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Isaiah Belt and DJ Johnson split carries for the Rams football team in 2023 — to great effect.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2023
Rams running game makes team a contender

Riverview High football has churned out 2,232 rushing yards through nine games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Time for governor to step up — or Ziegler to step down
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 11, 2024
Time for governor to step up — or Ziegler to step down

The Longboat Key Democratic Club calls for Gov. DeSantis to remove Bridget Ziegler from the Sarasota School Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Subject to a $49,106 lien form the Longboat Key Code of Enforcement Board, the home at 549 Hornblower Lane is now listed for sale at nearly $1.9 million.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Key commissioner calls for Code Enforcement Board changes after record fine

Phill Younger said outsized fine is proof the board members are not doing the job correctly.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Turtle Watch President Tim Thurman spot checks a nest towards the end of turtle season. Photo courtesy of Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 20, 2021
Longboat Key's new sea turtle regulations take effect in 2022

The rules officially take effect on Jan. 2, 2022, but are applicable during sea turtle season from May 1 - Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A building proposed at 1312 N. Tamiami Trail includes eight residential units on the top floor and one level of commercial space.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2024
Plans for 181 affordable residences seek city approval

The four projects that went before the Sarasota Development Review Committee would add a total of 197 residences to the city's housing stock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unite with shared vision that puts kids ahead of politics
  • By Liz Barker |
  • July 10, 2024
Unite with shared vision that puts kids ahead of politics

Public schools are the foundation of our democracy. How we respond to vouchers and charter schools is crucial.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Clarice was recovered by Mote on Oct. 31, 2023.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 19, 2024
Sea turtle released at Lido Key after rehabilitation at Mote

Clarice the loggerhead sea turtle was found last Halloween and was released on March 18 after care at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tommy Gregory, Roberts Dameus, Derek Reich and Fiona McFarland field questions from moderator Morgan Bentley. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 20, 2022
Florida House candidates discuss state budget, education, constitutional carry

General election candidates for Florida House of Representatives seats 72 and 73 field questions on issues from SRQ Tiger Bay Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling Trail is an exmaple of a project that may receive funding from multimodal impact fees.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 4, 2024
City development impact fees likely to rise in 2025

Most recently updated in 2016, the multimodal impact fees imposed on developers aren't keeping up with the infrastructure needs brought by growth in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz helped the city transition to a form-based code, and he thinks Sarasota could benefit from the same changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Conversation with Manny Diaz

The former Miami mayor talks about form-based codes, branding a city and habitual complainers at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Livy Scanlon stars in "Judith."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 1, 2024
Shakespeare's sister hits the Urbanite Theatre stage in ‘Judith’

Playwright Katie Bender brings the sister of William Shakespeare to the forefront in the one-person play “Judith," which is making its world premiere at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Passenger traffic at SRQ increased by 3 million passengers from 2018 to 2023.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 6, 2024
Food service vendor loses contract at SRQ airport, cuts nearly 100 jobs

New concessions and shops, with several local brands among them, are coming to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder Grant McCray is the No. 25 prospect in the San Francisco Giants' system according to MLB.com. (Photo courtesy of Shelly Valenzuela via San Jose Giants)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2022
Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder now a Single A star in the minors

Grant McCray is on a quest to reach the big leagues with the San Francisco Giants.

  • East County
  • Sports
Golf course architect Richard Mandell watches as the first green, No. 15, is sprigged at Bobby Jones Golf Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2023
Bobby Jones restoration reaches last major milestone

Sprigging the greens at the city-owned golf course means rebuilding the Donald Ross design is nearing completion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Captain Rick Hankins, Sgt. Lee Smith, Sgt. Sean Butler and Chief George Turner at Butler's promotion ceremony.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 5, 2022
Former NYPD detective moves up to sergeant with Longboat Police

Sean Butler joined barrier island's department in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Trey Studi, who plays third base and catcher, said his favorite moment of All-Stars was hitting a double in the gap against Saint Petersburg in the sectional tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Little League U10 All-Stars reach state tournament

The team made its run to states by playing small ball as a complete unit.

  • East County
  • Sports
University Park's Ronni Loundy and Eileen Cantarella, the co-chairs of Answer to Cancer SRQ, are raising $100,000 this year for research that is exploring the relationship with aging and metastatic breast cancer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 15, 2023
University Park duo works to raise money for American Cancer Society

Ronni Loundy and Eileen Cantarella's team, Answer to Cancer SRQ, is working to raise $100,000 this year for cancer research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota 4-year-old Alona Hymel is in fashion, sporting the beads she collected at the Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 26, 2024
Lakewood Ranch salutes veterans with annual parade

Thousands attended the Tribute to Heroes at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eric Troyer of Kerkering, Barberio & Co. presents the award to Evan Samson.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 21, 2023
Sarasota Chamber honors area young professionals at summit event

Tiona Settles of CenterPlace Health and Evan Samson of DMSI International both received the Young Professional of the Year Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New York trumpet player and Sarasota Jazz Festival Music Director Terell Stafford performs March 17, 2023, at the Sarasota Jazz Festival.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 30, 2023
Don't miss these Sarasota events in 2024

Sarasota offers events to suit many interests in 2024.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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