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Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center in Athens, Greece.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2023
SPAC architect selected for its 'welcoming' touch

A cultural center in Greece stood out to the task force in its search for a firm to design the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 15, 2022
Sarasota RC Squadron trains locals in model aviation

The RC aircraft club has members flying their planes across Rothenbach Park daily.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 30, 2014
Message alerts residents about nesting turtles

With no code enforcement officer at peak nesting season, the town used a new approach to notify residents about turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After being selected as the new mayor, Kyle Battie presents his predecessor, Erik Arroyo, with a key to the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2022
Sarasota city commissioners sworn in, pick Battie as mayor for 2022-23

After Jen Ahearn-Koch and Debbie Trice were sworn in, the Sarasota City Commission selected Kyle Battie to succeed Erik Arroyo as mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 14, 2018
Patrons get a taste of Savor Sarasota

Savor Sarasota hosted a kick off event May 14 at Element.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Bob Harrigan broadcasted live from the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 7, 2022
Annual disaster prep seminar readies residents for an active hurricane season

Increasing climate temperatures are leading to more hurricanes, data shows. And having a plan in place before a storm hits is key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A man aboard a trimaran sailboat that was driven against the seawall at Hart's Landing works with a crew on shore to secure the craft with lines. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2022
Tropical Storm Nicole updates in Sarasota and Manatee counties: SRQ wind gusts to 51 mph

Forecasters envision 35-40 mph winds and the potential for some storm surge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The mangroves open up along the boardwalk to offer waterfront views. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 27, 2022
The best things to do on Longboat for every type of tourist

From marine life to Michelin Star food, Longboat Key has it all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • March 3, 2023
SPONSORED CONTENT Setting the Record Straight: Here are the facts about One Park Sarasota

To learn more about One Park Sarasota call 941-232-7035 to schedule an appointment at the Sales Gallery.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Lourdes Capote-Dishaw, a Braden River High School junior, will continue to work with Bobbert during winter break to prepare for the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 15, 2022
Barn doors stay open during FFA students' winter break

Future Farmers of America students return to campus during winter break to care for their animals and prepare for the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 24, 2023
Agnes “Dionne” Reinert

Agnes “Dionne” Reinert of Longboat Key, Fl, passed away on February 18, 2023, at 89.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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
A classic exterior only hints at the splendors inside this 6,600-square-foot home recently renovated by Nick and Nora Berente.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 19, 2023
Glitz and glamour dazzle in a Country Club remodel

This freshly renovated home delights with its finely curated luxury design.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Guest Author |
  • August 16, 2021
Letters to the editor: Siesta Key hotel proposals

Siesta Key leaders sound off on recent opinion piece.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Patti the turtle, file photo
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 21, 2017
Education key to Longboat's new turtle regulations, officials say

More enforcement, more cases but more disorientations: Longboat officials agree education is the best way to protect turtles

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cypress Cash seeks to build four single-family homes at 551 Broadway Street, 7009 Longboat Drive North and 7017 Longboat Drive North. Among the six apartments there now, only one of them is being rented.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 7, 2021
Broadway proposal would be first of its kind on Longboat

Plan to replace apartments with four homes taps into town's process to remake non-conforming properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Wolohan and Alice Green play pickleball at Bayfront Park Tuesday morning.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 8, 2023
Pickleball demand continues to see speedy growth

Bayfront Park pickleball courts are typically full with upwards of 40 people waiting their turn at peak play times.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marjorie Reda and Migda Cubero wait for the lighting of the 60 foot tree.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 4, 2022
St. Armands tree-lighting begins Sarasota's holiday season

With a switch flick and a visit from St. Nick, city's new centerpieces wowed the crowd.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Freedom Elementary School's Jenessa Bunker, Jakob Flemming, Camila Aviles-Pagan and Mya Barrett lead the Autrey All Stars onto the track.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2023
Olympian visits east Bradenton elementary during Fun Run

Richard Thompson, a four-time Olympian shares a message of encouragement, with students before they begin their run.

  • East County
  • Schools
Palm Aire Women's Club member Lesa Hartigan walks the runaway during the Mission Possible fashion show.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 6, 2022
Fashion mission accomplished at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota

The Palm Aire Women's Club of Sarasota shows its style with fashion fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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