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Adriana Perez, Lucero Guzman and president Jeanne Dubi look to a passing bird.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 27, 2021
Sarasota Audubon members keep their eyes on the skies

Bird enthusiasts work from a base at Celery Fields but show newcomers a hobby that can be done anywhere.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Marketing Department |
  • July 1, 2021
Summer Safety: Stay Safe While Having Fun

Here are a few tips.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
The sand fill work on Lido Key is progressing north toward the Lido Beach pavilion.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 14, 2020
Another judge rejects challenge to Big Pass dredge

The group Save our Siesta Sand 2 failed to convince a district court that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not thoroughly consider the environmental impacts of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nesting season runs from May 1 to October 31 . File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 8, 2019
Turtle seasons kicks off on Longboat Key

The first sea turtle nest was spotted on Longboat on April 26, five days before nesting season officially began.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Horowitz will play Detective Sgt. Fred Burchitt in "An Act of the Imagination."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 8, 2013
'An Act of the Imagination' opens at Island Players Thursday

Sarasotan Steve Horowitz who plays the Sergeant in the murder mystery play talks a little about his role and why you should come see it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2016
Cops Corner 8.11.2016

Crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Parker Severs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 16, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Parker Severs

The Lakewood Ranch freshman boys golfer took medalist honors at the Riverview Invitational on Sept. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney freshman Olivia Davis practices her jump shot with coach Rico Antonio. Photo courtesy Olivia Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 9, 2020
Pandemic won't stop Cardinal Mooney freshman from rehabbing knee injury

Olivia Davis missed her freshman season, but has three NCAA Division I offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City and FDOT officials are negotiating an agreement to place public art in roundabouts along Tamiami Trail, delaying recommendations for this roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 12, 2022
Roundabout art projects delayed as state agreement remains unfinished

Ready to send three artist finalists to the Sarasota City Commission for a sculpture at the Gulfstream Avenue roundabout, the Public Art Committee hits another roadblock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 8, 2010
IPOC addresses code changes

Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White says the coalition believes the Planning and Zoning Board's decision to change codes 'was inappropriate and ill considered.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 8, 2010
IPOC addresses code changes

Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White says the coalition believes the Planning and Zoning Board's decision to change codes 'was inappropriate and ill considered.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission approved a mural art project for the Palm Avenue parking garage by a 32 vote Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 4, 2011
Commission approves art project

Sarasota city commissioners also approve a new contract with the current Lido Pool concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2010
Longboat Key Club submits suggested code revisions

The Longboat Key Club and Resort submitted a list of seven clarifications to the town's zoning code on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 12, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 13, 2021
Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade returns to the bay

The boat parade made its way through the Bayfront Park area on Dec. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m., Oct. 8, at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 South Tamiami Trail, Venice.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 8, 2013
Commissioners to consider Ted Sperling Park fees

Sarasota County commissioners will consider development regulations and permitting fees for kayak-tour operators during a regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission intends to revisit this topic of development review procedures by the summer at the latest.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 5, 2019
City considers development review changes

After a push for more public input on proposed projects, Sarasota officials will review the ways the city approves new developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 9, 2020
Buchanan nominates local students to U.S. service academies

Of the 20 selected, 10 were from Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch will open in the summer of 2019.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 2, 2018
Upscale assisted living facility comes to Lakewood Ranch

Grand Living plans to open in summer of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
Jayne, a 7-year-old rescue beagle, seems to be having a great time on the obstacle course set out by Bradenton's Dog Stars training and grooming..
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2018
Ruff day at the park

Barctober Fest comes to Lakewood Ranch's Bob Gardner Park.

  • East County
  • News
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