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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 5, 2020
Longboat plans test of new alert system

Code Red system being replaced by Alert Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SRQ's long-range master plan includes expansions with more gates and a connector between concourses.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2023
What happens when New College's lease on airport land expires?

SRQ airport's president warns "there will be no New College" if it doesn't buy the leased land before prices skyrocket and the school can't afford to stay there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michelle Heera Kim and Rona Figueroa star in "The Heart Sellers," which runs through Feb. 16 at FST's Keating Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 16, 2024
FST's 'The Heart Sellers' gives voice to the voiceless

Kate Alexander directs a heartwarming tale of love, friendship and the American immigrant experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Steve Rouner, Ariane Dart, and Asolo Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein
  • By Lori Sax |
  • March 2, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre turns up the heat for annual gala

The event, hosted at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, featured a tropical theme.

  • Black Tie
Alan Anderson Architect's rendering of the McGillicuddy Arts Center at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 25, 2025
FST Arts Plaza expansion advances toward staff approval

Winning partial DRC sign-off on its third submittal was the Arts Plaza expansion of Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Save Our Seabirds
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 6, 2024
Save Our Seabirds receives grant for drainage improvements on campus

The rescue and rehabilitation nonprofit on City Island was forced to evacuate some birds during June 11 storm.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the new solar-powered lights at the Bayfront Park dog park.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 16, 2024
Solar-powered lighting installed at Longboat's Bayfront dog park

Longboat's dog owners can enjoy the Bayfront Park dog park with their pups after the sun sets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The band Funky Bonez brings a "Neon New Year Party" to the Green at UTC on Jan 2.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 3, 2025
Neon dance party packs The Green at University Town Center

Funky Bonez performed at 2025's first installment of UTC Live on the Green in Sarasota on Jan. 2.

  • East County
  • 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
'Lost in Yonkers' is a family affair
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 23, 2025
'Lost in Yonkers' is a family affair

Sarasota Jewish Theatre's production of the classic Neil Simon play finds laughter and tears.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The home at 1400 Siesta Drive was built in 1978 and has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,660 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 22, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for May 5-9 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

An Upland home on Siesta Drive tops the week’s sales at $3.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dr. Nik's bikes sit in the Fogartyville courtyard.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 23, 2024
Fogartyville, community members save art bikes from becoming scrap

On Aug. 8, the "art bykes" were acquired by Fogartyville, with help from the quick actions of community members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Renzo Piano Building Workshop conceptual rendering of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center as viewed from the 10th Street Canal.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 13, 2025
SPAC proposal pared to two buildings estimated at $407 million

Instead of four structures, the architect for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center has scaled plans back to two buildings with an option for a future second, smaller theater.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Brown hits a tee shot during the San Antonio stop of the 2024 Underrated Tour. Brown would win the event, then win the American Junior Golf Association's Atlanta Classic a week later.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2024
Lakewood Ranch golfer Jordan Brown turns heads on national tours

Jordan Brown, a junior at IMG Academy, won Underrated Tour and American Junior Golf Association events in August.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ripped-up drywall in Carolyn Wedekind's house shows how high the water rose during Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 4, 2025
Construction hours change for storm-related repairs on Longboat

Construction is allowed to commence between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays. No construction is allowed on Sundays or holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Tsunami swimmer Ava DiPasquale steadies herself before competing in the 2024 Gator Holiday Classic Dec. 6-8 in Ocala. DiPasquale, who turned 13 in December, broke Florida Swimming records in the 100-yard and 200-yard individual medley.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 2, 2025
East County swimmer in a lane of her own

Ava DiPasquale, a 13-year-old swimmer from Mill Creek, has established herself as one of the nation's top swimmers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Follow the law when it comes to pickups in driveways
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 8, 2025
Follow the law when it comes to pickups in driveways

Nightclub noise will have negative impact in Lakewood Ranch, readers say.

  • East County
  • Opinion
This drawing by Quay 1 and 9 depicts the 1000 Boulevard of the Arts project (in red) enveloping its city-approved One Park West project.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 3, 2025
Opposition to Hyatt Regency redevelopment plan organizing

Developers of Quay Blocks 1 and 9 are being joined by nearby condo residents in appealing a Planning Board adjustment to the City Commission to build 1000 Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jospeh Vavrik as the Penguin and Heidi Vavrik as Lark.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 8, 2024
Sarasota cosplayers find place to be themselves and fictional characters

Cosplayers describe the experience and effort of bringing their favorite heroes and villains to life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Waterfront at Main Street has six and seven story buildings.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 28, 2024
Skyward development trend won't stop Manatee's eastern sprawl

As the Comprehensive Plan is updated, building higher is likely, but the market will continue to demand single-family homes.

  • East County
  • News
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