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Crews work overnight Tuesday to repair and replace hydrants and valves in Sarasota County's water system on Siesta Key.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Water service restored to 1,600 Siesta Key customers

Sarasota County shut off water service overnight in two areas of Siesta Key to make repairs. A boil notice remained in effect Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota High senior Tyler Pack.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Pack

The Sarasota High senior is sixth in Class 4A boys high jump (6 feet, 2.75 inches) as of March 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 30, 2009
City mulls furlough, layoffs

To make up for a shortfall of nearly $9 million, the city considers cutting more jobs and asking employees to go unpaid for two weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This conceptual rendering, provided by the Urban Design Studio, depicts one potential outcome for the entryway to Avondale under a form-based code. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2015
Avondale residents mixed on code

As they help devise new zoning rules, residents are wary of growth along U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The espresso martini from Speaks Clam Bar.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 25, 2024
Express yourself with the best espresso martinis in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

These caffeine-fueled cocktails give you the perfect juxtaposition of jolt and joy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A 96-unit affordable housing development is proposed for county land at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail. All units will be priced attainable for those earning 80% or less of the area median income.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 21, 2023
96-unit attainable housing project proposed for Tamiami Trail

All units will be priced at an attainable level for renters at 80% or below area median income.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maya Schultz and Maeva Ginsberg-Klemmt let some some screams after winning the A Final of the Women's U17 2x (7:36.96) at the 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2023
Sarasota-area sporting events to watch this summer

School is out, but the sports calendar keeps rolling along with big events in a variety of disciplines.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hurricane Ian made landfall Sept. 28, 2022.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 18, 2023
Town officials: Prepping for peak hurricane season should be underway

Longboat Key officials and workers share insights into how to prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
To achieve the necessary density for the proposed development, the applicant intends to purchase the rights to residential construction associated with the neighboring Sarasota Memorial Hospital building at 1743 Main St.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2021
Hotel, residential tower planned for mid-Main Street

A developer is asking the city to approve a 17-story building that exceeds the standard limits on height and density for downtown projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of the view of the upper floors of One Park Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 9, 2024
Plans revealed for 18-story downtown Sarasota condo tower

The 86-unit luxury design for One Park will resemble the prior plan in architecture, features and finishes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gene Witt Elementary School kindergartner Jace Sparks makes his way around the shop to see all his options before deciding what to buy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 20, 2023
Students use school holiday shops to surprise loved ones

The holiday shops allow students to buy gifts for family, friends and others without the help of their parents.

  • East County
  • Schools
River Club's Mark Sinclair puts the finishing touches on his mince pies.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 21, 2023
East County cooks share their favorite holiday recipes

Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton residents' recipes mix tradition and love to make the holiday season special.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
On Greer Island east of the Longboat Pass Bridge, new signage delineates where boaters are legally allowed to anchor. On Friday, Feb. 4 boaters were anchored in an area designated for kayakers and paddleboarders.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 12, 2022
Signs added to Greer Island to separate boaters and kayakers

On Longboat Key Greer Island, human-powered craft now have their own area. But it's taking boaters a little while to get the message.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A spray-painted Ukrainian flag defies the Russian terror and destruction.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 11, 2023
Longboat human rights photographer recounts travels to Ukraine

Beach Fitness owner Allan Mestel has traveled to Ukraine twice since the Russian invasion began last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dave Hughes serves to MaryAnn Miller and Deborah Richards
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 16, 2023
Pickleball tournaments start at Cedars

Tennis Resort & Club plans Thursday Games and Drinks nights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2022
10 fun things to do in Sarasota

Whether you're visiting or live here, there are at least this many experiences that shouldn't be ignored.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Zach Stobaugh and Tatiana Clegg play Mary and Joseph.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 3, 2022
Live Nativity is a lasting tradition

St. Armands Circle was abuzz with holiday cheer Friday night. While the tree was being lit in the park, St. Armands Key Lutheran Church held its annual live nativity scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Circus Arts Conservatory's talented Sailor Circus will bring you incredible skills from precocious young artists.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 30, 2022
Sailor Circus turns precocious kids into polished performers

The circus might seem like an irregular extracurricular activity, but at Sarasota's Circus Arts Conservatory, it's molding a generation of talented and flexible humans.

  • Arts + Culture
Nico Villalobos controls the ball for the Sarasota Paradise.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2023
Sarasota Paradise soccer team scores on and off field in first home game

The Paradise beat Miami City FC 2-1 on June 3, and the crowd was into the game from the start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Teen Court is run by students so that defendants may be positively redirected by their peers.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 5, 2024
Teen Court grants juvenile offenders a trial by their peers

The nonprofit offers young offenders second chances, with fellow teens serving as the attorneys, jury, bailiff and clerk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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