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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
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport expects to serve 4.3 million passengers in 2023, up from 1.3 mlllion in 2019.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 19, 2023
SRQ nears final approval for commercial development

One more City Commission vote remains in the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's quest to win rezoning to build revenue-producing properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jane Hughes is a Longboat Key resident and author.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 17, 2023
Longboaters sip, shop and spy for the library

Author Jane Hughes signed copies of her latest book, "The Spy's Wife," at a Sip & Shop event to benefit Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Fully Committed" comes to the Sarasota Jewish Theatre from Jan. 31 through Feb. 4, 2024.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • October 9, 2023
Sarasota Jewish Theatre's shows echo real-life events

The confluence between news and arts has surprised Artistic Director Carole Kleinberg.

  • Arts + Culture
The former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been abandoned for more than seven years.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboat Colony application approved for expedited hearing schedule

The Planning and Zoning Board and the Town Commission are scheduled to hear, and decide on, the application for developing the former site of the Colony before town elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Through increased training and a cohesive effort between all departments, Town Manager Howard Tipton hopes to push the town toward the Florida Governor Governor's Sterling Award.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 10, 2023
Longboat seeks institutional Sterling Award through exemplary service

Town Manager Howard Tipton hopes to begin a long process of institutional excellence and cross sectional training, with the goal of the Florida Governor’s Sterling Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Grove bartender Billy Sapadith is a pro at keeping happy hour happy.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 18, 2023
Get a great cocktail and a great deal at these area happy hours

Lakewood Ranch is filled with happy hours. Here are seven of the happiest.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
UF/FAS extension water resources agent Michael D’Imperio, IslandWalk representatives Audrey Sansotta-Weis and Mike Wasylik, Suncoast Waterkeeper Executive Director Abbey Tyrna, IslandWalk representative Russ Gerry, START Chair Sandy Gilbert, and Healthy Ponds Collaborative science communications coordinator Victoria Goldner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 28, 2023
Sarasota initiative guides homeowners to help combat red tide

County stormwater ponds are only preventing around half the red tide-fueling pollution they are designed to filter. The Healthy Pond Collaborative released a pond maintenance guide to help.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josh the Otter visits one of Sarasota's elementary schools to talk about water safety.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • June 19, 2023
Rotary Club of Longboat Key's season of service

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key has been a steadfast pillar for the community, supporting philanthropy, youth literacy and conservation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dolphin Aviation scholarship winners Jaxson French, Gabriel French, presenter Shannon Ciaravella, Chloe Sebiro, Halden Parker and Sephena Jackson. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 22, 2022
Local students awarded at Dolphin Aviation scholarship ceremony

The ceremony was held June 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bayview Dental Associates |
  • November 21, 2022
Top Reasons to Visit the Dentist Before the End of the Year

Top Reasons to Visit the Dentist Before the End of the Year

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Myakka City's Olissio Zoppe brings his Cirque Ma'Ceo to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 28, 2019
Cirque Ma'Ceo comes to Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota

Cirque Ma'Ceo comes to Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 31, 2022
Robert John Katstra

We are sad to announce the death of Robert John Katstra.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The "Lime Babe" was designed by Karen Chandler, an artist at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime. One of the emporium's neighbors allowed Chandler to paint the mural on their wall so it can be seen when Bazaar patrons park their cars.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 19, 2023
The lights get brighter in Sarasota's Limelight District

An area along Lime Avenue is raising its profile as a home for artists, artisans and small business.

  • Arts + Culture
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy said that she wanted to allow for some creativity in the new sign regulations while calling for a higher overall quality standard.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2015
New zoning code aims to freshen up city storefronts

As the city prepares to overhaul its zoning code, the Urban Design Studio is working with merchants to develop new regulations governing signage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Second graders Wyatt Hill, Zachary Choibekov and Hendricks Perez
  • By James Peter |
  • August 10, 2023
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies welcomes students for new year

Principal Fayth Jenkins said the school located near downtown Sarasota is offering a number of new and enhanced programs to serve students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Mary Davis Wallace, who is the lead for the Sarasota Public Art Plan, at Garden Sculpture on the lawn at city hall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 27, 2023
Mary Davis Wallace talks about her proposed Public Art Plan for the city

Sarasota's public art lead and city planner spent 18 months creating the guiding document that will be unveiled in a workshop on May 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A synthetic ice skating rink was a main attraction during the Winter Spectacular at St. Armands Circle.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2023
Winter Festival redux request tabled by commission

Sarasota City Commission wants hard data from staff before deciding whether to permit a return of the Winter Spectacular at St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
District Five Commissioner Vanessa Baugh sits down to discuss her recent trip to Washington D.C. with fellow commissioners to request federal funding for the Fort Hamer Bridge, Pearce Drain Watershed and Gateway Greenway Multipurpose Trail.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 30, 2023
Manatee hopes DC trip will lead to major project funding

Acquiring funds for planning another span next to the Fort Hamer Bridge was a high priority for Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
Members of the Lorraine Lakes community in Lakewood Ranch are concerned a cell phone tower planned not far from the playground will be harmful to children.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 12, 2023
Lorraine Lakes residents concerned about planned cell tower

The Lennar community will have a cell tower built near its amenity center and children's playground.

  • East County
  • News
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