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  • In Memoriam |
  • June 2, 2023
Arthur L. Hersberger

Arthur L. Hersberger, 78, passed away at home on May 22nd, 2023 surrounded by his family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 6, 2019
The Exchange awards $250,000 in grants to local artists and art groups

The $250,000 was divided between 20 regional cultural organizations, nine high school students and 13 college students.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • November 21, 2022
Wilkinson Elementary hosts annual Turkey Trot Learning Day

Wilkinson Elementary students participated in a science, technology, engineering, arts and math turkey trot.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Harry and Hal Christensen
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 11, 2021
Longboat restaurants reopen to an influx of diners after September hiatus

Part-time residents are making their way back to the island just as restaurants complete off-season repairs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cast of Guys and Dolls: Warren Nolan, Derric Gobourne Jr., Thomas-Matthew Elijah Shands, Leon S. Pitts II, Lee Hollis Bussie (kneeling), Brian L. Boyd, Michael Charles, Aaron Pottenger, Carvas Picke. (Photo by Sorcha Augustine)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 19, 2022
Old classic gets new life in faithful recreation

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings new life to eternal favorite “Guys and Dolls.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sun King co-founder Clay Robinson is moving his beer business and his family to Florida. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 29, 2022
Sarasota's newest brewery opens on Mango Avenue

Clay Robinson, the co-founder of Sun King Brewing, isn't just opening a new venue in Sarasota. He's moving his life and family here.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Cardinal Mooney junior Chris McCorkle (8) sprints downfield against Riverview.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2024
The top Sarasota athletes to watch in 2024

These athletes combine natural talent and hard work to excel in their respective sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 19, 2013
i9 sports gearing up for fall

i9 sports is now holding registration for its fall season, which will run Sept. 28 through Nov. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball junior Kali Barrett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2023
Athlete of the Week: Kali Barrett

The Cardinal Mooney junior is averaging 12.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County is proposing a roundabout at Creekwood Boulevard and 73rd Street East to address traffic congestion.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 22, 2023
Proposed Creekwood roundabout brings mixed feelings

Construction on the roundabout could begin by the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's Ely Chappell conducts observational data collection with Stephanie Peabody, the founder of the Brain Health Initiative, and Cadence Clay.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2023
Expanding Lakewood Ranch Prep offers more opportunities

With the upper school building complete, school staff members say the sky is the limit for extracurriculars.

  • East County
  • Schools
A trolley prepares to welcome its first riders at The Bay Park.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 7, 2024
Trolley service between SRQ, downtown Sarasota to debut Feb. 9

The 76 Flyer will transport visitors and residents from accommodations in downtown Sarasota to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
LBK police share strategies to avoid online scams
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 12, 2024
LBK police share strategies to avoid online scams

Longboat Key Deputy Chief Rubino spoke to the Bay Isles Safety Committee about what to look out for with the scams and how to report them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County is replacing six ambulances with a budget of $2.4 million.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 6, 2023
Manatee County approves purchase of six new ambulances

The new ambulances will replace older models that are nearing the end of their life.

  • East County
  • News
The form-based code divides the city into a series of "transects," designed to create a fluid transition between different segments of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2018
City releases draft form-based code

More than four years after the city began work on a new zoning code, a full draft of a proposed document governing development in Sarasota is now available.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sailors boys basketball Head Coach BJ Ivey always gets the most out of his teams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2022
Sarasota boys basketball coach has sights on program turnaround

BJ Ivey is attempting to reshape the Sailors' culture — while racking up wins on the score sheet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By The Goddard School |
  • February 29, 2024
The Goddard School The Premier Early Childhood Center

The school is conveniently located at 3000 University Parkway in Sarasota. It’s open year ’round except for major holidays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 26, 2023
Answers to the most-asked questions on affordable housing in Sarasota

With initial land-use changes in place, the city is embarking on more granular changes to open the doors for private development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mixon Fruit Farms has been a staple in Manatee County for decades.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2023
Mixon Fruit Farms leaves a legacy of making memories in Bradenton

Mixon Fruit Farms prepares to close July 29 after 84 years in operation.

  • East County
  • News
‘Champs’ for children
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 29, 2023
‘Champs’ for children

Forty Carrots Family Center engulfed The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota once again Nov. 17 with its annual Bacchanalian fundraiser — Wine, Women & Shoes luncheon and fashion show.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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