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Spanish Main Yacht Club property owners have single-family villas on the ground level of a low-lying elevation area of the Key and want to plan ahead for a redeveloped community. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2015
Spanish Main seeks rebuild options

The 212-unit community isn’t waiting for a storm to strike to determine how it would rebuild.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Title of Show" plays at the Players Centre for Performing Arts Oct. 7-17.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 7, 2021
Theater preview: The shows go on in 2021

Digital theater was a forced experiment for area theater companies last year. This year’s return to reality is a choice. But it’s just as experimental.

  • Arts + Culture
Byron, Tatyana and Paloma Sharoubim-Stewart stay busy and happy every Christmas morning
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 24, 2020
Holiday memories ring true for Sarasota residents

Sarasota residents look back on their favorite holiday memories and share how they'll celebrate the season this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Connie Lyke-Brown shows off the medal she received Nov. 7 in the 50th New York City Marathon and the one in her first in 1978. She holds the record for most consecutive marathons by a woman in the New York City Marathon.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2021
Sarasota woman holds New York City Marathon record streak at 42 and counting

Connie Lyke-Brown is the Iron Horse of New York City Marathons for women.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Crew rower Shawna Sims won a silver medal for Team USA in the 4x at the World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 10, in Lithuania.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2013
Sidelines

Golfers tee off during Tournament of Champions; Sarasota SUP Series returns this weekend; Fleet Feet Sarasota offers training program; i9 sports gearing up for fall season; Rower wins silver medal

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 25, 2022
Redevelopment of Bath & Racquet Club moves closer to city approval

Entering its final Development Review Committee stage, the preservation and conversion the 53-year-old tennis complex into a multiuse project will go before the Planning Board this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2018
Bayfront group prepares for master plan presentation

On Thursday, The Bay Sarasota will go before the City Commission in hopes officials will adopt a master plan for redeveloping more than 50 acres of waterfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 10, 2019
Donor makes a gift of learning

Freddie Figgers, founder and CEO of Figgers Communications, donated 20 computers to cadets at Sarasota Military Academy, a local, public charter school

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
For 28 years, Wuesthoff was active in the Air Force. He entered in 1980 and left in 2009.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Longboat Key veterans share service memories

Four local veterans share memories of their lives in uniform.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Commission to discuss Armstrong settlement

The commission will hold a special meeting to discuss an agreement in which the town would accept a $650 fine plus a $2,117.50 lien against the Armstrong property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Porco Rosso.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2021
Binge Blog: "Porco Rosso" is an unheralded, high-flying escapade

Plus, "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" provide hours of lessons in deduction

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2012
County to offer adult co-ed kickball this winter

The Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department will offer an adult co-ed kickball league this winter beginning Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Parker Shanahan is Cardinal Mooney'    s "field general."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2017
Cardinal Mooney catcher proud of work behind the plate

The senior has helped the Cougar pitching staff get out to a great start in 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota Art Museum throws colorful soiree gala

The annual fundraiser was held Dec. 8.

  • Black Tie
Seath Lauer tees off during the first round of the 2019 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Lauer missed the cut, but is back for the 2020 tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2020
Another shot at the Classic

A local golfer missed the cut at the 2019 LECOM Suncoast Classic. He's approaching the 2020 event differently.

  • East County
  • Sports
A visitor to the State Street parking garage grabs a ticket Feb. 17 from the newly installed paid parking machines.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2018
Garage paid parking draws early complaints

City parking officials believe users will quickly grow comfortable with a paid parking system in the State Street and Palm Avenue garages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Volunteers Joe and Ginny Del Castillo hand out food at the Stillpoint Mission.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2021
Fundraising for Bradenton mission continues in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith continues to raise funds for the Stillpoint Mission of Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 4, 2022
Another Fireworks on the Lake in Sarasota keeps them wanting more

Live music and a fun run add to the joy of the annual fireworks event at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Badger Bob's Services |
  • November 25, 2021
Cold Turkey

Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool During Thanksgiving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Robin Dumas thinks short-term rental properties are likely to be better managed — and occupants better behaved — than homes rented out for longer leases.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
Short-term rental owners push for policy change

At least one city official is willing to consider relaxing a prohibition on short-term rentals in neighborhoods. Are residents open to a new policy?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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