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In July 2023, Program Coordinator Lindsey May holds a pair of sneakers that were donated during the summer sneaker drive.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 26, 2024
East County nonprofit provides clothes, connections to foster children

Local children in foster care can shop for free every month at The Twig.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The conceptual vision plan for Sarasota Square.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 18, 2023
Developer reveals transformative plans for Sarasota Square mall

Torburn Partners is planning 1,200 apartments and 500,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and commercial space on the former mall site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandra Frank
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 2, 2024
All Faiths Food Bank CEO leaves behind bigger, stronger nonprofit

Sandra Frank, who helped grow the food bank, will retire after 12 years with the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Author honors late husband's fights for justice and safer air travel
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 19, 2024
Author honors late husband's fights for justice and safer air travel

Plymouth Harbor resident Ruth Kreindler's new book details attorney Lee Kreindler's legal advocacy for victims and their families in major aviation disasters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
AG Lafley helped lead the formation of the Bay Park Conservancy and the opening of the first phase of The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 21, 2023
AG Lafley talks past, present and future of The Bay

The founding CEO explains the importance of waterfront dining and highlights the range of future options, including a food truck village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 18-acre created wetlands is part of a larger plan to renovate the 293-acre Bobby Jones Golf Club property. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 25, 2021
Regional board reverses denial of Bobby Jones wetland grant

Following support from county officials and members of the public, the Southwest Florida Water Management District endorsed the city’s request to fund a stormwater project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bequest |
  • February 5, 2024
Bequest Platinum Event: How To Solve Your Income Challenge in 2024

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Women from Longboat Harbour Condominiums come together to Summer Night Out every month.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 20, 2024
Whitney Plaza businesses host mingling event for new and longtime Longboaters

Driftwood Beach Home and Garden and Design 2000 Salon threw their monthly mingling event to support small businesses and meet neighbors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In this art piece, multiple shells are used to create a wave design.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 1, 2024
Sarasota Shell Show will combine arts, crafts and science

The event will showcase rare shells and artisanal creations by members of the Sarasota Shell Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Christian Ziegler speaks at the 17th Street Park expansion groundbreaking Nov. 4 2022.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • July 1, 2024
Christian Ziegler's phone contents to stay secret, judge rules

Police violated the former GOP chair's rights in a sexual assault investigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 6, 2023
Waste Management updates schedule for hurricane debris collection

The company provided the town with a schedule for pickups to help residents dispose of hurricane-related debris Sept. 6-7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Proposed height restrictions on Longboat Key could alter plans to redevelop Colony Resort. Rendering
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 14, 2016
Colony plans unshaken by proposed Longboat Key height limits

Developer Chuck Whittall said proposed height limitations would not change his plan at this point.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Drone pictures from August 2023 show the St. Regis Longboat Key making progress ahead of its expected March 2024 completion.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 2, 2023
St. Regis parking lot approved, ending lengthy parking debate

The public hearing on Oct. 2 saw no public comment and a stamp of approval on the new parking lot plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynthia Sayer plays the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Jan. 19.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 13, 2025
Cynthia Sayer brings her hot banjo show to Sarasota

A recent winner of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize, Cynthia Sayer got her start by performing in a nursing home.

  • Arts + Culture
East County's Mark Stanoch is running for the District 1 seat of the School Board of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 9, 2024
Resident wants to give back to the community through school board seat

Mark Stanoch says serving on the Manatee County School Board will be an opportunity to make the district better for his grandchildren and all children.

  • East County
  • Schools
Braden River Library is one of seven locations in the Manatee County Public Library System.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2024
Don't be a knucklehead. Take an eBay class at the Braden River Library.

Mike Ivankovich, an eBay guru, offers free seminar about how to buy and sell online.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Ariel Aparicio-Jerro has taken over the reins of WSLR/Fogartyville from founders Arlene Sweeting and David Beaton.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 21, 2024
Ariel Aparicio-Jerro gets into the groove at Fogartyville

The musician and arts administrator talks about his new job managing the music venue.

  • Arts + Culture
Wilderley Mauricette
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 20, 2024
Ringling College graduate harnesses Sarasota’s Black history for feature film

Wilderley Mauricette was granted the opportunity by the Mometu College Short Film Festival in Los Angeles to adapt his short film 'Spare Me' into a feature-length production.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods are among those most prone to flooding during high tide.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 26, 2023
Careful planning, budgeting required for north-end drainage improvements

The Sleepy Lagoon and Buttonwood neighborhoods have long had an issue with drainage. A drainage committee and the town are committed to realizing improvement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Children's Fountain is expected to be open over the weekend.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 5, 2018
Children’s Fountain closes after lightning strike

The Children’s Fountain at Bayfront Park is closed today and Tuesday after lightning struck the attraction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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