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Cox Family ER Reunion
  • By Manatee Memorial Hospital |
  • February 26, 2026
Every Heart is Worth Fighting For

On Christmas Eve 2023, newlyweds Lauren and Kahler Cox were headed home from an extended family vacation on Florida’s Gulf Coast when their lives changed forever. While driving, Kahler, just 29 years old, began to feel what he thought was indigestion.

  • Health
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Carla Noack, Brian Wallace, Zach Harris, Sally Wingert and Ashley Raymond star in Asolo Repertory Theatre's "The Unfriend," which runs through March 22 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 2, 2026
Asolo Rep's dark comedy 'The Unfriend' explores the pitfalls of casual invitations

"Dr. Who" writer Steven Moffat's play is having its U.S. premiere in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Commissioner Amanda Ballard attends the Under One Roof ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 1. She's up for reelection in District 2.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 7, 2026
Manatee County Commission's power structure could be altered by 2026 election

Three seats are up for grabs with incumbents Mike Rahn and Amanda Ballard defending and Jason Bearden bowing out.

  • East County
  • News
Olivier Latry takes a bow.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 8, 2026
Notre-Dame organist offers concert dedicating pipe organ at SAKLC

Olivier Latry visited Sarasota to provide the concert that dedicated the St. Armands Lutheran Church's Schantz pipe organ installed in 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Center for Aging Resources and Enrichment is leading a public seminar on artificial intelligence, fraud and online safety on March 25. Registration required.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 11, 2026
Learn about online scams, artificial intelligence at public seminar

The Center for Aging Resources and Enrichment invites the public to join a seminar on artificial intelligence, fraud and safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carla Noack, Ashley Raymond, Sally Wingert and Zach Harris star in Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "The Unfriend."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 23, 2026
A British comedy of manners pops up at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Peter Rothstein shares his take on directing Asolo Rep's production of Steven Moffat's "The Unfriend."

  • Arts + Culture
Man alleges damage to his Corvette during car carrier drop-off
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 25, 2025
Man alleges damage to his Corvette during car carrier drop-off

A car carrier drop-off goes wrong and a man’s wife returns home without her car. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key’s Planning and Zoning Board met at Town Hall Tuesday, Nov. 18 to discuss solar panels, building inspections and tree regulations.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 25, 2025
Longboat Key to consider adding solar power chapter to town code

Solar panel installations are not prohibited under town code currently but could still lead to code enforcement action.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Elite Sports Recovery Center |
  • March 26, 2026
Unlocking the Power of Active Healing

In today’s world of performance and longevity, recovery is no longer passive.

  • Health
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Commissioner-At-Large BJ Bishop and Scott Dudley with the Florida League of Cities Advocacy Committee.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 15, 2026
Longboat commissioner picked as president of Manasota League of Cities

B.J. Bishop was reelected to serve as president of the nine-member group of municipal representatives.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • March 26, 2026
Many High Earners Risk Overpaying Taxes Every Year - Are You One of Them?

It’s not just what you earn. It’s what you keep.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Couch LBK joined neighboring Brista Commons businesses in celebrating their official opening on Jan. 20.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 22, 2026
Meet the people behind Brista Commons' new opening

Longboat's new "one-stop shop" for homeowners officially opens at the mid-Key plaza, covering realty, flooring, furniture and windows.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
This rendering illustrates the plan for three youth baseball fields at Country Club East Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 11, 2026
$7.2M youth baseball fields move forward in Lakewood Ranch

Regardless of the Manatee County Commission's decision, Country Club East residents are not finished raising concerns.

  • East County
  • News
Leading a wave of new additions to the Mustangs' program, Tristan Sheffield has dominated in his weight class as a freshman.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 17, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Tristan Sheffield

The freshman has piled up wins since joining Lakewood Ranch High boys wrestling.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary Schultz shows off the latest Lilly Pulitzer style on the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Women's Guild spring fashion show March 16 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 20, 2026
Spring fashion comes to life on Women's Guild runway

Members of the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild walked the runway in Lilly Pulitzer's seasonal styles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 4423 Bay Shore Road was built in 1938 and has five bedrooms, five-and-five-half baths, a pool and 7,615 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 2, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for March 16-20 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

An Indian Beach home on Bay Shore Road tops the week’s sales at $9.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
These dishes have delighted Sarasota-area barrier islands for decades.
  • By Su Byron |
  • April 2, 2026
These one-of-a-kind dishes are signatures of the keys

The plates locals return for, visitors remember and kitchens have perfected for decades.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A scale model provided by Renzo Piano Building Workshop shows the positioning of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center at the bottom, flanked by two parking garages. The Van Wezel (upper right) parking lot converted into elevated park space.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 5, 2026
Leaner Performing Arts Center plan presented to City Commission

Reduced in size and scope, Sarasota Performing Arts Center Concept 2.0 is greeted with enthusiasm by the Sarasota City Commission while funding concerns remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In new year, Sarasota parents may have 3 days to excuse absence
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 18, 2025
In new year, Sarasota parents may have 3 days to excuse absence

The Sarasota County Schools Board will gather public comment Jan. 20 on a new policy that will make the window to excuse an absence consistent across schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sarasota nonprofit Casting For The Kids helps children with cancer and their families breathe a little easier.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 6, 2026
Annual fishing tournament casts for a cause

Ben Shroyer has turned a parent's nightmare — childhood cancer — into a cause for good, helping families in the same boat as his was a few years ago. The waters off Siesta help fund the work the organization does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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