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Troxler admires her work. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2022
Artist maps a new course with newfound focus on painting

Stephanie Troxler tries to capture the flavor of Longboat Key with watercolor maps.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A child in the migrant camp in Matamoros, Mexico, in May of 2023.
  • By James Peter |
  • May 29, 2023
Local photographer documents migrant crisis at the border

Allan Mestel captured thousands of images of migrants and their living conditions coinciding with the expiration of Title 42.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A conceptional drawing of The Bay shows a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center located on the southwest corner of the what is now the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 4, 2022
Architect selection timeline laid out for new performing arts center

The task force selected to recommend an architect for the replacement of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall holds its first meeting. It's scheduled to select a firm by April 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Waterside Place as of May.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 4, 2020
Waterside Place entertainment hub rises to new level in Lakewood Ranch

Construction on schedule for Waterside Place entertainment hub in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
East County's Andrea Sacchetti, Richard Garrett and Dawn Zielinski said the new design creates uncertainty for drivers and cyclists and is a safety problem.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2020
Cyclists call for change in Lakewood Ranch

Bicyclists seek speed reduction, lane changes on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Downtown merchants Darci Jacobs, Ron Soto and Harmoni Krusing Bens said they could be amenable to eventually eliminating some Main Street parking spaces — but only if the city significantly expanded the nearby parking supply.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 20, 2021
Main Street businesses protest streetscape idea

Although city officials and property owners have expressed a desire to redesign two key downtown blocks, merchants aren’t happy with the prospect of losing parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city restricted vehicular access to a portion of State Street last weekend, part of an experimental street closure program the city intends to continue through June.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 29, 2020
City announces more downtown street closures

The city is working with merchants on plans for temporarily closing streets to vehicles as COVID-19 response efforts continue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meals on Wheels PLUS volunteer Julianne Niebour, Meals on Wheels PLUS President and CEO Maribeth Phillips, Elks Secretary Brett Davis and Meals on Wheels PLUS Vice President Judi Bjork have fun at the 2019 shoe box drive. File pho
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 1, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee hosts shoebox drive at Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge

Meals on Wheels Plus hopes to collect at least 1,000 wrapped and filled shoeboxes for seniors.

  • East County
  • News
Booker's Annette Castro dives for a loose ball against Lake Placid High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2023
Booker girls basketball wants a repeat performance

The Tornadoes have a different look in 2022-2023, but a return to the Final Four is the goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This Country Club home at 12311 Newcastle Place sold for $1.52 million. It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,199 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 23-27 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Newcastle Place tops the week's sales at $1.52 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Kendyl Brahler and Carli Kasten. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Raiders take state titles

Kiddie Academy family celebrates 10 years of family.

  • East County
  • News
MUST USE SOMEWHERE: Tony Veatch on violin with guest musicians Susan Werner and Roy Brady
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 23, 2021
The Sunset Club: Musicians brighten the day with sunset condo concerts

Tony Veatch, Cary Jacobs and Denny Petersen are three Gulf Haven condo residents that put on a music show for friends and neighbors each sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wild turkey populations plummeted in the early 20th century, due to hunting and loss of habitat; they've recovered, thanks to conservation efforts. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 18, 2021
Bird of the week: wild turkey

Yes, they can fly -- at speeds approaching 55 mph.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 200-bed facility will treat individuals who suffer from substance abuse or those who have mental illness. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 2, 2020
Commissioners OK plans for a 200-bed jail diversion facility

The facility would service individuals suffering with substance abuse or those who have a mental illness in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A fence that now sits between Buttonwood Harbor and the Collier-Walker subdivision has been called into question.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2011
Fence construction questioned

A fence was built behind the Buttonwood Harbor neighborhood last month after a resident submitted a stop-work order to the town to express his concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2019
Affordable Housing: For developers, residential projects come with costs, risks

Homebuilders say the incentive to build affordable housing in Sarasota isn't strong enough for most companies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-chairwoman LaShawn Frost, president and CEO Angie Stringer and co-chairwoman Kay Mathers
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 22, 2023
Girls Inc. puts on 2023 Celebration Luncheon

The annual Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon brought hundreds of supporters to the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium on April 20.

  • Black Tie
Shirley Goodman tap dances at her 100th birthday party at the Senior Friendship Center dance floor.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • March 14, 2023
The Dancing Nana celebrates her 100th birthday

Shirley Goodman embraced her birthday with tap dance at Senior Friendship Centers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mirabai Holland coaching clients via Zoom recently.
  • By James Peter |
  • June 14, 2023
Wellness coach builds healthy lifestyles one Zoom session at a time

Longboat-based health expert Mirabai Holland coaches clients through surgeries, teaches healthy eating habits, leads fitness classes and so much more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Superintendent Cynthia Saunders announced The School District of Manatee County will extend school closures through May 1.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2020
School District of Manatee County extends closures through May 1

Manatee County schools closed until May 1

  • East County
  • News
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