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Kody Lawton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kody Lawton

The cheerleader talks forming close bonds and his best moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
4. Leonardo Dal Boni received the 2022 USTA Florida Player of the Year Award on Dec. 16 at Payne Park Tennis Center.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2023
Sarasota Fast Break: 02.09.23

Sarasota Fast Break: 02.09.23

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Commissioners Reggie Bellamy, County Administrator Scott Hopes and Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge listen to Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's comments. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 24, 2022
Manatee County declares state of emergency for Tropical Storm Ian

The County Commission rapidly chose to convene for an emergency vote Saturday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 2, 2021
FDEP accepts Longboat Key's environmental projects

The town of Longboat Key is required to complete the environmental projects within 180 days of the FDEP's approval.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrea O'Brien learns about "The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You" from its author, Simone Knego.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 1, 2023
Bookstore1Sarasota book fair spotlights community of local authors

The two-day downtown Sarasota event brought together 28 local authors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 15, 2023
City gives input on downtown affordable housing plan

No action was taken, but Sarasota city commissioners request more research before it comes up for a vote.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County wetland regulations will be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 17.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 1, 2023
Wetland regulations set for review by Manatee County

Commissioners say it's premature to believe they will lessen wetland buffers to align with state regulations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 23, 2022
Deputies investigating North Sarasota County shooting

A 31-year-old was found in a vehicle with several bullet wounds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 8, 2011
Teams begin training for half marathon

More than 4,000 people are expected to participate in the seventh annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay March 11, 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Allison Coleman, a second grader at Myakka City Elementary School, snuggles with Ruby Sue, the school's future therapy dog, while reading to her.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 28, 2023
Therapy dogs gain popularity in East County schools

Myakka City, McNeal and Tara elementary schools see benefits of having therapy dogs on campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 11, 2022
Boys and Girls Clubs host 16th annual leadership breakfast

The morning event was held Sept. 9.

  • Black Tie
1350 Main residents argue that those plans expired earlier this year, and any attempt to move forward with a development at the DeMarcay Hotel site should be required to begin the approval process anew.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Top Story — March: Condo residents sue city, Palm Avenue developer

The 1350 Main Residential Condominium Association has filed a lawsuit against the city and the owner of the DeMarcay Hotel property in an attempt to prevent the construction of an 18-story building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County and City of Bradenton tie bars (1930s)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 24, 2024
Lakewood Ranch author becomes expert on evolution of tie bars

Joseph Harb, a former intelligence expert for the National Security Agency, uses his analytical skills to document his collection.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nathaniel Gruhl and Hayden Wilding were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 23, 2023
Two Sarasota High students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Only 16,000 students out of 1.3 million nationwide earned the honor.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dragos Alexandru participated in the 1980 Olympics with Romania and will volunteer at the upcoming U.S. Rowing Olympic Team Trials at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Take it from him

Sarasota rowing coach knows what Olympic berth takes

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
It's "The Mole," baby! Photo via Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 8, 2021
Binge Blog: Pluto TV is your new nostalgia hit

A Sarasotan lands on CBS reality show "Big Brother," and is competition show "The Mole" being revived?

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Key Club officials told the Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday they intend to build a future project at the Key Club that fits within the neighborhood and complies with codes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
Delays stall Key Club project

Ocean Properties plans to redevelop the Key Club, but first, the town must complete its work on an Outline Development ordinance that came to a stop for seven months last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 17, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Speaking in code

Police reports from around Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A plea for community engagement: Sarasota's attainable housing plan
  • By David Lough |
  • August 31, 2023
A plea for community engagement: Sarasota's attainable housing plan

As the city embarks on increasing density to create lower-cost housing, neighbors should still have a venue to give feedback on future developments.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Braden River tight end Cody Kawcak and linebacker Micah Fedd are two players Coach Curt Bradley is designating as senior leaders.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2023
Braden River High football team has big holes to fill on offense

The Pirates' starting quarterback and running back both transferred, but coaches are high on the team's overall talent.

  • East County
  • Sports
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