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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 5, 2023
Wake up. Have hope.

Our word for 2023 is "hope." We all must have hope — hope that our fellow Americans wake up to what is being done to them. History shows us the power of hope. It propels us to take action.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Badger Bob's Services |
  • November 25, 2021
Cold Turkey

Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool During Thanksgiving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 23, 2016
Ministerial Association hosts annual Thanksgiving luncheon

Sarasota Ministerial Association hosted local officials and people experiencing homelessness for its 16th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
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
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
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 5, 2011
Registration upcoming for BRSC

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its 2011 fall recreational soccer program this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
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
Sarasota football roundup: 09.20.19
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2019
Sarasota football roundup: 09.20.19

One school got a marquee win, but two others lost.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In May, boaters docked near Jewfish Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 2, 2021
Red tide's effects curtails Longboat noise complaints

North-end residents haven't heard as much boat noise compared to previous months. Red tide has kept many boaters off the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 11, 2022
Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show brings garden party indoors

Models walked the Longboat Island Chapel runway in secondhand fashions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ricardo Rhodes and the Sarasota Ballet are primed for another high flying season. (Courtesy Photo: Matthew Holler)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 18, 2022
Old classics and new ones keep Sarasota Ballet on pointe

Ashton, Balanchine and David Bintley are all in the repertoire for the upcoming season of the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Recap Season 2, Episode 4

From girl fights to new flings, the drama continues.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Andy Sandberg and Tom Kirdahy. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 11, 2022
Longboat Key, Hermitage Artist Retreat team up for theater event

Tom Kirdahy and Andy Sandberg will discuss the process of production in the world of theater.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“Do you want to build a snowman?” kits were set out for the children as they arrived at the event.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 23, 2017
Temple Sinai hosts magical movie night

Temple Sinai invites guests to let it go during Frozen movie night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch-area families say hello to a new school year

Braden River and Gilbert W. McNeal elementary schools are among those celebrating their opening days on Aug. 10.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch's Samantha Malcolm is a new board member for the Manatee Literacy Council.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 12, 2021
Lakewood Ranch teen joins Manatee Literacy Council's board

ODA rising senior hopes to bring a new perspective to the Manatee Literacy Council.

  • East County
  • News
Mooney Coach Rico Antonio and sophomore guard Olivia Davis hug after the win.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball survives and advances

The Cougars are one win from the Final Four despite missing a star player.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jack Daly
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 10, 2018
Incumbents Daly and Spoll want another term

Incumbents ready for another two years

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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