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Trumpeter Vincent DiMartino has more than 160 cornets and trumpets in his collection.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 1, 2023
Renowned trumpeter takes center stage in Lakewood Ranch

Vincent DiMartino is the featured soloist during the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble's Spring Concert at Peach Presbyterian.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joe R. Hembree, Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown, city commissioners Suzanne Atwell and Liz Alpert, Elita Kane, Janis Krums, Chris Gallagher, Mark Kauffman, Tom Jackson and Kelley Lavin pose at today's groundbreaking.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2016
S'macks, Sarasota Magazine to move into State Street building

At the groundbreaking for the development at 1500 State St., the project team shared a list of five commercial tenants for the mixed-use downtown building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 26, 2021
Sarasota teacher finishes as runner-up for Florida Teacher of the Year

Fruitville Elementary School teacher Kari Johnson, the Sarasota Schools Teacher of the Year, was one of five finalists for the statewide honor.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Florida Department of Transportation has signaled an interest in shifting the design of Fruitville Road from an almost-exclusive emphasis on cars to one that more effectively serves cyclists, pedestrians and transit users.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2020
State examines future of Fruitville Road corridor

The state is emphasizing safety and multimodal transportation as it considers changes to a road that stretches from the interstate to downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Beach is the number 6 beach in the United States, according to USA Today.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 1, 2019
No time to lose: Must do places to visit before summer is over

With the kids or without, here are five must-experience destinations for summer vacation in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Betty Atchison as Cher has people getting up and grooving.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 5, 2022
Project Pride leads off June with Grand Carnival fundraiser

The debut event had music tribute acts for Cher, Brittany Spears and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mrs. Boyd’s class from Bayhaven Elementary School pose in front of “Puzzled Eyes” by Dan McGibbon, Friday, April 20.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences

Students from Sarasota and Manatee counties visited Embracing Our Differences, an outdoor art exhibit at Island Park on the Bayfront in downtown Sarasota, Friday, April 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Robert Carey helped pioneer the field of robotic surgery at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 14, 2021
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Robert Carey

Dr. Robot Carey has conducted more than 2,300 robotic surgeries at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Health
Hired in September 2020, Players Centre CEO William Skaggs is overseeing the theater’s move to Lakewood Ranch while pursuing interim options for performances during construction of a new venue. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • December 2, 2021
Players Centre pursues lease of Sarasota's Municipal Auditorium

The city and the Players Centre for Performing Arts could partner on the use of a city-owned bayfront facility for the next five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Courtesy photo)
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 10, 2022
Casey Key home makes the most of its tranquil surroundings

A spacious Casey Key estate reflects a life well lived for the former CEO of Cadbury and his family.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Unit 1802 of the Vue was built in  2017. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,274 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 23, 2021
Casey Key home sells for $7.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 10-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Allini fizzy bath truffles: $18.95. Allini bath bombs: $6.95. Allini artisan bar soap: $9.95. Set of 3 cosmetic bags: $59.95. Yellow natural sponge: $19.95.
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 10, 2022
Up and down the keys, great gifts abound

Want to bring something special to a special someone? These local offerings lend a personal touch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
1. Mooney junior Jordyn Byrd was named the Gatorade Florida Volleyball Player of the Year in January.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 26, 2022
Top 10 moments from the Sarasota high school sports season

State championships, incredible streaks and a Player of the Year award: The 2021-2022 season had it all.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 28, 2021
Sarasota's mask mandate takes full effect Monday morning

Measure would send students home for non-compliance with rule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rams quarterback Jeremiah Dawson through a touchdown pass against Venice High in the playoffs last season. He is the only QB listed on the team's roster as of Aug. 17. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2022
Rams football hopes 2022 brings a deep postseason run

Riverview has another strong squad led by five-star defensive back Charles Lester III.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Columnist Ryan Kohn got a personal experience with dragon boating in 2019. He knows what a workout it can be. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 2, 2022
How to stay cool in Sarasota while staying active

Every year, Ryan Kohn finds ways to avoid the summer heat. Every year, his ideas get a bit more out-there.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Check with rental company first
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 31, 2023
Check with rental company first

What first appeared as a stolen rental car turned out to be a scheduled towing. This and other Longboat police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 8, 2021
Sarasota embraces medieval life at Suncoast Renaissance Festival

Locals lived it up at the weekend festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Angela Long gives high fives to her NBP Dragons paddlers after getting off the water during the 2022 Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival. Long was named the head paddling coach at Nathan Benderson Park in 2021.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2022
Benderson Park paddling coach steers in a positive direction

Beloved Coach Angela Long has high hopes for the future of Nathan Benderson Park's four dragon boat teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Derr and Adrian Moore |
  • August 17, 2022
Traffic and pedestrian safety require realism, not slogans

Although the Vision Zero program sounds like a good idea to make roads safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, governments should still measure its trade-offs.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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