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Kindergartener Eliana Gabriel sings and counts numbers in Spanish.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 27, 2022
Braden River Elementary dual-language programs sees success in first year in east Bradenton

The dual-language program has been successful at Braden River Elementary in east Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota does not currently have an Apple store.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Apple store coming to Sarasota

Apple's job website lists Sarasota as one of 23 sites for stores in Florida with job openings.

  • East County
  • News
"Mother!" stars Jennifer Lawrence as "Mother."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2017
Film review: 'Mother!'

This divisive psychological thriller is cunning but too chaotic to be understood.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 14, 2019
County Commission approves smaller, more affordable housing units

The units would also help potential buyers save money in the long run by way of reduced wastewater and other impact fees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In the hands of Xavier Foley, the double bass becomes as nimble as its smaller relatives, which he demonstrated during a recital Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Historic Asolo Theatre.  (Courtesy photo)
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 11, 2020
Xavier Foley expands double bass's musical territory

During Artist Series Concerts recital, he demonstrates level of versatility usually associated with smaller instruments

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
All along Main Street, signs beckon visitors to businesses. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
City signs: mixed messages

After tightening restrictions on private signage, the city wants to make an exception for commercial signs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2009
Key Club employees save guest from drowning

Staff members of the Longboat Key Club and Resort saved a Clearwater man who was swept out to sea by a rip tide Thursday, June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre's new property (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 13, 2013
Florida Studio Theatre buys $180,000 property

Florida Studio Theatre buys a new residential property to house its actors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Purim

On March 20, Temple Beth Israel members gathered for a reading of the Megillah, Purim play and party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Referendum to offer business-tax exemption

The Aug. 24 referendum vote is aimed at attracting new businesses to Sarasota County by offering up to a 100% exemption on property taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Garey and Asima Palmer served pancakes at last year's breakfast.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
Save the date . . . to eat!

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Public Safety Director Jake Saur says the threat of coronavirus in Manatee County is still low. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 3, 2020
Manatee County public safety director: 'No need to panic' about coronavirus

Manatee County Public Safety Director Jake Saur says threat remains low and county is ready to assist the Florida Department of Health.

  • East County
  • News
Some members of the public said the city should solicit proposals from other interested parties, but multiple commissioners felt that would be unfair to the group that submitted the hotel and grocery store plan. File rendering.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2021
City advances consideration of St. Armands hotel proposal

A majority of the City Commission spoke positively about a plan to build a hotel and grocery store on the site of the Fillmore Drive parking lot, though some members of the public had reservations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 19, 2013
Feb. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday; Sarasota City Commission Candidate Forum takes place tonight; Hearing officer upholds Lakewood Ranch IDA Vote; Sworn-in Sarasota: Presidents of local offices

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners hope medical marijuana dispensaries do not get turned into recreational dispensaries.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 27, 2021
County aims for home rule on marijuana

Commissioners remain opposed to personal-use laws, even if legalized by the state legislature.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 5, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Homes are going to contract much faster in 2021 than they did in 2020.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 23, 2021
Reduced inventories keep Sarasota-area real estate prices climbing

Median prices in Manatee and Sarasota have been on a month-to-month rise since June 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
People eat at the Cha Cha Coconuts in St. Armands Circle.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 2, 2021
One year later, Longboat businesses see a glimmer of better things

Season has looked slightly different compared to previous years, but businesses have found ways to cope.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This rendering of the proposed building — ruled a major revision of the original site plan — shows the building, including the preserved facade of the DeMarcay Hotel building.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2015
DeMarcay highrise plans hit setback

A developer's plans to construct an 18-story mixed-use building at the site of the DeMarcay Hotel have been jeopardized following a city ruling this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2021
In the Shadows

Although their teams drew crowds in the tens of thousands, traveling the country to play America’s pastime, many of their experiences were never recorded. Lakewood Ranch resident Leon Harris Jr. remembers his time in the Negro Leagues as one of many ano

  • LWR Life
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