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The Luxe on Tenth project includes plans to improve sidewalks and landscaping surrounding the Tenth Street property. Rendering via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2021
City OKs high-density 10th Street apartments

The developer expressed hope that increased residential activity would be beneficial for the area on the northern boundary of the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nora Patterson in 2015
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 15, 2024
Sarasota remembers Nora Patterson, former mayor and commissioner

Nora Patterson embodied the ideals of a true public servant, living a life dedicated to public service and leaving a lasting impression on Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A law to aid prison reform
  • By Adrian Moore and Vittorio Nastasi |
  • May 10, 2023
A law to aid prison reform

The Legislature unanimously approved legislation that will eliminate jail time for technical probation infractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High boys golfer Parker Severs finished second individually at the Class 3A state tournament in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 3, 2024
10 East County athletes to watch in 2024

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

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat’s hot topic: A garage
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 17, 2023
Longboat’s hot topic: A garage

More and more people are flocking to Florida. And they want restaurants where they can get in. Don’t worry. Longboat will be Longboat. Even better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo expects the airport to serve some 4.5 million passengers in 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 16, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton Airport positions for continued growth

As passenger count continues to grow, the airport is preparing to begin its expansion to accommodate passengers and maximize revenues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A baby turtle, who emerged too late to have a chance making it out to sea, will rest in this bucket until nightfall.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 27, 2020
Lower sea turtle numbers nothing to worry about

Sea turtle nesting remains strong, though not to the record heights seen last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chelsea Laggan plays Carmen and Victor Starsky plays Don José in Sarasota Opera's production of "Carmen," which runs from Feb. 17 through March 22.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 14, 2024
Sarasota Opera presents a 'Carmen' for the ages

Despite recent trends, the Sarasota Opera takes a traditional approach to the popular Bizet opera.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 21, 2017
Temple Sinai celebrates a new year of religious school

Temple Sinai celebrated the end of summer and the kick off of temple religious school classes on Aug. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 10, 2021
Blanketed with kindness in Lakewood Ranch

The Out-of-Door Academy students raise money to donate blankets to shelters in Sarasota as part of the Blankets of Hope project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 30, 2024
Attraction park proposed for Sarasota's City Island

Ride Entertainment wants to bring park golf, a 120-foot-tall tower ride and more to a reimagined Ken Thompson Park via private-public partnership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brandon Knecht previously coached the Riverview High junior varsity team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2023
New Riverview boys basketball coach seizes opportunity at 'special place'

Brandon Knecht is a Rams alumnus and spent seven seasons as an assistant coach between Riverview and Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tiffany Mautino is the new branch manager at the Lakewood Ranch Library opening this fall.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 24, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Library hires branch manager

The library won't be open until the fall, but Tiffany Mautino is going full-steam ahead.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • April 13, 2023
Patients with Early-Stage Prostate Cancer May Benefit from an Easier Treatment Option

Dr. Scionti has worked extensively with HIFY and has performed more than 1,000 successful procedures worldwide.

  • Health
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Bradenton's Pam Page, Joanne Telesco, Valerie Lipscomb and David Daniels stand outside the School District of Manatee County's School Support Center to express their disapproval of the district's policy on reviewing books and materials.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2024
Manatee County School District finalizes book review procedure

Despite concerns from a board member and some residents, the district approved a procedure for parents and residents to object to the use of a book in the classroom.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mashara Mirtolooi performs "To Error is Human."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 24, 2024
Music Compound songwriters showcase original compositions

Songwriters Showcase allowed students of all ages to perform their own compositions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
436 Polk LLC sold the home at 436 S. Polk Drive to Bruce Ingram Jr., trustee, of New Braunfels, Texas, for $4.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 1, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 16-20 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Lido Beach home on Polk Drive tops the week's sales at $4.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Neil, an American Bulldog, runs straight to Donte's Den Director of Operations Sean Hill. Neil was born deaf, so Hill said he needs a special kind of owner.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 18, 2023
Dogs become part of the family at Donte's Den Foundation in Myakka

Donte's Den is an animal sanctuary that also provides low-cost pet care to members of the military and first responders who are deployed.

  • East County
  • Business
Eric Sanders' Braden River High football offenses have averaged 28.7 points per game since 2012.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 29, 2024
Eric Sanders takes over Braden River High football program

Sanders spent 12 seasons as offensive coordinator under former Pirates Head Coach Curt Bradley.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mirabai Holland coaching clients via Zoom recently.
  • By James Peter |
  • June 14, 2023
Wellness coach builds healthy lifestyles one Zoom session at a time

Longboat-based health expert Mirabai Holland coaches clients through surgeries, teaches healthy eating habits, leads fitness classes and so much more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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