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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 22, 2020
Sarasota schools plan to honor senior class, host postponed graduation

COVID-19 caused the district to close schools and cancel many end-of-the-year events, but the district hopes to host graduations and dances in July.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Riverview sophomore Jayson Evans is in second place on the school's 100- and 200-meter dash lists, primed to break both of them soon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 31, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Riverview sophomore sprints into school's record books

Plus, a look at how other track and field athletes in the area are doing.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jasmine Dennison and Josie Golish, both of Sarasota, make their traditional visit to the Sarasota Medieval Fair on Saturday.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 6, 2021
Sarasota Medieval Fair gets underway in Myakka City

The Sarasota Medieval Fair begins in its new home at the Woods of Mallaranny off State Road 70 in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Out of nowhere . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The state’s vision for the future of Fruitville Road is designed to better accommodate alternative modes of transportation, particularly pedestrian activity. Image via city of Sarasota
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2021
Fruitville Road vision emphasizes safety, pedestrian access

A 20-year plan for reshaping the state road earned a unanimous endorsement from the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Make the margarita fit for your tastebuds at Takos Cantina.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 13, 2023
Take a shot with these tequilas on National Margarita Day on Feb. 22

Good tequila is tasty alone, but when morphing itself into a margarita, it becomes an exciting experience for all drinkers involved.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
This conceptual rendering, provided by the Urban Design Studio, depicts one potential outcome for the entryway to Avondale under a form-based code. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2015
Avondale residents mixed on code

As they help devise new zoning rules, residents are wary of growth along U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The season will focus on string instruments before allowing other instruments if pandemic conditions improve.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 4, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra announces in-person season at Holley Hall

The in-person shows will have 15 orchestra members performing for a reduced crowd at Holley Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Meals on Wheels Sarasota |
  • February 29, 2024
Delivering More Than a Meal

Each weekday morning, up to 40 volunteers arrive at the small facility, and within a couple of hours, 700 meals are being distributed throughout northern Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Rabbi Stephen Sniderman with Oliver and Isaac Lutkoff
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 10, 2023
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Hanukkah with dinner party

The Beth Israel Women held a dinner party after services with a variety entertainment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ailen Garcia Gorrita and Annalyse Neil paint together at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.3.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 3.

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Michael Moore shows the group the mock-ups of what the four-story aquarium will look like.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 11, 2021
Mote delivers aquarium update to Kiwanis Club on Longboat

Members heard a progress report on the new project planned for Benderson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town anticipates outdoor stage construction could start in spring at the Town Center site. Photo courtesy of Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 25, 2022
Longboat Key leaders expected to develop Town Center concept plan

Town leaders publicly addressed an independent effort to build a black box theater on the Town Center Green site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jacqueline Putrino finished third at the 2023 Florida Women's Open, her first event as a professional.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2023
Former Riverview state champion golfer sets sights on professional tour

Jacqueline Putrino will take part in the Epson Tour's Q School this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ice Rink Events employee Mike Sampson works to get the ice skating rink at Holidays on the Green ready for visitors. He said it takes about one week to set up.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2019
Benderson Development readies to bring on the lights in Sarasota, Manatee counties

Benderson Development's Holidays on the Green returns at new location in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Dan Goodman, a Lakewood Ranch High School physics teacher, died May 14.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 28, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High mourns death of physics teacher

Dan Goodman is remembered for his NASA career and dedication to his students and family.

  • East County
  • Schools
Opponents of the expansion of administrative review wore red to Thursday's City Commission meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
City offers mixed reaction to administrative review

The commission voted against expanding regulations that allow staff to approve development proposals, but the board left open the possibility of changing course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 10, 2012
Commission labels legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission has signed off on the following 2012-12 legislative priorities:

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Communities' Morgan Bettes-Angell and Nicole Hackel love seeing people enjoy the Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch, which has been named No. 1 in Florida.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch farmers market is named No. 1 in Florida

The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch is entering its sixth season.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 26, 2021
Fabulous Arts Foundation puts on music festival in Rosemary District

The arts and music festival went into the night on Sept. 25 and will continue with a film festival through Saturday, Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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