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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
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 8, 2020
Two Sarasota County libraries to reinstate Sunday hours

Selby and Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Libraries will be open for limited hours on Sundays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stacey Monroe, Samuel Monroe, Madelyn Halperin, Allison Kukanza, Caroline Reilly, Christie Gianoplus, Samantha Bickel, Barbara Anne Harper, Joseph St. Onge, Tyler Hockett and Nicholas Coelho. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2021
On their way

Proceeds from the Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K funded local scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 11, 2019
Pack the Patrol Car returns

The Sarasota Police Department will collect school supplies through Aug. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hallie Monserez was a defender and captain on the Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team. She was named to the FHSAA/Florida Dairy Farmers All-Academic Team on April 6.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2022
Cardinal Mooney senior athlete named to Academic All-State Team

Lakewood Ranch's Hallie Monserez's 4.0 GPA and excellence in three sports earns her state award.

  • East County
  • Sports
Allegiant will begin its new flights out of Sarasota in November.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2019
Allegiant adds eight flights from SRQ

New destinations from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport include Knoxville, Tenn., St. Louis, Mo., Louisville, Ky. and other Midwestern cities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 16, 2012
Laurel Park receptive to townhome project

A piece of land off Ringling Boulevard is the future home of 45 townhomes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy. Staff members are back at work at Mattison's Riverwalk Grille in Bradenton.
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 15, 2020
Restaurant chews on ways to survive, make it through summer

A longtime industry leader learns that sometimes not doing something — say takeout in the pandemic — can be a long-term benefit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A picture of the water main break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat Key estimates 11 million gallons spilled in June's sewage break

The estimation is lower than what the town of Longboat Key initially reported to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Mannausa said The Jewel will become his “crowning” development.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 31, 2013
The Jewel tower to break ground in July

The new luxury condominium building is slated to become the tallest downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
D'Arcy Arpke and Co-Chairman Michael Klauber
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 24, 2019
VIPs get a preview of what's to come

The Forks & Corks VIP kick off was held Jan. 24 at Sarasota Porsche.

  • Black Tie
Anna Kimbrell and Marti Sementelli will be in attendance at the All-American Women's Baseball Classic. Photo via American Girls Baseball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 15, 2021
All-American Women's Baseball Classic coming to Sarasota

There will also be a free clinic for local players at Ed Smith Stadium

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The town of Longboat Key has posted several of these "wear a mask" signs throughout the island.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 20, 2020
Longboat commissioners to vote Aug. 31 on extension of mandatory mask policy

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold an emergency virtual meeting on Aug. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 15, 2012
The Star Keeper Café: Casual comfort, seemingly undiscovered

The Star Keeper Café: Casual comfort, seemingly undiscovered

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 7, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival extends registration for first ever collaborative student film contest

Local students have been provided more time to register for Sarasota County School’s first ever Student PSA Film Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Conway Merchants along Main Street are upset with the grime that's built up on the downtown sidewalks.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
Merchants call for Main Street sidewalk cleaning

A merchant group is asking the Downtown Improvement District to help clean sidewalks after two years of buildup.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A condominium in The Jewel  at 1301 Main St. recently sold for $5.5 million. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,059 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.85 million in 2016.Â
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 28, 2019
Condo at The Jewel sells for $5.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Libraries will begin offering curb service pickup for materials placed on hold by library users.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 7, 2020
Sarasota County begins reopening some services

Sarasota County Libraries are offering curbside pickup and beach concessions are starting to open up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission discusses affordable housing policy strategies with planning staff during a workshop on Monday, Jan. 27 at City Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota officials advance affordable housing conversation

The city continues to identify housing as a community priority. Are policymakers ready to take meaningful steps toward addressing the issue?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 23, 2021
Siesta Key group fleshes out vision for local government

Organizers leading a push to turn Siesta Key into its own town have finished the first stage of their campaign. Next up: convincing state officials to buy into their cause.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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