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A roundabout at 10th Street and U.S. 41 is one of six roundabouts planned for Sarasota's bayfront.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2010
TOP STORY, AUG.: MPO plan calls for more roundabouts

The long-range transportation plan for the entirety of Tamiami Trail through Sarasota County could place four more roundabouts in north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 11, 2012
Neighbors: Marie Garafano

This art teacher seeks the sublime in the ordinary when choosing her subjects for her paintings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Matt Nessetti, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irv Becker and Physician Assistant Anne Marie Dozier
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 1, 2016
Longboat Key medical center sets opening date

The Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living will open March 31, at the Centre Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Peru Water Team — Michael and Judy Berlow, John Freeman and Ron Myers. Photos courtesy of Ron Myers
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Ranch Rotary project shapes lives in Peru

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch installs wells in Peru villages.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The first official meeting was held Nov. 22, 1927, in the home of Mable Ringling. Many ladies who attended those first meetings were either close friends or family. Courtesy photo
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 7, 2013
Garden Variety: Sarasota Garden Club

When the first 17 ladies of the Sarasota Garden Club met in 1927, they set a mission to beautify their community. Today, the club does much more than that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • January 20, 2012
Vijay Iyer named winner of 2012 Greenfield Prize

The 2012 Greenfield Prize, given by the Hermitage Artists Retreat and the Greenfield Foundation, was awarded in the field of music this year.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 5073 Higel Ave. has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,920 square feet of living area. It sold for $840,000. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 7, 2012
Three-bedroom Siesta Cove home sells for $975,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between May 21 and May 25. A home in Siesta Cove tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Junior quarterback Evan Wilson, who threw for three touchdowns in ODA’s spring game, will be called upon for leadership this fall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2012
East County athletes return to the gridiron

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Keswick Christian 46-27 in its spring game. Lakewood Ranch and Braden River will both play their spring games Friday, May 25, traveling to North Port and Naples, respectively.

  • East County
  • Sports
Siesta Isles Association members feasted on an Italian-themed meal at their annual dinner.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 26, 2015
Siesta Isles Association holds annual dinner

Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio attended and answered some residents' questions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dora Walters addresses her fans.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2013
Jan. 29, 2013: 'Dora Walters Day'

Extra, extra, read all about her: Dora Walters celebrated a long and storied career last week with more than 100 friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The score is my bible," Michael Sebastian says. "If I can't translate what's in the hard copy of the score, I don't have the right to be a music director."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 14, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Score lore

Music Director Michael Sebastian returns to his Golden Apple stomping grounds with a feisty new musical about disgruntled Disney princesses.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 11, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied!

  • Arts + Culture
These circle dances often involve handholding.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 22, 2012
VIDEO: The Sarasota Grapeviners

The Sarasota Grapeviners are an international folk dance group that meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the John Chidsey Bayfront Community Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Opera's "I Lombardi" runs through March 20, at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 2, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera's 'I Lombardi'

Sarasota Opera's "I Lombardi" runs through March 20, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
'American Pie' at Florida Studio Theatre
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 22, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.23.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the top arts events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Chairwoman Betsy Benac asked the audience to wave hands instead of clapping to avoid a noisy room.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 7, 2015
Commissioners choose to uphold quality of life standards for East County communities

Manatee County commissioners voted to keep speed limits on Whitfield Avenue and Tara Boulevard the same and take no action on proposed restrictions to golf cart usage.

  • East County
  • News
A condominium in Aqua sold for $7.79 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 2, 2017
Aqua condominium sells for $7.79 million

Residential real estate transactions took place between Jan. 16-20.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Ashley Kozel was decked out from head to toe in Chanel at Asolo Rep’s Starry Night Dinner 3, celebrating the production of “Our Betters” at the home of Mark and Kim Standish. Dressed for the occasion (the Standishs’ have an incredible pop art collection),
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 25, 2015
Fashion Standouts: Statement Handbags

Sarasota fashionistas show off their statement handbags at recent events in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 13, 2012
TAC requests lower speed limit on Midnight Pass

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council recommends a drop for the speed limit on the southern end of the street.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 2, 2009
Longboat Key vs. Sanibel

The city of Sanibel raised its millage rate from 1.7291 mills to 2.5 mills for three years to build up its disaster reserve in case of storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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