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Visitors coming to Sarasota County to see the top beach in the country in 2011 helped push county tourism tax collections to a level not seen in several years. Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
County tourist tax revenue passes $11 million mark

Siesta Beach's No. 1 ranking gets considerable credit for the county's best tourist tax revenue total since the 2006 fiscal year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Karen Slomba gets a kiss from Truffles, a hound miix, at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 14, 2017
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch joins forces to help veterans

Grant will help Nate's and Paws and Warriors pair veterans with companion pets.

  • East County
  • News
Michael's On East Cobb salad. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 23, 2012
EDIBLES: Salad sensation celebrates 75 years

It was an April lunch with Margaret Wise at the Bijou Cafe that launched this column.

  • Arts + Culture
"I think there are millions of people walking around on scripts that have missed the star of their life," Kate Alexander says. "Be the thriving essence of who you are — it could be anything."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 16, 2014
Flipping the script

Kate Alexander, associate director of Florida Studio Theatre, finds life works out best when you veer from a script and let life lead you toward your potential.

  • Arts + Culture
Bernadette DiPino will manage a police force of 174 sworn officers.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 16, 2012
City Manager names new police chief

Bernadette DiPino is the first woman to lead Sarasota's police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On a recent trip to Cuba, Mestel strayed from tourists attractions to photograph authentic areas. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat photographer captures decisive moments in studio and out

Allan Mestel, who has a studio in Whitney Beach Plaza, is versatile in his work, photographing portraits, head shots, real estate and also street art.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota and Sarasota County point to the establishment of homeless outreach teams as one part of a coordinated strategy they believe is effectively responding to regional homelessness. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2020
Challenges, opportunities arise for homeless service providers

Those working to fight homelessness in Sarasota hope to establish a unified strategy for addressing issues related to COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2009
Where are they now?: Edith Barr Dunn

Barr Dunn may be retired, but she remains a restaurant consultant at heart.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Records show 819 single-family homes were sold last year in East County. Sales and permits are expected to rise this year. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Property sales: Going up or down?

It was an easy decision for Ron Javate to trade Chicago's bustle for life in the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said the tip was not about a specific threat, but was related to the past behavior of an unnamed Riverview High School student.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2018
Officials investigate Riverview shooting threat

Riverview High School Principal Kathy Wilks sent a message to school parents Sunday about an anonymous tip regarding a possible shooting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Euphemia Haye Restaurant, 5540 Gulf of Mexico Drive, reopens tonight.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2013
Key restaurants reopen for season

The dining scene is heating up as island restaurants reopen for business.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosena Hill has performed in productions such as "Come Fly Away" and "The Color Purple."
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Your Town

ODA alumna and concert soloist Rosena Hill performs for high schoolers; McNeal students advance in competition

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 20, 2012
Unsightly delays for drainage project

Sarasota County Commissioners today expressed concerns about the timeline and construction environment of the Beach Road drainage improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • February 3, 2010
U.S. government destroyed our money

A look at 300 years of economic history briefly enough to understand how we got into this terrible economic predicament with a worthless currency and why we must return to a gold-and-silver standard before this country can be free again from the shackles of government.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nathan Schrimsher gives some love to his horse, Hanover, after his win in the riding portion of the modern pentathlon.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 11, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Gold medal story comes to life at Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
Jamie Popielinski's passion was riding horses. She competed in pony competitions throughout the area.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 10, 2005
Jamie Ann Popielinski

Jamie Ann Popielinski died at 2:30 a.m., Oct. 27, 2005, at home in her mother's arms. She was 10.

  • East County
  • News
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 21, 2011
My View: Cease fire on company poaching

Using Sarasota County taxpayer money to steal Hoveround from Manatee County is just wrong. The two counties need a cease and desist order.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Rodger Skidmore
  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • September 26, 2013
My View: Common Core should be viewed as 'the floor'

Despite what some believe, states would have the right to amend and augment their version of Common Core. Florida should not defund it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The new Emergency Services Director, Rich Collins, came to Sarasota from Osceola County. His first official day was Monday.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 7, 2014
New director introduced at Emergency Services awards

The Sarasota County Emergency Services department held its quarterly awards for outstanding employees and promoted officers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River linebacker Zach Maugherman celebrates after his interception in the second quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 13, 2013
Pirates sail to victory over Seminoles

The Braden River High defense forced six turnovers to propel the Pirates to a 31-14 victory over Southeast Sept. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
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