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Maya Biter, age 6, takes in a view of the sky through a telescope set up by the Sidewalk Science Center.
  • By James Peter |
  • March 31, 2023
Southside Elementary STEAM Night entertains with science and art

Over 300 Sarasota children explored exhibits including telescopes, meteorites and robots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Architecture Sarasota's 10th MOD Weekend will feature a yoga class at the iconic Umbrella house designed by Paul Rudolph on Sunday, Nov. 5. 
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 9, 2022
Lido Shores’ homes stand as a testament of time — and fabulous architecture

This architecturally unique neighborhood helped launch the Sarasota School of modernist architecture. Its vision of the future is not a thing of the past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • June 9, 2022
Market Watch: Best of times, worst of times

More than a Dickens novel, it's our economic situation these days.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Riverview High junior Daevon LeBron said the key to "Madden" is using real football strategies in the game. Photo courtesy Daevon LeBron.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 16, 2020
Sarasota athletes get their competitive sides flowing with video games

Does getting virtual victories make up for a lack of real sports?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Urbanite's 'The Birds of North America' studies the lessons given by time
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 28, 2023
Urbanite's 'The Birds of North America' studies the lessons given by time

Time’s arrow goes straight to the heart in “The Birds of North America” at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch's John and Diane Justice enjoyed the event last year. This year's Empty Bowls will be a drive-thru on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. File photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 11, 2020
Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch adapts to pandemic

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee to host 20th annual Empty Bowls as drive-thru event on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Operations Director Paul Chetlain said there are still a few issues to work through, such as the efficiency of the remote guard option.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
Remote gate comes to two Lakewood Ranch communities

Edgewater and Country Club to use new remote gate system

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 27, 2022
A vote to save the republic

Our final installment of recommendations for the Nov. 8 elections.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Maddox Marchbank

The Sarasota High grad has received football scholarship offers from several NCAA DI schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Deysha Nelson, Amy Bodnar and Kevin Loreque start in this civic-minded play.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 29, 2022
'What the Constitution Means to Me' breaks rules and brings electricity to FST

The 2017 play by Heidi Schreck offers a portrait of the playwright as a young constitutional scholar at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tara Preserve residents Peyton Phillips, Marian Murdoch and Darby Connor at the intersection of Tara Boulevard and Tara Preserve Lane. Residents have been rallying for a four-way stop here since 2017.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 23, 2023
Key Tara intersection becomes a four-way stop

Residents of Tara Preserve have been rallying for safety measures at the Tara Boulevard and Tara Preserve Lane intersection since 2017.

  • East County
  • News
Derric Gobourne Jr. will perform at Cross Arts Collaborative: New Voices and New Works. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 22, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 24-30

Dueling productions of "Cabaret" and "Chicago" lead an action-packed week of song, dance, theater and more in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player Ashley Pater said her court intelligence and communication skills are what make her an elite player. (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Pater.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player conquers national circuit

Next up for Ashley Pater is the 2022 FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Any proceeds from the Chevrolets at auction would flow back into the same fund. About $12,000 to $15,000 is expected for each of the used vehicles.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 12, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department replaces chronically broken patrol SUVs

The department has replaced four chronically troublesome 2020 GM models.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Stacie Herrera, owner of Herrera Psychology, speaks with photographer Karen Arango.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 17, 2023
Art Center Sarasota addresses mental health in Latino community

A panel discussion on mental health issues impacting the local community accompanied Karen Arango’s photography exhibition "Rearview Mirror"/"El Retrovisor."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Liebe Gambe and her dad, Patrick Smith. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

An elegant evening ... with a few twists; With every season comes a change; The great adventures of Flat Ella; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Ed Janka (right) and Bob Brown sit in the living room of Janka's apartment. They did most of their work for the book in this building, where Brown also owns an apartment.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 4, 2019
Jordan, Nike and Knight: Ed Janka's basketball life

Ed Janka spent a lifetime making memories and friends through the game of basketball. He decided to write a book about them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County received a second round of funding in January through the American Rescue Plan Act, which is expected to extend the rental and utilities assistance until 2025. (File photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 27, 2022
Rental assistance fund hits milestone of $10 million disbursed

Sarasota County broadened eligibility for its Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 relief money in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Publix store in Longboat Key launched its curbside pickup service on April 11.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 17, 2020
Harmer: 'Community has responded well to restrictions' from COVID-19

Town Manager Tom Harmer said the “projected peak” for coronavirus cases would be in late April or early May for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's Tiger King Clayton Rosaire
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 24, 2023
Despite mistaken identity, Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota is open

After Big Cat Rescue in Tampa closed, Kay Rosier says many people called to ask if Big Cat Habitat is out of business.

  • East County
  • News
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