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Developer Greg Kveton said the new construction technique will benefit both his company and the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
City approves DeMarcay construction changes

Despite the protests of neighboring residents, the city will not mandate a construction technique for an 18-story condominium project on Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 27, 2016
Mar Vista hatches Easter egg hunt

Mar Vista hosted its 28th annual Easter egg hunt March 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said state drive-up testing results show Florida's infection rate for COVID-19 to be below 3% currently.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2020
Governor lauds Florida's COVID-19 testing in Sarasota

Sarasota's new COVID-19 testing site gets visit from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2010
Lady Mustangs win Booker Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team scored 100 points to win the Sarasota Booker Tornado Invitational March 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joseph Kelly.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.11.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.11.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Parke Phillips
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2015
High 5 moments

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tre Gregory
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chuck Whittall hopes to submit a plan for the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort property on June 26.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 5, 2017
Chuck Whittall meets June 1 payment deadline

The developer hopes to submit a plan for the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort property on June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Complexus looks upon the Gulf each day, both beckoning oncoming visitors and standing as a protector over the art culture of your city," artist John Henry said in his dedication speech. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 3, 2013
Scene & Heard

Complexus is official; LBKCA hosts picture-perfect exhibit; Patron Saints

  • Arts + Culture
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets offer Wal-Mart brand groceries and are smaller than the corporation’s  super centers. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2015
What’s in store for former Winn Dixie site?

A Walmart Neighborhood Market could be in store for the southeast corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 26, 2015
Key Club carves bootiful pumpkins

Guests and members of the Longboat Key Club enjoyed an afternoon of pumpkin carving Oct. 26, at the Tavern.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Miles Przekwas stands at midfield between plays during Riverview's matchup with Sumner on Nov. 21 in the FHSAA Class 7A-Region 2 semifinals. He finished his junior season as the team leader in sacks and tackles for loss.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 27, 2025
Not one for noise, Rams defensive/tight end speaks with his game

On a Riverview High football team full of offensive weapons, soft-spoken junior Miles Przekwas was a defensive standout.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Senior midfielder Madisyn Opstal and junior forward Natalie Gorji lead the ODA offense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 19, 2018
High-scoring upperclassmen lead Thunder girls soccer team

The ODA senior midfielder and junior forward have been on a tear this season

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2009
Crist OKs pipeline project

A natural-gas pipeline company will reimburse the town, up to a limit of $5 million, for beach-quality sand that sits on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In addition to prohibiting commercial development, residents want the city to consider purchasing the Hampton Road property and turning it into parkland.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2016
City delays decision on North Trail health spa

Commissioners also postponed any changes to the city’s traffic study requirements for new development in response to concerns from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debbie Dannheisser and Kem Lindsay
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 26, 2015
Going for the Gold Kickoff Party

The YMCA Foundation hosted a kickoff for its upcoming Going for the Gold event on Thursday, Feb. 26, at The Met.

  • Black Tie
The new CVS is located at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bay Isles Parkway.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
CVS opens one month ahead of schedule

The drug chain opened its new Longboat Key store Aug. 5 - a month in advance of its original goal of a September debut.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposed height of a parking garage was a central issue during public meetings about the Selby Gardens master plan proposal. The City Commission voted to approve a site plan that included a four-story, 450-space garage.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2021
City approves Selby Gardens master plan

More than three years after Selby’s proposal first became public, the City Commission approved a site plan for the initial phase of a campus renovation project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker says government should bring services to the people and the county's demographics are shifting eastward.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2019
Premier design year in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County will spend 2019 planning future improvements at Premier.

  • East County
  • News
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