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Stacy Spann discusses effective tools for providing affordable housing during a March 15 meeting at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Housing Authority talks affordability

The Sarasota Housing Authority hopes an outside expert can spark a more serious community conversation about affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Haile Middle School students Tyler Whitlock and Parker Whitlock, front, and Taylor Lewis and C.J. Cooper recently won awards at the 2011 VEX Robotics All-Star Challenge.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2011
Haile Middle students build award-winning robots

One of the smartest robots in the state lives right here in the East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2013
Colony unit owners favor a rebuild

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon said the vote 'is clearly in favor of a rebuild' and plans to ask a redevelopment committee to pick a future developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wade Turner, David Klos, Xavier Wooten and Maya O'Day are members of Selby Public Library's Teen Advisory Board.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 7, 2011
Selby Library to create space just for teens

The Selby Public Library will begin renovations in April on its teen center and other facility upgrades.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Asher, of Eurotech Cabinetry, and Gregg Kaplan, of LBK Contractors and Design, and their client, Carolyn Michel.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 10, 2011
EDIBLES: Remodeled kitchens go from 'whew' to 'wow'

Carolyn Michel and her husband, Howard Millman, love their St. Armands home, which has a large kitchen (304 square feet) with wonderful light. But it was original to the 1970s house and had not been updated.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • July 24, 2014
Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2010
Garage facade discussions begin

The city wants public input on three different designs for the exterior of the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 21, 2010
Arts anchor (WITH VIDEO)

Sarasota radio host Lynne Bernfield has delved into the minds and hearts of Sarasota's most beloved artists and entertainers.

  • Arts + Culture
Coach Perri Hankins says Loni Shamble is a leader for the Lady Mustangs volleyball team.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Loni Shamble

As a middle blocker, Lakewood Ranch High School senior Loni Shamble has one of the toughest positions on the court.

  • East County
  • Sports
Coach Perri Hankins says Loni Shamble is a leader on the Lady Mustangs volleyball team.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Loni Shamble

As a middle blocker, Lakewood Ranch High School senior Loni Shamble has one of the toughest positions on the court.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 2, 2009
NEIGHBOR: David DiMarcantonio

David DiMarcantonio and his wife are the owners of Big City Grille.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High freshman Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett both landed starting roles on the varsity squad in their first season with the Lady Sailors.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2013
On the rise

Freshmen Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett have been instrumental in helping lead the Sarasota High girls basketball team to a 10-1 record in their first season with the team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vacationer Nancy Hack had a pleasant surprise when she ran into the Naked Cowboy on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 20, 2016
Naked Cowboy makes brief St. Armands appearance

The Times Square icon, the Naked Cowboy makes shoppers on St. Armands Circle blush.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 6, 2019
Patricia Fosler Johnson

Pat, 92, departed peacefully in Sarasota, her home since arriving with her family from Cleveland when she was 17 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Marybeth Damico and Katie Dumas dressed in cat costumes.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary Book Character Parade

First-graders today paraded around Southside Elementary School's campus to show off their favorite book characters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A condominium in The Pierre at 455 Longboat Club Road recently sold for $1 million. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,470 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $900,000 in 2003.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 7, 2018
Condominium at The Pierre sells for $1 million

Residential real estate for Oct. 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2009
Key Club urges project support from members

Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly met with club members last week to ask for support at Town Commission public hearings next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2011
Ridership is road to success

Transportation divisions for both Manatee and Sarasota counties will work with a Longboat Key trolley working group to boost ridership on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The City Commission will discuss the potential reappointment of Shannon Snyder to a seat he will soon be vacating at a meeting this evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2014
City Commission applicants step forward

The pool of candidates for two Sarasota City Commission will crystalize over the next ten days, and could include multiple familiar faces around City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill and Lois Cohodas
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 13, 2013
Longboat Key love stories

To commemorate Valentine's Day, we traveled the Key in search of residents' stories of love and luck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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