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The handheld section of the Lefty's menu features a Maine lobster roll, grouper sandwich, seafood tacos, smash burger, fried chicken thigh sandwich and soft shell crab BLT.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 22, 2025
Seafood restaurant opens Monday in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar will welcome diners to its Lemon Avenue location on Monday, Jan. 27.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Fannie Bushin with her toy poodle Miles.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 4, 2024
Pet grooming business puts safety, comfortability first for Longboat dogs

Fannie's House Call Pet Grooming owner Fannie Bushin's lifelong love for animals is married with her passion for creativity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The Red, White and Blueberry Celebration at Fiorelli Winery is about bringing people together to celebrate community and the country's independence.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 14, 2024
Fiorelli Winery celebration to benefit Suncoast Charities

Sales from the Red, White and Blueberry Celebration on June 29 will benefit Sarasota nonprofit Suncoast Charities for Children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mirabai Holland
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 16, 2024
Health coach offers holistic wellness education on Longboat

Mirabai Holland's Lose-to-Win program teaches participants how to balance diet, stress, exercise and sleep.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The site of the former Colony has been condemned by the town as unsafe.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 31, 2018
The Colony developer withdrew its Longboat zoning code change. Now What?

Unicorp eased the path to approval when it withdrew its application. A lot still has to happen before construction could begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview High's Susan Lowther finished 10th in the U.S. in points (162) in 2024 according to MaxPreps statistics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Susan Lowther

The Riverview High girls lacrosse senior is climbing the national points rankings in 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ryan Abernathy is the first to accept a diploma for the Class of 2024 from Head of School Deb Otey.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 24, 2024
The Out-of-Door Academy students say farewell to high school

The school's largest graduating class looks forward to their next chapter.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sharon Haas sets up tables at Ventura's about an hour before the doors open for dinner.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 26, 2023
Local businesses find ways to retain staff amid seasonal traffic issues

The town of Longboat Key and private businesses often need to find ways to encourage people to work on the island while some are drawn to work on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Brown Eyed Girl, captained by Cooper Tholmes, gives a wave to the audience.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota decks the hulls for Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Held in support of Suncoast Charities for Children, the 37th annual event featured 27 boats and a tribute to "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The fire truck at Station 11 raises extends its ladder in a demonstration of its capabilities.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 25, 2019
Lack of ladder truck sparks fire concerns on Siesta Key

One of the county’s ladder trucks is just minutes away from Siesta Key, but remains flexible enough to serve a wider area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Whether a parking attendant, Joseph's angel, a wise man's attendant, an angel or any other role, the Walmsley family loves coming together to participate in the living nativity each year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 29, 2023
Nativity tradition continues for East County family

Participating in the Tabernacle Church's annual living nativity is a tradition for the Walmsley family.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Supreme Court decided June 18, 2015, to eliminate content regulations for town sign codes, upending Longboat's regulations.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 9, 2018
Longboat sign code rewrite not to be heard again until after elections

Town staff have been working to rewrite the towns sign code for more than a year following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated its current code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carla Malachowski and honoree Bonnie McIntyre of Resilient Retreat
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 14, 2023
National Philanthropy Day celebrates nonprofits' impact

The event honored the contributions of 30 individuals and organizations in the Sarasota community.

  • Black Tie
The breezeway over Quay Commons in the proposed One Park development. A transfer of air rights to the developer is being challenged in 12th Judicial Circuit Court.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2023
Planning Board rejects One Park amendment request

A 3-1 vote recommends City Commission denial of a change that would allow the condo tower to span Quay Commons.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler, between Chair Karen Rose and member Tom Edwards, speaks at the July 18 meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 19, 2024
School board OKs changes to public comment rules

The board also discussed raising school meal prices and approved new staff positions.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Senior Andrew Scott, junior Vicente Rivera, junior Jonathan Leatt, junior Dylan Johnson and junior Vayle Johnson have the Lakewood Ranch High boys cross country team in the state meet hunt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 9, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High boys cross-country team makes positive strides

Lakewood Ranch High has a shot at its first team state meet appearance since 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
Flutist Claire Chase performed for a small audience.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 3, 2020
Van Wezel Foundation and Hermitage Artist Retreat partner for Unscripted series

The partnership’s first online production was held July 30.

  • Arts + Culture
Hagen Brody leans out the Bay Runner trolley during its inaugural run in February. His City Commission colleagues credited his advocacy for the program. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2022
Hagen Brody looks back on his time on City Commission

As the Sarasota native steps away from the dais, he discusses progress the city made during his five-plus year as a city commissioner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The National Hurricane Center predicts a system to move generally northward across the eastern Gulf of Mexico, producing heavy rain.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 23, 2024
Sarasota County offices to be closed as staff prepares for bad weather

County offices to be closed Tuesday; self-serve sandbags stations will be open Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Event co-chairs Kimberley Pelyk, Shirley Wulf, Joan Castellani and E-Dee Murphy
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 17, 2024
Guests SPARCCle at Starry Night Soiree to celebrate 45th anniversary

Benefiting the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, the event welcomed more than 240 guests to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Black Tie
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