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Senior linebacker Noah Arce finds comfort in junior linebacker Chase Knopf.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2016
'Blank' and blue Braden River seniors take off helmets for last time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2019
Affordable Housing: For developers, residential projects come with costs, risks

Homebuilders say the incentive to build affordable housing in Sarasota isn't strong enough for most companies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 20, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A bag of sharp

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Financial Director Jan Brewer said the county will receive better-than-expected funding from the state. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2020
Manatee County gets better than expected boost from state

An additional $3.56 million is headed to Manatee County through Florida's gas and revenue-sharing programs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Where's the fire, Mack?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Sarasota Compounding Pharmacy |
  • June 17, 2021
Emerging Trends in Men’s Health

Emerging Trends in Men’s Health

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Downtown Improvement board members said large events, such as the Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts, are the only ones that can afford to pay the fees associated with street closures.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
Downtown leaders talk event opportunities

Officials are exploring the creation of a recurring Main Street event and a new position to oversee downtown promotions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Mother!" stars Jennifer Lawrence as "Mother."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2017
Film review: 'Mother!'

This divisive psychological thriller is cunning but too chaotic to be understood.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A makeshift nursery uses poles that were formerly part of the ceiling as supports at Jessica's Organic Farm. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 15, 2022
Organic farm struggles to survive in the wake of Hurricane Ian

Among the significant losses at Jessica’s Organic Farm in Sarasota were two nurseries that were ripped apart and the loss of trees and crops.

  • East County
  • Business
The Longboat Key Police Department often assists the Fire Rescue Department on emergency calls. Photo provided by Longboat Key Police Department spokesperson Tina Adams.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 4, 2022
Longboat Key police to begin accreditation process in early 2022

The Barancik Foundation provided the town a grant worth $274,850 to help the Longboat Key Police Department get accredited.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Do: Find a fun background. It'll liven up that daily meeting without showing your dimly lit apartment.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 3, 2020
Tips for successful videoconferencing

Having trouble getting used to working from home? We can help.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 24, 2009
Holiday parade may be cancelled

The city plans to charge $32,000 to the organizers of the annual downtown holiday parade, who say they don't have the money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Summerfield resident Stephanie Robinson believes the county should replace the 177 trees it removes from Summerfield.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 13, 2021
Residents divided on removal of canopy trees in two Lakewood Ranch communities

Some neighbors are unhappy with removal of street trees in Summerfield and Riverwalk

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 28, 2012
Walmart’s hard lessons: the “D” Word

Walmart’s hard lessons: the “D” Word

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2010
Polo Club celebrates 20 years

The Sarasota Polo Club at Lakewood Ranch will kick off its 20th season with The Polo Grill and Bar Cup Dec. 19.

  • East County
  • News
A Sarasota homeowner fought off would-be robbers with a machete, but the Sheriff's Office wouldn't recommend that method to everyone.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota sees decrease in burglaries and robberies

But if you’re still worried, here’s how to protect yourself.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • October 21, 2014
That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

That Fit Girl: Quick and easy energy balls

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells says the curfew passed Friday will help his department slow the spread of COVID-19.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2020
Manatee County commissioners vote in favor of immediate 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew

Curfew approved for Manatee County except for necessary travel.

  • East County
  • News
Svetlana Ivashchenko with Woody and Sue Wolverton
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 30, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets for Lawn Party update

President Michael Garey provided the club with an update on planning for the annual fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“Open Aqueous Exhibition” runs Nov. 17 to Dec. 8. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
Scene & Heard 10.25.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week.

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