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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 8, 2022
Crowds enjoy spectacle at traveling Loomis Bros. Circus

The traveling circus made its visit to Sarasota from Aug. 5-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office cordoned off the courthouse building as authorities investigated the bomb threat this afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 16, 2019
Downtown Sarasota courthouse evacuated after bomb threat

The Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center was evacuated around 12:30 p.m. as authorities investigated the threat, but individuals are now returning to the building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dozens of people shovel sand into bags at one of three Sarasota County sites for sandbags at Ed Smith Stadium. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 24, 2022
Sarasota County urges attention, weighs decisions on Ian

The Longboat Key fire chief tells residents to heed orders if evacuations are needed for Tropical Storm Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioners Raymond Turner, James Satcher, Kevin Van Ostenbridge, Jason Bearden and George Kruse celebrated the opening of the 44th Avenue Bridge over the Braden River on Aug. 7. Commissioners Amanda Ballard and Mike Rahn were not in attendance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2023
Manatee County commissioners record new highs and lows

The decision to cut wetland protections sparks anger while the 44th Avenue extension generates joy.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Cardinal Mooney High beach volleyball team captured the SSAC state title April 22 in Orlando.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 23, 2023
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball captures SSAC tournament title

The Cougars beat Bradenton Christian School 3-0 in the tournament finals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 26, 2023
Edwards leaves a lasting legacy at Asolo Rep

During his 18-year-run in Sarasota, Michael Donald Edwards profoundly transformed the Asolo Repertory Company.

  • Arts + Culture
Kimberly Knox works with Holistic Healing and Wellness Center of Longboat Key to teach about how food affects every part of your life
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 5, 2023
Local chef teaches classes on the healing properties of clean food

Kimberly Knox partners with the Holistic Healing and Wellness Center of Longboat Key to help reset people's eating habits to enjoy life and give them more energy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Short-term plans at SRQ will consolidate car rental facilities along  Rental Car Road onto Block 7, freeing up land along Uiversity Prakway for additional parking lots and commercial development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2023
'Lots' of development planned at SRQ

The Sarasota-Manatee International Airport has begun working with the city to address its parking problems and plans to develop a commercial node along University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
DID board member Eileen Hampshire believes advertising can help all downtown busiensses.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2017
DID considers downtown promotional push

Can the various groups within downtown Sarasota team up to promote business in the heart of the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to 256 new apartments, the redeveloped Bath & Racquet Club will be a private club featuring tennis and pickleball courts. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 14, 2022
Effects of Hurricane Ian force Planning Board delays on three apartment projects

Hurricane Ian kept city staff from putting rezoning hearing signs at properties when required, forcing the Planning Board to continue applications of three apartment communities until November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents of St. Armands and Lido Key are concerned that adding density in St. Armands Circle will exacerbate traffic and parking at St. Armands Circle. The St. Armands BID's request for a zoning text amendment study for commercial properties was rejected by the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 1, 2022
City rejects St. Armands zoning study request

The Sarasota City Commission declined a proposal by the St. Armands Business Improvement District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Calusa's BA PB Swirl is for the seasoned drinkers ranking in at 14.2%.
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • April 9, 2023
3 Sarasota breweries that knock it out of the park

Whether you're craving a fruity pale ale or a coffee porter, Big Top Brewing Company, Good Liquid Brewing Company and Calusa Brewing are the perfect spots to get your brew on.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The St. Armands Business Improvement District will expire later this year unless it is renewed by Aug. 7
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 14, 2023
St. Armands property owners to make second bid to renew business district

Falling just short of a 10-year renewal of the St. Armands Business Improvement District, its board will begin the process for a second ballot for property owners on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SunCoast Blood Centers parked the "Blood Vessel" outside of Town Hall on July 19 and collected 13 units of blood.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 21, 2023
Longboat Key drive collects enough blood to save as many as 39 lives

The July 19 blood drive sponsored by the town of Longboat Key saw the donation of 13 units of blood.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 26, 2023
William A. Cook

Bill Cook passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 15th at his home on Longboat Key from complications of Lewy Body and Vascular Dementias.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • April 19, 2023
Read print, digitally!

I’m happy to introduce a way to read our printed papers each week without getting ink on your fingers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department can deploy their jet ski, seen here during a training drill, in the event of a water rescue call.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 20, 2023
Water safety initiative aims to prevent accidental water deaths

Local fire departments recently joined the "Stay Vigilant Initiative" to raise awareness and try to prevent accidental water deaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Personal Chef Bruno Wu serves colorful cuisine to Longboat clients
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 3, 2023
Personal Chef Bruno Wu serves colorful cuisine to Longboat clients

Chef Bruno Wu has more than 200 clients in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The lanai overlooks a pool and a small grove of mangroves and sea grape lining the bayou.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 3, 2023
1950s ranch transforms into the epitome of Sarasota style

Dan Denton transformed an ordinary Lido Shores ranch home with midcentury bones into a spectacular, modern glass pavilion set in a garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Concept chef Fernando Sanchez, partner Kevin Enderle, manager Meghan Croke and partner Raff Perna pose for a picture at Clásico Italian Chophouse.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 18, 2020
Clásico Italian Chophouse celebrates 10-year anniversary

The restaurant's partners decided to spend $250,000 on renovations during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
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