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The Pickleball Club is expected to have 12 indoor courts and four outdoor courts. Renderings show what it will look like. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2022
The Pickleball Club wants to be the surging sport's indoor option in Sarasota

The 33,000-square-foot facility, complete with 12 indoor courts and four outdoor courts, will open in Sarasota in early 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Bonnie Caulson, Jessica Braemer, Ellie Casebolt, Lora Bostick and Shadeed Wright are at Grace Community Church on Nov. 17. The church made a $25,000 donation to Better Together.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 29, 2023
Grace Community Church focuses on outreach

The Lakewood Ranch church has a hand in many community events and supports several local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Apartment projects like CitySide have made the Rosemary District an affordable option compared to downtown, but the neighborhood remains unaffordable for many working class residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
Amid building boom, leaders grapple with Rosemary District density

The Rosemary Residential Overlay District effectively spurred redevelopment in the area — but has it run its course?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gene Kennedy, the owner of Bandit Movie Cars, brought a replica of the 1969 Charger used in the movie "Dukes of Hazzard."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2023
Burt Reynolds still the Boss Hogg at Lakewood Ranch Car Show

The Knights of Columbus event expects to raise $10,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 20, 2021
Class Act: A Good Day’s Work

Ken Zidlick bored of retirement decades ago. At 90, the East County resident is still punching a clock at Publix — pandemic and age be damned.

  • LWR Life
Lisa Schurr, co-founder and director of Support Our Schools, addresses the board, including members Tim Enos and Chair Karen Rose (pictured).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 9, 2024
Sarasota School Board votes to reject new Title IX rules, risks federal funding

The resolution defines biological sex as "an immutable characteristic that cannot be changed, fluid, or altered,” and pledges to support for legal opposition to Title IX changes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Luxe on Tenth project includes plans to improve sidewalks and landscaping surrounding the Tenth Street property. Rendering via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2021
City OKs high-density 10th Street apartments

The developer expressed hope that increased residential activity would be beneficial for the area on the northern boundary of the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shade provides a bit of relief from the sun at Harry's.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 17, 2020
Longboat restaurants get creative in normally slow summer season

The end of the summer season also tends to be slower for many of Longboat Key's restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zahrada I by Halflants + Pichette Architects, built in 2021, is an example of the Sarasota School of Architecture incorporating contemporary lifestyle features.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 3, 2024
Architecture Sarasota debuts 'Moderns that Matter' exhibit

Striving to preserve the legacy of the region's designs, the Sarasota 100 documents a century of places that shaped Sarasota's identity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Youth Sailing hosted its 36th annual SailFest Regatta on April 6-7.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 8, 2024
Youth sailors test their skills at SailFest regatta

The 36th annual SailFest Regatta was held from April 6-7 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dick and Lorraine Vitale will celebrate 52 years of marriage next May. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2022
Dick Vitale talks turkey, lessons and love at Thanksgiving in Lakewood Ranch

The ESPN announcer gave thanks for those donating to the V Foundation, his long tenure at ESPN, his family and his 52-year love affair with his wife, Lorraine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Girlfriend of Battie murder suspect pleads not guilty to helping dispose of gun
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • June 5, 2024
Girlfriend of Battie murder suspect pleads not guilty to helping dispose of gun

Nicole Roberts is charged with being a principal to second-degree murder with a firearm and is due in court June 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Several city representatives held a press conference on Thursday. (Photos by Harry Sayer)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 25, 2022
Sarasota pays tribute to MLB legend Buck O'Neil

The historic baseball player and MLB's first Black coach was recently honored with a mural and a key to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Milan Brkich
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 6, 2019
Longboat Key signs magistrate for code enforcement

Retired lawyer served Sarasota as assistant county attorney for 17 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
What’s in it for neighbors?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 8, 2024
What’s in it for neighbors?

Surely, Ride Entertainment knows what kind of storms it is about to encounter in its dream to add commercial amusements at City Island. You know the saying: Know your audience. Same applies: Know your neighbors.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lynne Byrd works with sea turtle and cetaceans. (Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 9, 2022
Mote vet tech talks rescues, wild animal stress reduction

Rehabilitation and Medical Care Coordinator Lynne Byrd, who has worked for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium for 21 years, will speak at "Meet the Women of Mote."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fifth graders Finley Hendricks, Alisa Sabodash, Noah Johnson and Danica Hall are excited to compete at the VEX Robotics World Competition after placing fourth at the regional competition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 2, 2022
Lakewood Ranch elementary robotics team advances to world competition

Robert E. Willis Elementary fifth graders of Lakewood Ranch secure a spot at the VEX Robotics World Competition in May.

  • East County
  • Schools
St. Armands Circle will soon have a new Italian restaurant concept, 15 South by Napulè, located at 15 S. Boulevard of the Presidents, which was most recently the home of St. Armands Oyster Bar.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 18, 2024
New Italian eatery opens this month on St. Armands

The owner of Napulè is opening an Italian restaurant called 15 South by Napulè.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
At the apex of commercial and residential property, Siesta Village is a frequent battleground for zoning conflicts. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 3, 2012
Merchants sound off about noise

Siesta merchants say the solution to residents' noise concerns lies in enforcement efforts, not reactionary ordinance amendments.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo expects the airport to serve some 4.5 million passengers in 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 16, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton Airport positions for continued growth

As passenger count continues to grow, the airport is preparing to begin its expansion to accommodate passengers and maximize revenues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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