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The courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2024
Looking for things to do in Sarasota? She wrote the bucket list.

Kelly Stilwell is the author of the recently released book “100 Things to Do in Sarasota Before You Die.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Scott Collins plays bass at a Timeless Tributes concert.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 30, 2025
Staff carry on tribute concerts amid Sarasota Classic Car Museum closure

A series of tribute concerts is now being held at Columbus Banquet Hall on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The former S.H. Kress store in downtown Sarasota is an example of a property that would be eligible to transfer its by-right developable height and density to a developer of a receiving site.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2025
Program aimed at preserving historic structures approved by city

The Sarasota City Commission OKs an ordinance to permit owners of historic buildings to sell by-right density to other owners of downtown property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The former S.H. Kress store in downtown Sarasota is an example of a property that would be eligible to transfer its by-right developable height and density to a developer of a receiving site.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 20, 2024
Planning Board backs plan to trade height for historic preservation

The plan to allow owners of historic structures to sell development rights now goes before the Sarasota City Commission with requests for additional considerations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
U.S. Recycling is a construction and demolition recycling facility which borders the Central Cocoanut neighborhood. Suncoast Waterkeeper has filed a notice of intent to sue U.S. Recycling for allegedly polluting Hog Creek via stormwater runoff.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 22, 2025
Recycling facility may be sued for allegedly polluting Sarasota Bay

Suncoast Waterkeeper alleges that U.S. Recycling is violating the Clean Water Act by not abiding by Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of the as-yet not named Zenith Redevelopment project, which will include nearly 42,000 sauare feet of retail and commercial at the Five Points roundabout.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 23, 2025
Redevelopment of downtown building will create 18-story tower

Plans for the vacant Zenith office tower in Sarasota will include demolition and development of a 96-unit residence and 42,000 square feet of commercial space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rob Oglesby, the development director for Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, says the pandemic has been perfect timing for the nonprofit to construct its new facilities.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
Purr-fect expansion schedule at Nate's

Lakewood Ranch animal rescue will see flurry of activity over the next three months.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission held its retreat Monday at the Seaplace Association.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 18, 2021
Longboat Key commissioners discuss Town Center site at retreat

Longboat Key leaders discussed several projects, including the future of the Town Center site and a Sarasota County-operated library on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Myakka City residents Heidi and Wayne Minihkeim stand in front of Myakka City's "triangle," located at the intersection of State Road 70 and County Road 675. They oppose commercial development at the site.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 31, 2021
Myakka 'triangle' rezone proposed again at S.R. 70 and C.R. 675

Will Myakka City triangle be developed for commercial use?

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh stands behind Gov. Ron DeSantis as he addresses the media Wednesday morning at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 17, 2021
Governor says pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch the right choice

Gov. Ron DeSantis tells reporters if Manatee County doesn't want the vaccine, "we're fine giving it to counties who do."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2009
Christ Church project approved

Christ Church of Longboat Key's building project was forwarded to the Town Commission for review by the Planning & Zoning Board, but some residents still have project concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 7, 2009
Search for Sandhills

Lakewood Ranch resident and nature photographer Larry Roberts watched as two sandhill cranes celebrated the birth of their two colts. But late last week, the four have gone missing, and he's asking for help locating them.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2010
Sarasota postpones decision on Villages

The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners continued the hearing for the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South until May 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2011
Premier expects 20,000 for cup

The Clearwater Chargers and the Fusion Futbol Club will host the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase Sept. 3-5, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
A Sarasota County diagram shows where the new, two-story Gulf Gate Library will be constructed on the site of the current facility, on Curtiss Avenue. Photo Courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 12, 2012
Meetings kick off planning, funding of new library

Sarasota County library staff and Friends of Gulf Gate Library have begun planning to create a well-appointed, new facility.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A new Goodwill Superstore construction project moved ahead Tuesday when the dirt was turned on the North Trail project and a groundbreaking ceremony was held despite a pending legal challenge.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
North Trail Goodwill Superstore breaks ground

Sarasota city attorney Robert Fournier said that Goodwill is moving forward at its own risk because a challenge neighborhood residents filed against the store in Sarasota Circuit Court is still pending.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Jack Ranalli does not support the development application. He and more than 100 other residents came to oppose the project at the Jan. 16 Manatee County Planning Commission meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2020
Car lot plan advances in Manatee County

County planning board approves auto sales as a potential use for a parcel near GreyHawk Landing.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key firefighter and paramedic David Oliger is dressed in protective gear to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 27, 2020
Longboat Key first responders take precautions amid coronavirus pandemic

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department is taking several precautionary measures to protect first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Sept., 3, Keith Kitchner, an assistant store manager at another store,  helps stock products for the new Lakewood Ranch location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Publix opens new Lakewood Ranch location

More tenants in the University Corner shopping center should open in the first quarter of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
Bayfront Park's Recreation Center was donated to the town in 1984. Consultants say it would be better off replaced than renovated.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Talk of culture, recreation centers intertwine

Longboat leaders urge caution in moving ahead with building proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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