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Al Maio, left, will take over as chair of the Sarasota County Commission in 2021. Christian Ziegler, right, will serve as vice chair.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 11, 2020
Maio selected as new county commission chair

Maio previously served as chair in 2016 and as vice chair in 2015 and 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Octavio Martin
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 9, 2012
Scene & Heard

Ballet principal takes his final bow; New gallery opens in the Rosemary District; RCAD hosts Florida Artist Group symposium; Sarasota filmmaker takes horror flick overseas

  • Arts + Culture
Grigory Soloviov, Timur Bekbosunov, and Alexandra Batsios in Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Golden Cockerel."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 17, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Guests take to the dance floor at Asolo Rep Gala 2017. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Events to Attend in 2018

Here are our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

  • Black Tie
Hearing-impaired audience members of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center can take advantage of a new hearing loop system this season.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
City installs hearing system at Van Wezel

Sertoma Sarasota paid for the installation of a new hearing loop system that allows sound to be transmitted to directly into a hearing aid or cochlear implant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 10, 2022
Casey Key home sells for $3.3 million

A home on Casey Key tops transactions this week at $3.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 11, 2020
A necessary investment

Longboaters have accepted that a price of paradise is maintaining the Key’s No. 1 asset: the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Beginning this winter, both Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines will fly to Washington D.C. from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 29, 2021
Allegiant adds SRQ service to Washington's Dulles Airport

Service begins in mid-December for airport's leading carrier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ricardo Rhodes dances in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Les Redenzvous." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 1, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet announces its 2019-20 season

The Sarasota Ballet will offer six company premieres and a program dedicated to in-house choreographer Ricardo Graziano during its 2019-20 season.

  • Arts + Culture
Father Dave Marshall
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 25, 2021
Ramping up services

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church unveiled its new ramps and terrace.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By April Doner |
  • July 12, 2012
A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 25, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: In through the window

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Don Hermey, Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management Bryan Koon, Longboat Police Chief Pete Cumming, Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane and Longboat Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 8, 2015
TODAY: Join residents in preparing for a potential disaster

On June 8, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Longboat Key will host the 13th Disaster Preparedness Seminar.

  • Longboat Key
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The construction associated with the roundabout project led to backups over the Ringling Causeway this morning.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2021
U.S. 41 roundabout construction causes traffic delays near Ringling Causeway

The implementation of a traffic shift at Gulfstream Avenue has led to frustration for motorists, with authorities advising drivers to avoid the area if possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • March 25, 2013
Theatre Odyssey’s Ten-Minute Play Festival is this weekend

Theatre Odyssey’s Ten-Minute Play Festival is this weekend

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2017
Football offseason passes in a snap

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Trenton Doyle Hancock. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 15, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.16.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the top events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Brandon, Sheldon and Darrin Campbell
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 5, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Campbell Cabinetry

Campbell Cabinetry will be hosting an open house at its new location at 1531 Main St. from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
University corridor has own identity

Businesses along the Manatee County side of University Parkway struggle to explain their whereabouts.

  • East County
  • News
Suzanne Aguirre, shown swimming at Marble Pool, is one of many Tsunami swimmers that live in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 16, 2021
Manatee County proposed budget includes Premier pool

Besides the aquatic center, other amenities included for Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch are a pickleball and racket center and multipurpose soccer building.

  • East County
  • News
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