I-75/University interchange

Detours will take place starting March 20.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 16, 2013
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield visits St. Armand's Circle

Donations to SPARCC earn donors a free scoop of ice cream

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 16, 2019
Marta M. Angelora

Marta M. Angelora, age 82, of Sarasota, FL passed away on July 7, 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 10, 2010
Music review: Sarasota Opera Opening: 'Cavalleria rusticana' and 'Pagliacci'

The Sarasota Opera opened its 2010 season this past weekend with the most paired of operas, Mascagni's 'Cavalleria rusticana' and Leoncavallo's 'Pagliacci.'

  • Arts + Culture
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