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Housing affordability crisis
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 7, 2023
Housing affordability crisis

Sarasota commissioners took a good step that will help. But they and the county need to be bolder.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
7-year-old Lillian Huff works on a school assignment.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 13, 2023
Nature helps nurture a love of learning at new Sarasota school

Roots Nature & Leadership Academy, founded in September 2022, follows a model of student-led learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Among the topics of discussion by the Purple Ribbon Committee is converting the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall into convention and event space.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 25, 2024
Repurposing questions remain as Van Wezel panel takes summer break

When the committee reconvenes, it will have additional data to determine the viability of using the building as convention/events space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County is having trouble filling its citizen advisory boards. Boards typically meet on the fifth floor of the Administration Building.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 30, 2024
Manatee County considers value of citizen advisory boards

Chief of Staff Andy Butterfield is in the process of reviewing all 18 advisory boards.

  • East County
  • News
John Kenyon speaks about Cringer the alligator to an audience at Fruitville Library.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 22, 2024
Sarasota libraries explore world of wildlife with free events

Libraries are offering programming to tie in with One Book selection “An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us” by Ed Yong.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County has canceled its red-light camera program. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 26, 2022
Manatee County dumps red-light camera program

If you received a notice of a red-light violation after Oct. 15, you no longer are required to pay it.

  • East County
  • News
Rep. Tommy Gregory shakes hands with audience members before answering their questions.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 29, 2024
Rep. Tommy Gregory applies for SCF president post

Gregory is among three finalists to take over when current State College of Florida President Carol Probstfeld retires in July.

  • East County
  • News
Former Booker High and Central Michigan University defensive lineman Jacques Bristol had 44 total tackles (18 solo), eight tackles for loss, four sacks and five quarterback hits in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2024
Booker High alum hopes to hear his name called in NFL Draft

Defensive lineman Jacques Bristol believes he can bring run-stopping and leadership to a franchise.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sonia Gauthier owns Gauthier Salon & Wellness Spa with her husband. The couple moved to Florida from Montreal.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 11, 2024
Gauthier Salon and Wellness Spa plans summer mingling events

The Gauthiers will host monthly parties on their private balcony as a way to spotlight local organizations and talents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering of an entrance into Siesta Promenade.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 22, 2023
Parallel parking plan causes friction for Siesta Promenade

Neighbors of the planned Benderson project convinced Sarasota County's Planning Commission to recommend against approval of the traffic-calming measure.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michael Garey, Cynthia  Craig, Svetlana Ivashchenko and Chris Sachs
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 24, 2024
Longboat Kiwanis raise over $100,000 for Children's Guardian Fund

Cynthia Craig and Executive Director Svetlana Ivashchenko share the impacts that the Lawn Party will have on kids.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Arevalo tries out a new dress with assistance from Erika Alarcon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 11, 2023
Barbie's Boutique began with a dream, grew into a one-stop shop for all

Founded to serve the local Latino community, the Sarasota boutique has expanded its clientele and recently opened an additional location.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
A proposed 100-plus-room hotel on Second Street; a proposed 225-unit apartment development on North Tamiami Trail
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 13, 2023
Planned downtown tower, Tamiami apartments propose big design changes

North Tamiami Trail apartments will combine three buildings into one, and a planned mixed-use downtown tower will be a hotel only.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fireworks light up Sarasota Bay at Suncoast Charities for Children’s 2023 Fourth of July celebration.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • June 5, 2024
Help needed to keep annual July Fourth bayfront fireworks display popping

Suncoast Charities for Children seeks community support to continue the annual bayfront Fourth of July Fireworks display. It’s time to rocket up the fundraising.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manatee Technical College career counselors Nancy Beltran, Cecilia Navarrete, Rafaela Carrillo Casique and Gwen Smith-Warzyk and case manager Linda Silva can't wait for the adult education building to be constructed.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 2, 2023
MTC plans main campus expansion

Designs are being finalized for a building to house adult education programs on Manatee Technical College's Bradenton campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ken Schneier and Susan Phillips
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 18, 2024
Longboat Chamber of Commerce meets and eats with residents

The 18th annual "Meet, Greet, Eat" allowed residents to mingle with local businesses and make connections among the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Skeen, once a World War II U.S. Army infantry soldier, visits with Anne Lancelle, an Honorary Consul representing France, during a veterans meeting July 27 at Bob Evans restaurant in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 2, 2023
Painful but historic memories recounted by WWII infantry soldier

At 104, former infantry soldier John Skeen of Bradenton says our nation can't forget those who fought in World War II.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cookbook by Longboat resident makes recipes easy to read
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 10, 2024
Cookbook by Longboat resident makes recipes easy to read

Kathleen Greig shares her love for diverse cuisines and recipes through her blog and debut cookbook, "Inspired Cuisine."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 17010 Clearlake Ave. sold for $3,591,500. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,315 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 18, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 3-7 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Clearlake Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.59 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Livy Scanlon stars in "Judith."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2024
Urbanite Theatre's 'Judith' is a Shakespearean shapeshifter

The play's star, Livy Scanlon, changes voices, accents and posture in the blink of an eye.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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