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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2014
Sidelines

Twelve local skaters headed to nationals; Hockey tournament arrives in Ellenton this week; Rosedale to offer golf instruction for women; University Place cardio tennis registration open

  • East County
  • Sports
People line up for COVID-19 tests at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex on Monday, Nov. 24.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2020
Rising COVID-19 numbers spark concern in Sarasota

An increase the local rate of positive COVID-19 tests has officials stressing the importance of behaving cautiously and following health guidelines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview football had its offense clicking in week one of the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota sports programs will soon be able to practice — with some restrictions

The county is phasing in practices for high school athletes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shepard Englander is 57.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 3, 2021
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee takes on new CEO

Shepard Englander is making his way to Sarasota this September.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
About 20 or so people attended the Longboat Key statutory meeting on Monday, March 23, 2020. Town staff did its best to space out the chairs to practice appropriate social distancing amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 23, 2020
Longboat's new commission OKs emergency resolution

The Longboat Key Town Commission is planning to meet electronically on April 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Corinne Tucker and Cate McLean are coordinating a group of young professionals focused on the future of transportation in the region.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2019
Young professional group focuses on future of transit

A coalition led by millennials is working to define what transportation will look like in Sarasota in 2045.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chad Woodruff with Randolph Locke and George Brigido
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: OASIS Gala

Opera and animal enthusiasts alike gathered April 13, at the Palm-Aire Country Club, for the annual Opera for Animals: Singing is Saving (OASIS) fundraising gala.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Subcommittee debates island's revitalization

The Vision Plan subcommittee debated how specific the town's Vision Plan should be and its role in Longboat's development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 21, 2014
Kors fashions his plans for two Gulf-front parcels

Representatives for a famous sportswear designer filed a site plan for a 6,138-square-foot home on two Gulf-front lots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lilli Hernler sits beside her pool behind her home in Silver Oaks, which overlooks the empty cattle fields. She and her husband, Jorg, have lived in their home since 2010. “We knew the view would go — we hope more people come and live here,” Jorg Hernler
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 26, 2015
Residents want their space

Silver Oaks residents want Taylor Morrison to build a larger buffer between their homes and a new development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The last remaining retail tenant at the Palm Avenue building moved out of the space earlier this year, making way for new owner XAC Developers LLC to construct an 18-story building on the downtown land. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • August 21, 2014
Developer plans high-rise on historic property

Downtown leaders have sought to preserve the DeMarcay Hotel on Palm Avenue, but the new owner has filed plans for an 18-story condo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lost Lagoon water park was to have a lazy river and other features. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2017
Splash time over for Bradenton water park proposal

Water park developer halts efforts for facility at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 17, 2019
More Too Life shows private screening of 'RBG'

The 2nd Annual Private Screening Gala was held Jan. 17 at CMX CineBistro Siesta Key.

  • Black Tie
Key Chorale will partner with the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in "American Roots: The Gospel Experience," Oct. 18, 19 and 26.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 24, 2019
Sarasota musicians come together for Key Chorale's 35th anniversary

Key Chorale’s 2019-2020 season focuses on collaboration and community engagement.

  • Arts + Culture
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 6, 2012
June 6: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2009
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gov. Ron DeSantis requested a pre-landfall emergency declaration in anticipation of impacts from tropical storm Elsa.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2021
Final day to prepare as tropical storm Elsa approaches Manatee and Sarasota counties

Tropical storm Elsa expected to deliver high winds, flooding to Sarasota and Manatee counties beginning Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
At the Mall at University Town Center, Santa teaches  Olivia, Noor and Zaynab Kazbour how to be quiet while baby sister, Layaal, sleeps. "It's so cute I can't stand it," says their mom, Parrish's Jordan Kazbour.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
For holiday excitement ... just chill in Sarasota-Bradenton area

East County has abundance of holiday entertainment.

  • East County
  • News
Three new owners opted for a new name and a fresh start for the Golden Apple Celebrity Theatre. File photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 17, 2013
The shows will go on at the Golden Apple

Three new partners, with ties to the theater-producing Nederlander family that operates 20 venues nationally, bring the historic Sarasota theater into the present.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Students play on the playground at the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2021
Temple Emanu-El reopening early learning center

After a year of closures due to COVID-19, the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center will reopen for summer school and fall classes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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