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How to stop hurricanes
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 11, 2024
How to stop hurricanes

Research has demonstrated that turbine-driven wind farms in the gulf and ocean can produce energy and dramatically reduce hurricane damage.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Let kids be independent
  • By Adrian Moore, Zachary Christensen |
  • April 16, 2025
Let kids be independent

Florida lawmakers are on the verge of giving parents more leeway in deciding how much independence to give to their children and not be charged with neglect.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Carolyn Conner and Jake Wright put hurricane shutters at Cigar Paradise.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 25, 2024
St. Armands Circle and Longboat residents prepare for Hurricane Helene

Business owners plan to stay up for most of Wednesday and close on Sept. 26 for safety concerns due to the incoming hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Developer Paxton Kinol discusses plans for developing the Audobon Townhomes at Sarasota Station with the Sarasota Planning Board.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 14, 2025
Sarasota Station townhome project moves one step closer

Planning Board approvals pave the way for 69 townhomes that will help make possible the development of 202 affordable and workforce apartments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cary Cohenour grew up beating the backboard at the Boys and Girls Club before becoming an original player at Bollettieri Tennis Academy.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 4, 2025
Cohenour's Children: Local tennis coach's legend will live on

The Cary Cohenour Tennis Foundation will soon be finished at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Donors can bring a 25-year vision to life
  • By Jeffrey Lenobel |
  • February 10, 2025
Donors can bring a 25-year vision to life

A new library will be a Longboat Key hub for technology and a gathering spot for the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Local high school volunteers helped lead the 2024 Youth Ocean Conservation Summit at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 17, 2024
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium inspires youth leaders

The annual Youth Ocean Conservation Summit hosted students from around the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office is inspecting several designated poliing places on barrier islands Friday to determine if they will be able to be operational by Election Day, officials said.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 4, 2024
Elections supervisor inspecting polling sites damaged by Helene

Storm surge damage could prompt sites on the barrier islands to move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some homes on Siesta Key are built over several underlying 25-foot-wide lots as platted in the early 19th century.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 11, 2024
Request to combine 'nonconforming lots' on barrier islands denied

Sarasota County Commission approval would have allowed legacy 25-foot-wide lots to be redeveloped contrary to the current density requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction is underway for fixed-base operator Sheltair. The grass area between the sign and the construction is the future location of Swiss-based aircraft manufacturer Pilatus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 12, 2024
SRQ systematically develops an aviation ecosystem

Aircraft builder Pilatus is the latest addition to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's strategic business diversification plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Participants biked the distance of GMD during the Longboat Key Triathlon on Oct. 16, 2016.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 11, 2025
Longboat Key PD increases cyclist, pedestrian safety patrols

Officers will focus extra patrol efforts on high-risk areas on the island aimed at ensuring motorists, cyclists and pedestrians follow road safety rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River rising senior Nick Cinelli made an impact on both sides of the ball in the Pirates' spring game with a touchdown and two interceptions.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 26, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Nick Cinelli

Cinelli had eight receptions, a touchdown and two interceptions for Braden River.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amy Mose joins in the large-scale effort to prepare for the highly anticipated rummage sale at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 25, 2025
New St. Mary members helm highly anticipated rummage sale

Organizers expect turnout to meet or even exceed last year's turnout of 800 people this weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Curphey was honored by The Florida Bar in June in Orlando for his 50 years as an attorney.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 28, 2024
Attorney isn't ready to rest his case

Mill Creek's Bill Curphey is still active after 50 years as an attorney.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Roble
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 28, 2024
Retired Navy officer recounts 32 years of service

Bird Key Yacht Club member John Roble reminisced on the naval career that made him the man he is today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
History displays are set out in the library rotunda.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 26, 2025
Students perform historical research for National History Day contest

The contest, which included about 800 students, leads onto the Florida History Day Contest, followed by the national level of the competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Myakka's Zach Putnal, says his former Principal Tom Redmon always impressed him with his patriotism.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 11, 2025
Principal's reunion epitomizes Myakka's connection with its school

Tom Redmon honored in Myakka as prelude to historic school walkthrough.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
New year, new liver. Maybe it is time to take that holiday detox breather — and head to Siesta Key Oyster Bar to kick off that healthy 2025 mantra!
  • By Emma Burke |
  • December 28, 2024
These mocktails won't leave you missing the buzz

Let's raise a glass of a booze-free beverage and toast to hangover-free mornings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Passengers will have ground-level views of Allegiant jets in the new Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 15, 2025
Concourse A officially opens at SRQ

With a gala reception and ribbon-cutting, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport opened its new five-gate, ground-level facility serving Allegiant Air's growing local presence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lights in Bloom features over two million lights.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 5, 2024
See the displays at this year's Lights in Bloom

The holiday display across Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Downtown Sarasota Campus opens Dec. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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