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A rendering of One Park, which is planned to span across Quay Commons on blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2023
One Park controversy is now a criminal investigation

An unrelated project communication with a Planning Board member by a minor One Park investor has caused the suspension of all hearings about the project in The Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police Department 2022 Officer of the Year Timothy Bales with Police Chief Rex Troche.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 20, 2023
From saving lives to hurricane IT support, SPD honors accomplishments

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche hands out sworn and civilian personnel awards during the department's annual awards ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 16, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 18-24

There's entertainment for all audiences in Sarasota this week, starting with art galleries and exhibits and winding through theater, concerts and classic movies at the cinema.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Michael Gelety, left, and Wayne Natt
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Motion to dismiss Longboat forfeiture case denied

The 12th Judicial Circuit Court denied Wayne Natt's motion to dismiss a case in which Longboat Key Police Department seeks to take his Cedars Court condo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A 96-unit affordable housing development is proposed for county land at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail. All units will be priced attainable for those earning 80% or less of the area median income.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 21, 2023
96-unit attainable housing project proposed for Tamiami Trail

All units will be priced at an attainable level for renters at 80% or below area median income.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Public street parking on Broadway in the Longbeach Village neighborhood has been a point of contention for years.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 1, 2020
Longboat Key Commission has budget and more on its plate

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a regular meeting on Sept. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An important conviction for all Sarasota
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 10, 2023
An important conviction for all Sarasota

The Sarasota County Democratic Party chair calls for a denouncement of the Proud Boys.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Manatee Weight Loss Surgery Staff |
  • December 9, 2021
“Weight-loss surgery was the best decision I ever made.”

Gianna is with Stelios Rekkas, MD, FACS, FASMBS, Manatee Weight Loss Center physician and director of the surgical weight loss program at Manatee Memorial Hospital.

  • Health
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Firefighters on the south end of town will begin to operate out of a temporary trailer in June.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 5, 2020
Firefighters gear up for temporary home

Longboat Key firefighters will operate out of a temporary trailer after construction gets underway later this month on Station 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Martina Belanch
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 27, 2023
Sarasota Bay Watch hosts first scallop search since COVID

Volunteers met on Aug. 26 at Sarasota Sailing Squadron to collect data on scallops, wildlife and seagrass in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The City Commission has approved an ordinance that only commercial property owners can serve on the Downtown Improvement District board.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 24, 2023
Boutique owner ruled ineligible for reappointment to downtown board

Tenant Harmoni Krusing can complete her term on the Downtown Improvement District Board of Directors, but the Sarasota City Commission decided the board will be owners-only afterward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dad trades daughter to her mother for a cell phone
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 21, 2022
Dad trades daughter to her mother for a cell phone

An upset dad who wants more time with his daughter, and possessions return by her mother, holds the girl hostage until police arrive. This and other Sarasota police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Michael Taaffe, the chair of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, sees great potential in the park. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 17, 2022
Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy chair shares bright future for the park

Michael Taaffe, the chair of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, shares his dreams to make Benderson Park a thriving gathering spot for the surrounding community.

  • LWR Life
Although some commercial centers such as the Town & Country Plaza on Beneva Road are attracting new tenants, the county and the city are both interested in facilitating opportunities for more significant mixed-use redevelopment.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2020
County, city envision new life for shopping center sites

From malls to strip plazas, Sarasota officials are interested in redeveloping commercial complexes as mixed-use hubs with affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Joseph Novak, at 91, has had his 41st book published. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2022
91-year-old Lakewood Ranch author keeps writing on human learning

Joseph Novak has written 41 books and published more than 150 papers on human learning, cognitive psychology in learning and concept mapping.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An updated view of the 50 vertical oyster gardens hung under the observation deck at Joan Durante Park. Even from a distance, the growth is easily visible.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 14, 2023
Vertical oyster gardens grow habitats and communities

Vertical oyster gardens are being deployed across Longboat Key to improve the water quality in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mustangs Head Coach Chris Kawcak talks to him team at halftime against Wharton. Kawcak said he wanted his young team to focus on defensive intensity in the preseason and early regular season. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball is inexperienced but talented

The Mustangs prepare for the season opener with crushing preseason losses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kathy Black wants people to embrace the aging process, not dread it.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2017
Regardless of age, gerontologist says people can always live their 'golden years'

Dr. Kathy Black gives advice on how to live your best life.

  • Health
Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier greeted Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo on Monday afternoon.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 8, 2021
Sarasota city leaders address downtown transportation projects

Sarasota and Longboat Key leaders discussed roundabout construction, a new trolley and other possibilities to improve transportation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Natalie Oliver.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Natalie Oliver

The Riverview girls soccer junior talks goal-scoring and scuba diving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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