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The home at 1500 Hillview Drive was sold in 1991 for $800,000. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 18, 2022
Harbor Acres property sells for $12 million

A Harbor Acres home on Hillview Drive tops the week's sales at $12 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Phil Solorzano, owner of Solorzano’s Late Night Pizzeria, stands in front of what the county considers a mural on the exterior of his Gulf Gate location.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 14, 2016
County seeks to paint mural regulations

Before the county can regulate murals, it must answer this question: What, exactly, is a mural?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 6, 2018
Operation Warrior Resolution offers holistic healing for veterans

Kendra Simpkins and Ryan Praefke of Operation Warrior Resolution are on a mission to provide alternative forms of mental health care for veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trevor Schmid, Nicholas Almeida, Alex den Boggende, Jayden Halas, Gabriel Klein, Blake Boules, Garrett Day and Jacob Crum try to form a circle without letting go of each other's hands.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 22, 2016
Harvest United Methodist Church campers spelunk for spirituality

The Lakewood Ranch church held its annual vacation Bible school with an underground theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The first day back to school, which is normally filled with hugs, could look drastically different in August.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 16, 2020
School board takes closer look at first day options

Following state directives, district leaders have reworked the back to school plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, thanks Ted Lindenberg, the director of the Books for Kids program, for all he's done to support Manatee County students.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 25, 2022
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Books for Kids program hopes to expand

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Books for Kids program nears 100,000 books distributed.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Susan Sarandon,  Cher and Michelle Pfeiffer in "The Witches of Eastwick." Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 16, 2020
Cringe Blog: Have another cherry

"Spontaneous" and "The Witches of Eastwick" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 12, 2021
Sarasota Jungle Gardens teaches students about animals at summer camp

The summer camp had children learning all about various reptiles and animal species.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cliff Coddington manages the 10,000-acre Longino Ranch, which is a conservation easement.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 30, 2021
Florida Cattlemen's Association president beefs up agricultural education in Manatee County

Cliff Coddington earns Manatee County's Agriculturist of the Year award.

  • East County
  • News
Harbourside Ballroom isn't as bustling as it normally is, but a few events are taking place, with the demanded safety precautions of the era.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 19, 2020
Season forecast optimistic despite uncertainty on Longboat Key

On Longboat Key, those in the know anticipate a slightly different season, but a good one nonetheless.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It's this view to the south of the Sarasota skyline and Ringling Bridge that prompted Kathryn and Ron Lee to buy land on Halyard Lane.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 21, 2021
Longboat Key sees dozens of home rebuilds since January 2020

Demolishing and rebuilding is one way Longboaters can live in their idea of paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The church chose not to alter its sanctuary building, opting instead to build the events center that currently awaits construction.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 10, 2022
Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch begins expansion

The new construction project will introduce a 2,274-square-foot events hall.

  • East County
  • News
Henry uses animals to teach leadership skills in her book, "Wisdom from the Wild."
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 29, 2022
Former Mote intern shares leadership skills from the animal kingdom in her first book

Julie C. Henry elevates a sea cucumber to a leader in her book, "Wisdom from the Wild."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town attorney David Persson supports an extension for the Department of Community Affairs.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2010
DCA requests another week

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments from the town of Longboat Key and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition Tuesday about code changes on Aug. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 30, 2020
John M. Blume

John M. Blume, died peacefully on September 20, 2020 at Tidewell Hospice House in Sarasota, Florida, with his wife, Myrna, by his side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Johnson Preserve at Braden River was purchased with general county revenues and converted into a passive park. File Photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2020
New tax would fund conservation effort in Manatee County

Referendum will ask for a raise in millage to provide funds for environmentally significant lands in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The Longbeach Village is home to two restaurants that bring traffic into the neighborhood during season.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 16, 2014
Commission moves forward with Village parking ordinance

The Longboat Key Town Commission is in gear to restrict parking in the neighborhood by November.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Calvin, Tammie Peal and Janice Muri
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 31, 2019
Walk to End Summer Hunger kicks off All Faiths campaign

The Campaign Against Summer Hunger kicked off on March 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Pat Radford, Paul and Jenni Hudson attended the 2009 UnGala Gala.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 11, 2019
The Ringling's UnGala returns this October

The Ringling's UnGala: The Evolution is coming to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art courtyard Oct. 19.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2018
Booker High boys basketball drops heartbreaker in final four

The Tornadoes pushed the defending champs to the brink in a 62-61 loss.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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