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Sarasota County has continued a discussion about a possible smoking ban on the county's beaches and in parks. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 11, 2022
County Commission tables smoking ban discussion

Citing a need for more public information and input, the Sarasota County Commission has continued a discussion about banning smoking on beaches and in parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A dress rehearsal for "Agridulce/Bittersweet," a multilingual mashup where each of the performers has a say.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 1, 2023
'Agridulce/Bittersweet' is a tasty concoction

In this multilingual, multimedia mashup, the play's not the thing. Collaboration is.

  • Arts + Culture
Government by the people? Not for Siesta Key
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 17, 2023
Government by the people? Not for Siesta Key

Advocates for incorporating Siesta Key spent fulfilled state requirements to conduct a referendum. But so much for government "by the people." Florida lawmakers decided they know better than citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno says in May 2023 that Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will grow to 100 locations and incorporate design of new flagship location in Tampa.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 17, 2023
New flagship Fleming's steakhouse coming to UTC

A restaurateur is building its new 13,000-square-foot flagship restaurant in Tampa and plans to grow the chain to 100 locations, starting with a new location in Manatee County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Rosemary and Theodore Jadick, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 704 condominium at 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Diane McCombe Bussandri and Norman Coulombe, trustees, of Quebec, Canada, for $3.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 26, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 10-14 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A condominium in The Water Club tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Camper Pascal Wagner garnered the most hits on Super Duper Dirty Day in 2000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
From the archives: Kids got down and dirty at camp

Once upon a time, Longboat Key had enough children to fill a summer camp at Bayfront Park Recreation Center. It was a dirty job, but someone had to do it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
District Five Commissioner Vanessa Baugh sits down to discuss her recent trip to Washington D.C. with fellow commissioners to request federal funding for the Fort Hamer Bridge, Pearce Drain Watershed and Gateway Greenway Multipurpose Trail.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 30, 2023
Manatee hopes DC trip will lead to major project funding

Acquiring funds for planning another span next to the Fort Hamer Bridge was a high priority for Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
The Nassoons practice for a concert at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church on Saturday. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 9, 2022
The Nassoons: A cappella for the ages

At 90 years old, Jeremiah Ford is the longest traveling and singing of the Princeton group, which is performing Saturday at a Longboat Key church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
NBP dragon boat Coach Angela Long and nine NBP teammates were selected to represent Team USA at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships. (Not pictured: Duneska Grant.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2023
Paddlers from Benderson Park teams make Team USA for Dragon Boat Championships

The 10 paddlers will race in Pattaya, Thailand, on Aug. 7-13.

  • East County
  • Sports
(File photos)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2022
New schools continue to be a growing topic

The big question is when to forge ahead with new schools in a slowing real estate market.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Waterside's Eugene Koshel and Sarasota's Dan Rutkowski converse during the Night Market on The Green at UTC.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 20, 2023
Hosting a market is an art form at UTC

Artists love making connections at The Mall at UTC in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County's pickup of roadside debris from Hurricane Ian begins Friday.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 4, 2022
Manatee County roadside debris cleanup begins Friday

No fees will be charged if residents bring debris to Manatee County's landfill.

  • East County
  • News
Dani Cameron, Paulo Giusti and Marina Elaine
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 17, 2023
Unconventional Evening 2023

Oddities were abound at the Sarasota Art Museum's returning Unconventional Evening fundraiser on Feb. 15.

  • Black Tie
In the 2022 parade, the Longboat Key Island Chapel had a car and a bike.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 10, 2023
Longboat's annual Freedom Fest brings 'shortest parade in America'

This year's Fourth of July festival marks 20 years since the Longboat Key event was started by Gail Loefgren and Lisa Walsh.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission also will consider amendments to its Comprehensive Plan at Town Hall tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 11, 2011
Commission to set maximum millage tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus this morning not to set the millage rate any higher than the current rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mindy Kauffman at the future site of Boo's Ice House and Dog Bar in the Rosemary District.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 27, 2022
Opening date for Rosemary District dog bar delayed

The owners behind what they believe will be the "doggiest space to hang out" battle various construction delays.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The dispute centered on work that James Armstrong performed on his home without obtaining permits, according to town officials.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 20, 2012
Commission agrees to Armstrong settlement

Resident James Armstrong will pay a $650 fine, have a $2,117.50 non-interest bearing lien placed against his home and allow a third party to inspect his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Taaffe, the chair of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, sees great potential in the park. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 17, 2022
Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy chair shares bright future for the park

Michael Taaffe, the chair of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, shares his dreams to make Benderson Park a thriving gathering spot for the surrounding community.

  • LWR Life
Rev. Chris Wood holds the cross during the Good Friday walk down Main Street.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 5, 2023
Stations of the Cross walk welcomes all denominations

The event is expected to draw 1,000 attendees from across the community and is led by area churches of different denominations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alonzo Rhodes, Anthony Segui-Pourel, Tamia Munnings, Jadie Raymond, Issac Amir Boyce and Elijah Quintana-Gratacos played in the Waterlefe clinic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2023
Waterlefe Youth Golf Program gives kids a love of the game

The program covers costs for underserved and minority youth, giving them an experience they otherwise might not get.

  • East County
  • Sports
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