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Signs prohibiting public vehicle access stand on either side of a portion of Beach Road that has inspired a lawsuit against the county.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 20, 2016
Siesta resident sues county for Beach Road vacation

Michael Cosentino believes Sarasota County is unlawfully vacating a portion of a public road on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This early conceptual rendering shows the goal of the project — to integrate the housing with the HuB to form one cohesive campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2015
Biter plans residential HuB

The HuB’s founder has a new housing project aimed at those who can’t currently afford to live downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Commission has consistently voted in favor of monetary or in-kind support for the Suncoast Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix Festival since 2011.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 19, 2014
Commission to discuss Grand Prix funding at workshop

Sarasota County commissioners will consider the request for a $94,200 grant to support the 2015 Suncoast Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix Festival during a budget workshop tomorrow, during which staff will also provide updates on beach renourishment projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
During the Myakka River Christmas Bird Count, staff and visitors covered 152 miles in 78 hours, with a resulting record of 125 bird species. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • January 7, 2022
Myakka counts record bird species

Christmas bird count delivers encouraging news.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the proposed Motorhaus Storage at 1087 N. Orange Ave.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 26, 2025
Developer applies for vacation of right of way near Laurel Park

Plans are to build a 10-story residential project at Ringling Boulevard and Osprey Avenue near historic downtown section of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Catherine Luckner
  • By Catherine Luckner |
  • January 19, 2012
My View: It's a matter of making decisions and finding common ground

We are great consumers of news, advice and opinions from people we might never meet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Raising children, by far, has been the greatest adventure we've been on," Christine Bradford said. "It's a blast." Pictured clockwise from left: Christine, Levi, Hannah, Keegan, John, Hayden, Elijah, Nathen, Quinn and Shane.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Willis teacher wins washer/dryer

Christine Bradford, and her husband, John, won a washer/dryer set from Home-Tech over the Christmas holidays. With eight children, the couple is putting it to good use.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 2, 2020
Goodwill Manasota highlights New Orleans cuisine at Michael's On East.

Temple Beth Shalom takes a walk down memory lane, a big cat finds a new home at Paws on the Catwalk, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Aaron Cushman with his book, "Public Relations Impacts the World," which was published in March.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 18, 2016
Aaron Cushman pens new book on the PR industry

Aaron Cushman writes about the public relations industry and its influence in his new book, “Public Relations Impacts the World.”

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 22, 2017
World Rowing Championships showcase sport's vitality

Sport makes a comeback as Sarasota hosts World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2014
Cumming sheds light on common scams

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming's top tips for avoiding fraudsters: Trust your gut and report suspicious activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steph Davis has advice for people thinking about getting into rock climbing: keep your overhead low.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2023
Record-setting rock climber shares advice on risk and reward

Steph Davis, who spoke Feb. 16 in Sarasota, was the first woman to free climb the Salathé Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite, California.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 24, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 25

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 2, 2009
Film Review: 'Taking Woodstock'

Something I've always regretted in my life was not having seized the opportunity to attend Woodstock back in 1969. You see, I was one of those pseudo-hippies with a job during summer break, thus suggesting I must have been a true capitalist at heart. I did, however, see the documentary "Woodstock," which hugely reinforced that regret. So, needless to say, I've been eagerly anticipating Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's new film, "Taking Woodstock."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2010
BRSC U13 sets sights on states

The Braden River Soccer Club girls will compete in the semifinals of the President's Cup April 10-11 in Auburndale.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kurt Dever shows off his championship belt buckle next to his horse, Dallas, who is officially registered as Here’s Mud in Your Eye. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 21, 2012
One of Sarasota's finest earns world barrel-racing title

After only three years of competing, Sarasota police officer Kurt Dever recently took first in his division at the National Barrel Horse Association World Finals - an achievement many lifelong riders never see.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 9, 2018
County comfortable with proposal to end downtown CRA dispute

The city is seeking $2.63 million from the county to fund four specific projects. County commissioners are on board so far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Liam Wilford and Brandon Schwartz hold their trophies.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 3, 2019
This Braden River class is a 'drag'

"It’s always a nice feeling when you see you have one of the fastest cars."

  • East County
  • Schools
This year’s Dick Vitale Gala will begin with a “Celebrity Meet & Greet Private Pre-Party” at 6 p.m. and include entertainment from Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, one of the original "Jersey Boys."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala releases more info on 2019 event

The gala will be held May 10 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
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