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City commissioners approved on second reading rate increases for residential and commercial solid waste collections.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 28, 2023
Sarasota's solid waste fees are going up

To meet rising operations costs and build a reserve, city commissioners approved a rate hike for residential and commercial customers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christine Culp, the youth services librarian at the Braden River Library, uses her storytimes and Reading in Our Town virtual segment to show her viewers different places in Manatee County before reading them a book.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2021
Creatively connected at Braden River Library

Manatee County libraries shift to a focus on virtual programming.

  • East County
  • News
Students at schools like Carlos E. Haile Middle School will be tested three times per year to monitor their progress throughout the year. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 30, 2022
Changes coming to standardized testing in Sarasota and Manatee counties

With the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, students will be tested three times per year.

  • East County
  • Schools
A 21-year-old man fell from the 18th floor to the fifth floor at the Bayso construction site in The Quay. He later died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 16, 2023
SPD investigates accidental death at condo construction site

A painter fell 13 floors at the Bayso condominiums construction site in The Quay and later died.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Discuss "Surviving in a Ruthless World: Bob Dylan's Voyage to Infidels" with Terry Gans on Oct. 22 at Bookstore1. (courtesy photo)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 16, 2022
Former Longboat mayor dives deep into Dylan's iconic album

Terry Gans will be appearing at a local author book fair on Oct. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 19, 2018
FST honors top student playwrights

Florida Studio Theatre awarded more than 100 playwrights at its Young Playwrights Festival May 19 at Gompertz Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 8, 2022
Humor writer Dave Barry brings comedy stylings to RCLA Lecture Series

The Pulitzer Prize-winning humor writer gave thoughts on comedy and culture on Feb. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clowns Slappy and Monday are two of the many circus arts performers featured in the family-friendly Summer Circus Spectacular playing at Historic Asolo Theater through Aug. 12.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 4, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Creative Contractors Inc. and Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors is working with the School District of Manatee County to renovate Tara Elementary School and construct an addition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2023
Construction continues at East County schools with students on campus

Tara Elementary and Haile Middle are undergoing campus-wide renovations and additions.

  • East County
  • Schools
Here is a rendering of the proposed Sage Longboat Key condominium development at 4651 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 15, 2020
Longboat OKs development of Sage condos

The Planning and Zoning Board approved Sage's site development plan and a special exception.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
White-tailed deer often travel in groups. If you see a deer crossing a road or on a road's shoulder, please slow down as more deer are bound to follow.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 19, 2023
Even in protected habitats, roads put wildlife at risk

Help protect wildlife by slowing down and being attentive, especially when passing yellow animal-crossing signs, which indicate you're driving through wildlife habitats.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Robins are one of several migratory birds that rely on resources locally during their winter journeys.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • February 16, 2023
Local nature key in hospitality for real-life snowbirds

In both public and private lands, native plants are critical for supporting these important winter visitors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Man's wallet stolen from a bar top in cigarette-snatching scam
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 8, 2023
Man's wallet stolen from a bar top in cigarette-snatching scam

Distracted by claims of a stolen smoke, a bar patron had his wallet stolen from atop a bar. This and more reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A Publix could be coming to the Town and Country Plaza soon.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 11, 2017
Changes in store for Beneva shopping centers

Benderson Development is one of three property owners pursuing changes for commercial plazas near the intersection of Beneva and Fruitville roads.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Historic Asolo Theater is rebranding itself as the HAT in a whimsical marketing campaign that features souvenir postcards.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 15, 2023
There's French flavor on the menu at The Ringling's performance series

Many of this season's shows at the Historic Asolo Theater have a French accent.

  • Arts + Culture
Josh the Otter visits one of Sarasota's elementary schools to talk about water safety.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • June 19, 2023
Rotary Club of Longboat Key's season of service

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key has been a steadfast pillar for the community, supporting philanthropy, youth literacy and conservation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Operations Director Paul Chetlain said there are still a few issues to work through, such as the efficiency of the remote guard option.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
Remote gate comes to two Lakewood Ranch communities

Edgewater and Country Club to use new remote gate system

  • East County
  • News
Several boaters dock on the weekends on the north end of Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of James Haft.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 2, 2021
Longboat Key passes emergency ordinance to quiet loud boat music

Commissioners felt the need to make changes ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota High girls lacrosse sophomore Ava Kozicky finished the season with 60 goals and 67 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2023
Under-the-radar Sarasota spring athletes get their due

These athletes made noise in 2023 even when their high school teams didn't.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Erin Silk was officially named president and CEO on June 15.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 15, 2023
EDC of Sarasota County names new president and CEO

Erin Silk has been promoted by the Economic Development Corp. board to replace Lisa Krouse, who is retiring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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