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With supply chains returning to a semblance of normalcy, new home construction in Sarasota County is adding to the inventory of available homes for purchase.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 22, 2023
Home prices resist post-pandemic decline, say local Realtors

Realtor.com recently ranked Sarasota No. 5 among markets where home prices are declining fastest. But local real estate professionals say the data tells a different story.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police dispatched to investigate late-night repairs
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 18, 2023
Longboat Key Police dispatched to investigate late-night repairs

A resident called police to warn of hammers and loud power tools being used in the middle of the night. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Survivors in Sync dragon boat team finish second overall in New Zealand, beating every team from the northern hemisphere.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2023
Paddlers share stories from international breast cancer dragon boat event

Survivors in Sync finished second overall at the festival, held April 15-16 on Lake Karapiro in Cambridge, New Zealand.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brielle Rivera Headrington, Mark Benninghofen, David Breitbarth, Andrew Long and Curtis Bannister star in Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "Inherit the Wind," directed by Asolo Rep Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 17, 2024
Asolo Rep revives American classic 'Inherit the Wind'

Director Peter Rothstein takes an evolutionary leap with Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of courtroom drama “Inherit the Wind.”

  • Arts + Culture
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
The town of Longboat Key has posted several of these "wear a mask" signs throughout the island. Photo courtesy of Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 11, 2020
Longboat could renew mask order in late August

The town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy runs through the end of August.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Sarasota High quarterback Alexander Diaz will play for Booker High in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2023
Sarasota football players find new homes for their talents

A breakdown of the notable football players who changed high schools for the 2023 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Duval's restaurant at 1435 Main St. is one of several restaurants in downtown Sarasota taking advantage of parklet dining. The city allowed restaurants to place tables over parking spaces during the pandemic.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 7, 2023
City moves closer to making street dining permanent

If approved on second reading, eating in the street will require permanent installations and cost restaurants $35 per day per space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
2 Steps Further Founder Cathleen Studdiford, Gocio Elementary School Principal Steven Royce, Ella Lahners and Kelley Bakan
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 20, 2022
Gocio Elementary receives donation for Step Up for College program

Sarasota 18-year-old Ella Lahners donated $1,000 to the program on April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dominic and Elizabeth Zaccone sold their home at 541 Harbor Point Road to Pierre McCormick, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $7,712,800.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 17, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 1-5 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bay Isles home on Harbor Point Road tops the week's sales at $7.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Scott Gutschewski holds up the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 29, 2024
Director gears up for 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Justin Kristich says increasing the seating is a priority for the Lakewood Ranch event.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 25, 2020
Girl dies after rescue from surf at Siesta Key's public beach

10-year-old girl was from Lake Wales, police said.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The arts have a powerful ally in new Arts Alliance CEO
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2023
The arts have a powerful ally in new Arts Alliance CEO

Brian Hersh, the new CEO of the Arts Alliance of Sarasota County, knows that the arts are more than a source of enjoyment. They’re also an economic driver.

  • Arts + Culture
Siesta Key residents have a 30-day window to appeal the permit approval.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2018
State approves Big Pass dredge permit

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has granted a permit to dredge Big Pass as part of a Lido Key shoreline renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Short-term plans at SRQ will consolidate car rental facilities along  Rental Car Road onto Block 7, freeing up land along Uiversity Prakway for additional parking lots and commercial development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2023
'Lots' of development planned at SRQ

The Sarasota-Manatee International Airport has begun working with the city to address its parking problems and plans to develop a commercial node along University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
August Code Enforcement meeting canceled
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2011
August Code Enforcement meeting canceled

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This is what LBK wants
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 14, 2024
This is what LBK wants

Longboaters want a community center and education center. A library branch is tertiary. Commissioners: Take control of the process.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The NBP Dragon Women's Senior B team took first place in the 200 meter sprint race on July 21 (53.638).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 25, 2023
Competitive drive fires up these Nathan Benderson Park paddlers

Evelyn Silverthorn and Claire Keenan are among the local paddlers to compete at the 2023 Club Crew National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
President of the Friends of the Haven Kelly Askerud with her daughter Mackenzie Holland, who lives in a group home on The Haven campus.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 15, 2023
Support group enhances life at The Haven in Sarasota

Friends of the Haven provides "extras" for the residents while also providing volunteer hours on the campus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarp Kaya and Carol Danisi
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • March 10, 2023
Sarasota Chamber hosts its 2023 annual breakfast

Chamber members met March 10 to hear entrepreneurship lessons from the founder of Boom Chicka Pop.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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