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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 23, 2022
Sarasota County Election Day turnout more than 36%

The winner-take-all school board races highlight a ballot that also includes countywide and state campaigns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi's new location is at 11627 E. State Road 70, Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 19, 2022
Tsunami Sushi targets late January opening in Lakewood Ranch

Construction delays resulted in the postponement of the restaurant's planned October opening on State Road 70.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2015
Top Story — June: Sarasota featured in Food Network restaurant guide

Indigenous, Shore Diner, State Street Eating House and a dozen more featured in city guide.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: 24 hours in Sarasota

President and his team stayed on Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
LJ Govoni, president of Fat Point Brewing Co., offers up a Keywaydin Island blonde ale at the grand opening July 28 at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 30, 2023
Fat Point Brewing offers pint-sized satisfaction at UTC

Sarasota's newest craft beer pub opened at a small, intimate setting on Cattlemen Road.

  • East County
  • Opinion
1. Jordyn Byrd stars in volleyball and girls basketball at Cardinal Mooney.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 3, 2022
The top 10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2022

These rising stars demand your attention.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 11, 2014
Debate reveals candidate similarities

Four Longboat Key commission candidates, for the most part, expressed a need for updated codes, a town center and a new Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working with the city of Sarasota on a project to renourish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 5, 2018
Siesta group readies legal action over Big Pass dredge

Save our Siesta Sand 2 is preparing to take the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to federal court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Miami-based cafe is expected to open in the UTC West District in the first quarter of 2024.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2023
Health-conscious cafe Pura Vida coming to UTC in Sarasota

The Miami-based cafe is expected to open in the UTC West District in the first quarter of 2024.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Maggie Sharrer, the wellness coordinator and Hope teacher, is thrilled to share with students how to be happy and healthy people. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ready to open for its first year

The newest school in Lakewood Ranch promises to offer education amplified.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tommy Gregory won another term in the Florida House. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 8, 2022
Voters put all Republicans on Manatee County Commission

For the Florida House District 72 race, Rep. Tommy Gregory won another term.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 26, 2022
My Hometown Fest returns to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Live music, food and craft beverages lead to funds for the Sertoma Kids Speech and Language Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Members of the public wait for their turn to speak. 81 people voiced their opposition to the proposed recycling plant.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 23, 2017
Commission votes not to allow recycling facility outside of Celery Fields

After a nearly 10 hour public hearing with 81 speakers, commissioners voted 3-2 not to allow the facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Venice Theatre suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Ian, but it isn't irreparable. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 4, 2022
Hermitage, Venice Theatre begin road to recovery

The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Venice Theatre suffered damage from Hurricane Ian that will require extensive renovation.

  • Arts + Culture
After Tropical Storm Debby, 77 of Longboat Key’s 341 nests were verified. Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 18, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby takes a toll on sea-turtle numbers

Before Tropical Storm Debby, 1,367 turtle nests were marked in the area; after the storm, only 244 nests could be verified. On Longboat, 77 nests were verified.

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  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 3, 2022
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton leads nation in new business employment

The region is not only the top mid-size metro area in the country for job creation by new businesses. By percentage of total employment, it tops all metros.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ballet students at Booker High School in Sarasota.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 20, 2023
Manatee, Sarasota school districts work to boost arts programs

After arts programs saw lower involvement as a result of the pandemic, schools are boosting their offerings.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney junior quarterback Johnny Antonucci completed nine of 12 passes for 107 yards against Riverview. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2022
As regular season winds down, Sarasota high school football teams have work to do

Cardinal Mooney got a key win over Riverview, 14-7, on Tuesday night to help its case.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key golden retriever befriends a manatee
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 7, 2023
Longboat Key golden retriever befriends a manatee

The two friendly animals got to know each other during a fishing excursion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Library has a book sale on August 10. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 15, 2022
The Longboat Library has a new collection of books

Many books from the remaining overstock will be donates to Little Free Library boxes around town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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