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  • By David Conway |
  • June 10, 2021
City approves height increase for Lido condo

A developer plans to build a 10-story, 70-unit residential building on the site of the Gulf Beach Motel and Coquina on the Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adam Bradtmueller, a Sarasota High alum, ran a sub-4 minute mile on June 5 (3:57.91). Photo courtesy Xavier Daniels.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Spring college athletes get it done

A final look at our area's alumni now that the NCAA spring season is coming to a close.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 25, 2012
Forks and Corks event entices Longboat foodies

Epicureans will unite this weekend for the fifth annual Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival, which will showcase more than 50 Sarasota-Manatee independent restaurants and visiting winery owners and winemakers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 16, 2020
Sarasota High School hosts drive-thru graduation ceremony

The alternate ceremony was held July 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2016
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 12.15.16

Readers comment on Siesta Beach smoking regulations and the proposed dredge of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mark Moore of Duncan Sea Wall and Steve Knopik from Beall's
  • By Allison Moore |
  • August 14, 2011
PHOTO EVENT: Cancer Support Celebrity Bartending

Cancer Support Community-Florida Suncoast raised more than $4,000 at its first Celebrity Bartending event Aug. 4. at Urban Flats.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 1.21.16

Town to investigate Emerald Harbor Drive issues; Beach project receives reimbursement; Firefighters offer free CPR training course

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Application for developing the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort one of the three scheduled applications to be heard.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 18, 2017
Public comment welcome at Longboat P&Z hearing

Planning and Zoning Board members are scheduled to hear from three applicants who hope to reshape the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jonathan Fleece, the president of Empath Health and Tidewell Hospice, Debbie Mason and Renee Eppard, with the Tidewell Foundation, and Alex Sheen, the founder of Bcause I Said I Would, are excited to see what promises people keep.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 7, 2021
Tidewell Foundation donors encouraged to keep promises in Lakewood Ranch

Tidewell Foundation president inspired by internationally known humanitarian Alex Sheen.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Elizabeth Carey offered Father Edward Pick's personal items to parishioners.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 8, 2021
Father Edward Pick honored at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church

More than 100 parishioners gathered to celebrate the church's founder.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • March 1, 2019
My View: START is working to help slow red tide

Longboat-based organization explores several avenues to improve water quality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 23, 2017
Sarasota Chamber networks on island time

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce welcomed members to an tropical-themed Hob Nob.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy is expected to have about 740 students enrolled if the school opens in August 2022. Within five years, the school is projected to have an enrollment of 1,965 students. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 5, 2021
Traditional vs. charter: The differences

Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy will provide a new option for East County parents.

  • East County
  • News
Rep. Sam Graves and Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge converse before their flight. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 14, 2022
US transportation committee member gets overview of Manatee roadways

Manatee County officials hope U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, who is on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sees the need for federal funds to expand Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
Austin Bruce holds the award and Zachary Geiger holds the robot they built to win the VEX Robotics Competition at the National TSA Conference in Texas. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 14, 2022
Nothing nerdy about robotics title

Two Lakewood Ranch High students placed second at the National TSA's VEX Robotics Competition, propelling each other toward their aeronautical dreams.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2010
Kindergarten Round-up tonight

Braden River Elementary School will welcome its upcoming kindgergarten students during a special registration event tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Alex Benito Rodriguez as George Gibbs and Caroline Mixon as Emily Webb in Asolo Rep's production of "Our Town." (Courtesy Photo: Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2022
Surprisingly mystical 'Our Town' creates a sense of universality

“Our Town” explores the cycles of human life in a moving Asolo Rep production.

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Former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz helped the city transition to a form-based code, and he thinks Sarasota could benefit from the same changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Conversation with Manny Diaz

The former Miami mayor talks about form-based codes, branding a city and habitual complainers at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By SunCoast Blood Centers Team |
  • June 17, 2021
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Former classmates Gaden Thomas, Pam Wyatt and Ann Darling catch up over old photos.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 11, 2016
Alumni wish Southside Elementary happy 90th birthday

Southside Elementary hosts former faculty teachers, principals and alumni for celebratory luncheon Monday, Jan. 11.

  • Sarasota
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