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Cherie Landriau, Dan Ewing and Carol Taylor all have different dragon boat stories, but all three will compete on one of the sport's biggest stages at the 2022 IBDF Club Crew Words at Benderson Park July 18-24.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2022
Sarasota hosts dragon boat racing world championships

The 2022 IBDF Club Crew World Championships hosted by Nathan Benderson Park from July 18-24.

  • East County
  • Sports
A board highlighting planned repairs for the New Pass Bridge lay in the chambers of Longboat Key Town Hall at an open house hosted by transportation officials Thursday evening.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 22, 2020
Longboat residents' concerns quelled at New Pass Bridge forum

When work starts in June, the bridge that connects Longboat Key and St. Armands Key will have no lane closures outside the hours of 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 25, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School cheerleaders ready to raise spirits

Mustangs hold the crowd in the pompons of their hand.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Commission denies fast-track amendment

Two Sarasota city commissioners changed their minds, deciding they couldn't support a code amendment that sped up the permitting process for applicants.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Blanco will have two art pieces shown at the exhibition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota artist enters illustration exhibition in Italy

Artist Jorge Blanco had two works submitted to the exhibition running in Italy from Aug. 6-28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jarzi Realty Advisors plans to replicate the Solle Apartments at 24th Street and North Tamiami Trail at Sapphire North and Sapphire South developments. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2022
Planning Board OKs apartments on Tamiami Trail

The Sarasota Planning Board has approved the plan for twin apartment developments that will bring 120 units to the northern end of North Trail Overlay District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos taken by Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies on scene on June 4, 2019. All photos courtesy of MCSO.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key Fire's marine rescue team covers other towns, all hours of night

The Medical Emergency Response Team is made up of area fire departments who work together on marine rescues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The lanai overlooks a pool and a small grove of mangroves and sea grape lining the bayou.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 3, 2023
1950s ranch transforms into the epitome of Sarasota style

Dan Denton transformed an ordinary Lido Shores ranch home with midcentury bones into a spectacular, modern glass pavilion set in a garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Principal Todd Richardson volunteers to kiss a pig to help the school raise more than $30,000. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
Kid at heart in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary principal hogs the attention while engaging his students and staff.

  • East County
  • News
Roman Solomon won the Underrated Golf Curry Cup at four under par over two rounds. (Courtesy photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 14, 2022
Sarasota junior golfer wins unique event in San Francisco

Roman Solomon, the son of MLB All-Star Bobby Bonilla, took home the Underrated Golf Curry Cup on Aug. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
2-year-old Zakylee Elliott, 3-year-old Zynylah Elliott, 5-year-old Nikolas Cotirla, 8-year-old Ava Colindres, and 5-year-old Nikolas Cotirla learn about composting at the Sunshine Community Compost station.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 23, 2023
Third rock is the star at Earth Day celebration at Sarasota's Bay Park

Family activities and tables on the bay were designed to encourage appreciation of the environment.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Derric Gobourne Jr. will perform at Cross Arts Collaborative: New Voices and New Works. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 22, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 24-30

Dueling productions of "Cabaret" and "Chicago" lead an action-packed week of song, dance, theater and more in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Longboat Key Town Commission held its retreat Monday at the Seaplace Association.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 18, 2021
Longboat Key commissioners discuss Town Center site at retreat

Longboat Key leaders discussed several projects, including the future of the Town Center site and a Sarasota County-operated library on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shane Catts has operated Happy Paddler Kayak Tours since October 2013.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 29, 2021
Longboat businesses bank on a healthy bay

Business owners and residents explain why a healthy Sarasota Bay is important for the quality of life in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elling Eide's former Sarasota estate has become a leading regional research library and capitol of Chinese studies. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Gamma)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 17, 2022
Elling Eide Center brings a unique focus on Chinese culture

It's more than 7,000 miles away from Beijing, but because of the passions of its former resident, a Sarasota research library and nature preserve has become a leader of China studies.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 16, 2015
Christmas comes to St. Armands Circle

Members of the St. Armands Circle Association took a break from work and celebrated the holiday season Dec. 15, at Crab & Fin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Anyone who believes they are victim to this phone scam is asked to call the Longboat Key Police Department's non-emergency number at (941)316-1201.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2020
Longboat Key Police Department warns public of phone scam

Police Chief Pete Cumming said an old scam has reemerged in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of the proposed second Ritz-Carlton Residences tower along the boat basin in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 15, 2023
Planning Board tables Ritz-Carlton Residences plan for The Quay

Concerns over impact on Belle Haven and the recreational trail cause Ritz-Carlton Residences II developer to request continuance for its proposed 78-condo tower on Blocks 7 and 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club's Peter Moscovita is working on his second book after publishing his first in June.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch author takes new profession by storm

The self-published author is working on his second book after publishing his first in June.

  • East County
  • News
Office workers watched on the street as the Sarasota County Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire Monday morning. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2019
Vehicle catches fire in One Sarasota Tower garage

Emergency personnel have put out the fire at the downtown office building’s parking structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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