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Emergency officials from each municipality and from the county give an update Friday on preparations for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota County issues mandatory evacuation orders

Residents in evacuation zone A — including Sarasota’s barrier islands — have to evacuate between 2 p.m. today and 8 p.m. Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High School senior Jacob Sowards, 17, left, helps senior Ryan Stroup, 17, with a design for Captain's Cargo social media.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 28, 2019
Marketing students pick the right cargo

Braden River High School students see record-breaking sales with Captain's Cargo

  • East County
  • News
Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Thief gets bad news at Bradenton convenience store

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Damage and debris on Thursday near Southside Elementary. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 3, 2022
Sarasota school district schedules emergency board meeting Tuesday

The Sarasota County School Board will weigh hurricane and emergency resolution put forth by the superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The penthouse in the Epoch building offers 1,700 square feet of outdoor living space on two levels.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 13, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for June 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in the Epoch Building tops the week’s sales at $11.15 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Doesn't matter if Dad said yes
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 14, 2023
Doesn't matter if Dad said yes

A father was issued a citation for his juvenile operating a personal watercraft. This and other police reports on Longboat Key in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • 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
This home at 4034 Roberts Point Road, Siesta Key, tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Built in 1990, it has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,599 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 25, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 8-12 in Sarasota, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Roberts Point Road tops the week’s sales at $5.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lily Wojtkowski self-published her first book of comics, “Pretzel Rat,” at the end of 2021. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 17, 2022
Pet rat inspires tween's first published book of comics

Twelve-year-old Lily Wojtkowski’s whimsical book, "Pretzel Rat," was inspired by her pet rat, Pretzel.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hayley Roberts is a five-star tennis player according to the Tennis Recruiting Network.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2023
GreyHawk Landing tennis player has ace potential

Hayley Roberts is a five-star player according to the Tennis Recruiting Network.

  • East County
  • Sports
Connecticut's Luke Anthony won the men's Junior Elite race in 27:59.5.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2022
Athletes show perseverance during cold Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon

Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon contested during cold conditions at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
The COVID-19 protocols at Longboat Key facilities have fluctuated throughout the pandemic. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 19, 2021
Longboat Key updates mask policy at town facilities

Masks are now voluntary inside of town of Longboat Key facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lindsey Post and Karen Clark are led to the Manatee County Law Enforcement memorial by the Fraternal Order of Police's Phil Silva. The late Douglas Clark, Post's father and husband of Karen Clark, was honored with a plaque.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 19, 2022
Manatee law enforcement honors those who died in the line of duty

Deputy Douglas Clark, who died in 2021, was the first Manatee County law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty since 1987.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Donald Edwards and Peter Amster
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 27, 2023
Remembering a creative journey at Asolo Rep

Director Peter Amster talks about working with Michael Donald Edwards, Asolo Rep’s retiring producing artistic director.

  • Arts + Culture
If approved, the project would place 20,000 almaco jack in a pen suspended in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 15, 2021
EPA to revisit offshore fish farm permit

The Environmental Appeals Board has requested the Environmental Protection Agency to provide a status report on the permit with guidance under the Biden Administration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 29, 2022
Bumper to bumper charity event in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church hosts its annual Knights of Columbus Car Show and Cookout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
In order to further engage officials on the possibility of remaining in the city, the Sarasota Orchestra is asking the City Commission to make a policy determination that it is permissible to construct a venue at Payne Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2021
Orchestra holds firm on Payne Park request

Despite community optimism about finding a workable compromise, the Sarasota Orchestra stands by its belief that it needs to use land in Payne Park to remain in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Fesko wears a homemade costume for the parade.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Prix Boat Parade

Residents and Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix fans gathered downtown for the annual Boat Parade Friday, July 3, on Main Street. The parade is one of many events held by the Super Boat Grand Prix, which ends July 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Both residents and hotel guests at SOTA will have access to the amenity level, located on the fifth floor of the building.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Developer calls east Main Street 'what's happening next'

Rodrigo Trepp likes the prospect of developing in Sarasota so much that he's moving his company and his family to the area from Bolivia. His first project, SOTA, breaks ground soon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra will perform "A Hero's Life" on March 30, 31 and April 1.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 22, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra makes classical music user-friendly

Guided musical tours bring a contemporary context to a timeless art form.

  • Arts + Culture
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