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Lawrence Harry and neighborhood dog Ollie
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2022
Santa for dogs hands out treats all year

Lawrence Harry has been offering treats to his dog neighbors in Emerald Harbor for over 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The course at The Concession Golf Club was built to be major championship ready from the beginning, according to The Concession Golf Club general manager Brian Weimann.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Major ambition at Concession

Could the club host a PGA Tour major event?

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Club golf director Terry O’Hara sits in a golf cart with a plastic divider installed to provide separation between the driver and a passenger.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 25, 2020
Longboat Key Club installs plastic dividers on golf carts

The dividers provide golfers physical separation to limit contact with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Hagen Brody helped organize a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in March. A video about the event sparked the mayor’s outburst that led to prolonged conversations about his conduct. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 20, 2021
Commission declines to conduct investigation into mayor

Although officials and residents harbor concerns about Brody’s behavior, a majority of the City Commission saw no benefit in a formal investigation following a March outburst at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michaela Mattes. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Sharks girls swimmer took gold at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Honolulu.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The view from the VIP tent at TerraNova. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2022
Myakka City equestrian facility aims to a jump above the rest

Behind a $30 million investment, a young entrepreneur is taking big strides to turn the TerraNova Equestrian Center into a leading destination.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 30, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Trump invests in Colony

Donald Trump invests in Colony

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new roof on Whitney Beach Plaza kicks off a $2 million overhaul. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Stalled Redevelopment

Applicants seeking redevelopment and some of the town's pool of 250 tourism units will have to wait until the town makes changes to its codes and Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood National's Jacqueline Putrino is a two-time FHSAA state champion but elected not to play high school golf in 2021.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood National girls golfer is keeping busy on the national circuit

Jacqueline Putrino, a two-time, 3A state champion, leaves high school golf in favor of bigger events

  • East County
  • Sports
Allen Play Area is fenced off as the city looks for a way to address corrosion discovered on the playground equipment.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2014
Bayfront Park playground closed indefinitely

The city of Sarasota announced that the Allen Play Area at Bayfront Park will be closed temporarily due to a public safety issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vincent Billi spent days looking for survivors at Ground Zero.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Construction expert recalls rescue operation

Vincent Billi recounts his experience attempting to rescue survivors at Ground Zero on Sept. 11

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
IV therapy provides custom hydration

From immunity to energy, IV therapy provides an accessible wellness tool that can increase hydration and supply nutrients to patients.

  • Health
Catcher David Brierton probably is comfortable during the pandemic as he already wears a mask while playing baseball.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguers persevere through pandemic

Lakewood Ranch Little League celebrates getting through the fall season in spite of the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Southside Village businesses hope Mark Caraguilo's restaurant experience will make Veronica Fish and Oyster an anchor for the neighborhood.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2016
Southside Village businesses hope new restaurants bring new energy

The neighborhood has long been a commercial hub in the city of Sarasota, but there’s an optimism that two new restaurants can revitalize the area following a period of change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 22, 2021
The insidious tax: Inflation

Food prices are rising 8% to 10% a month for restaurants. Don’t blame the suppliers. Blame the Washington looters for printing too much money.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
POWER President T.J. Meneely and Secretary Alicia Fretz stand by a sign in 2022 opposed to high-density development east of the Future Development Area Boundary line.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 30, 2021
Myakka City nonprofit works to discuss development sprawl

Protect Our Wildlife Environment and Resources aims to give voice to Myakkans and other rural and agricultural communities.

  • East County
  • News
Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened this month on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 29, 2013
UPDATE: Bob's Boathouse served with violation

Sarasota County Code Enforcement has ordered the newly relocated restaurant to stop outdoor dining service in the late evenings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There are still quite a few historical structures you can learn about on the walk.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 11, 2022
Getting Away: Historic Spanish Point

The history-filled nature area reopened on Oct. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 22, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 24 to March 2

Art exhibits, operas, concerts and symphonies are all over the Sarasota schedule this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lorenzo Liberti hand carves one of the 13 strips that will make the stripes of a 3-foot flag.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2020
Star spangled tribute from Lakewood Ranch teen

Lakewood Ranch student wants to put a hand carved flag in a hospital in every state in the country to show support for healthcare heroes.

  • East County
  • News
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