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  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 14, 2012
The discovery of Zija

The discovery of Zija

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 14, 2016
Sarasota calendar 4.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of April 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lee Blons coordinates suggestions on how to address affordable housing issues during the Helpful Hopeful Housing Summit.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2020
Residents push for action on affordable housing

Frustrated by what they see as a lack of progress on affordable housing, citizen groups hope banding together can lead to meaningful change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hyatt Place Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch Culynn Murdock makes a bed in preparation for the hotel'       s April 13 opening.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 19, 2017
Hotelier has no reservations about growth spurt

Sports tourism, niche markets drive need for more hotels.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 2309 Alameda Ave. recently sold for $3.7 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 17, 2018
Sarasota Bay Park home sells for $3.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 30-May 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Harvey Vengroff has pushed the city to approve his plans for a 393-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2016
Will Vengroff’s affordable housing plans move ahead?

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff must earn approval from a supermajority of the City Commission to proceed with plans for an apartment complex east of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although City Manager Tom Barwin said "overwhelming" public feedback supports keeping Unconditional Surrender on the bayfront, a final decision on where the city will place the statue is still forthcoming.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2020
Despite Buchanan post, no decision on Unconditional Surrender location

The city issued a statement today confirming that officials have not formally settled on a permanent home for the bayfront artwork.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sam Shapiro receives an award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County in 2015. File photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Sam Shapiro leaves philanthropic legacy

From The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee to The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center, Sam Shapiro dedicated much of his time to giving back. He died Feb. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Arnold said he was threatened with arrest if he tried to enter First Street Chop House, the restaurant he owned for nearly two years, to retrieve his belongings.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 21, 2011
Meters blamed for demise

The owner of First Street Chop House was forced to close up shop, after he failed to pay this month's rent. He blames the shortfall on parking meters, which he said hurt business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating mail theft from three Sarasota post offices.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 26, 2017
Police investigating mail theft in Sarasota

The city is investigating three instances of mail theft, and the county is investigating four reports.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gary Bergstrom taught Angela Horan to shoot pool even though she was using a left ventricular assist device.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
The beat goes on for heart transplant recipient in Myakka City

Myakka City woman finds a new heart, and the love of her life.

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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 27, 2019
Chili Cook Off draws big crowds for 20th anniversary

Guests flocked to Morton's 20th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-off Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2018
Pirates football sinks Sailors 51-19

Braden River led Sarasota 44-6 at halftime

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction of the 6,900-square-foot, stand-alone building began in December, and crews are in the process of wrapping up construction.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 28, 2013
New P.F. Chang's construction wrapping up

The restaurant is expected to open June 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lexy Friedman tells Santa what she wants for Christmas following the 2014 Light Up the Village parade in Siesta Key.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.26.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Nov. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By TWIS Street |
  • May 27, 2013
Farmers Market Field Trip: Peperonata Pasta

Farmers Market Field Trip: Peperonata Pasta

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Jack Cox said his Halfacre Construction company continues to enjoy the growth being experienced in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction enjoys success with an eye on the future

Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction enjoys success with an eye on the future

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 9, 2018
Kiwanis Club pays tribute to veterans

Veterans were recognized at Kiwanis Club of Sarasota's fifth annual Veterans Day Breakfast at the Carlisle Inn on Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Margaret Good addresses supporters Tuesday night at Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine in Sarasota.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • December 5, 2017
Good wins House District 72 Democratic primary

The Sarasota attorney topped businesswoman Ruta Jouniari to represent her party in the special election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Betty Holland turned 103-years-old on Feb. 11.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 11, 2019
A Sarasotans advice for long life

A woman turned 103 on Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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