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Orion Kerkering was named to the Philadelphia Phillies postseason roster Oct. 3.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2023
Sarasota baseball dad watches son's MLB dreams come true

Todd Kerkering, the emergency manager for the city of Sarasota, was moved to tears at his son Orion Kerkering's debut.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Students like seventh graders Jayden Lavalle and Kiley Nowaczyk have fun creating items and determining what to sell in the vending machine.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 9, 2023
New school supplies vending machine meets Haile Middle students' needs

The students stock some items in the machine and learn basic business lessons about cost of production and return.

  • East County
  • Schools
A plant grows from a conch shell in a display by William Tippit of Apopka, Florida.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 7, 2024
Orchids in Paradise show grows knowledge of the flowers

The show brought together vendors from the local area and beyond, as well as other Sarasota County orchid societies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Truly Valued serves about 300 children a year.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 16, 2023
Manatee County nonprofit teaches students skills to succeed in school and life

Truly Valued will host its annual fundraising event, Taste of New Orleans, on Oct. 28 at Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee Technical College culinary student Shamya Andrews shows Tieler Gittleman, the chair of the Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance, the finer points of using a knife.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 4, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance cooks up new event

Members from the nonprofit experienced the art of cooking at Manatee Technical College.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deysha Nelson, Amy Bodnar and Kevin Loreque start in this civic-minded play.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 29, 2022
'What the Constitution Means to Me' breaks rules and brings electricity to FST

The 2017 play by Heidi Schreck offers a portrait of the playwright as a young constitutional scholar at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The proposed Calle Miramar hotel violates Sarasota County's Comprehensive Plan, according to a ruling by 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Hunter Carroll.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 22, 2023
Court rules Siesta Key hotels violate density caps

Sarasota County's 1989 Comprehensive Plan restrictions trump the 2021 approval of two hotel projects, according to Judge Hunter Carroll.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
9th grade student Alex Lieberman and Evan Heck program the robot.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 26, 2023
Local partnership gives students hands-on robotics experience

The collaboration began with RND Automation lending a robotic arm to the Faulhaber Fab Lab.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 11, 2023
Seven-member committee to study future of Van Wezel

The Sarasota City Commission will select five diverse experts and two citizens to study the reuse of the 53-year-old bayfront venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SWAT officer Ben Smith keeps up with runners with three-year-old daughter Bryleigh in a stroller.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2023
SPD takes the torch for Special Olympics run

The run to benefit Special Olympics athletes will pass through Sarasota on April 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Sign Here" was the winner of the 2022 Sarasota Ten-Minute Play Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 8, 2023
Theatre Odyssey is back in search of the perfect 10

Synchronize your watches for the 2023 Sarasota Ten-Minute Play Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Tennis courts 7-10 have already been replaced at the Tennis Center.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 12, 2023
Fencing at Longboat tennis center courts nears replacement

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center courts 7-10 already had their fences replaced last summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lido Beach Restaurant is closed through December as the city renovates the concession property.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
Changes in store for Lido Beach pavilion

As the city begins work on renovating the pavilion property, it is also negotiating with a new concession operator to oversee food and drink services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An aerial rendering of a completed Bath + Racquet Residences & Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 11, 2023
Site cleared for rebirth of Bath & Racquet Club

Rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences & Club, the mixed-use development is expected to be a catalyst for south Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hundreds packed the Siesta Key Chapel fellowship hall and grounds on Wednesday.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 9, 2021
Delegation vote on Siesta incorporation ballot issue set for Jan. 4

Six legislators will take up the issue, which if approved, moves to Tallahassee for consideration.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The home at 610 Bowsprit Lane has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,072 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 1-5 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Country Club Shores home on Bowsprit Lane tops the week's sales at $5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Part II: ‘Courage to Be Free’
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 23, 2023
Part II: ‘Courage to Be Free’

The more you read Gov. DeSantis book, the more convinced you become that it is his way of giving voters a quick-read of from where he came; his principles; and that he wants to be in the White House.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
OnPlace staff members celebrating the company's one-year anniversary are 
Erin Steele, community relations, Sandy Friedman, business development, Monaca Onstad, president and CEO, Amanda Arnold, vice president, and Mackenzie Straley, director of community experience.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 21, 2023
Community lifestyle specialist spreads wings with OnPlace

Former SMR community relations director Monaca Onstad uses her Lakewood Ranch experience to enhance communities around the nation.

  • East County
  • Business
Connie Lyke-Brown in 2022
  • By James Peter |
  • November 10, 2023
Sarasota woman sets NYC Marathon record

Connie Lyke-Brown, 80, has run 44 consecutive New York City marathons and won her age group this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Work began in February with project completion expected in late 2024.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 28, 2023
Traffic shifts planned for Bradenton Beach sewer line project

Two lanes will still be operating with the western-most lane moved into the sandy parking area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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