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Colleen Blumenthal says she doesn't know if Blumenberry Farms will survive if Sarasota County commissioners allow light industrial uses on her section of Lorraine Road.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2022
Rezone vote due for section of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch

Blumenberry Farms owner says allowing light industrial would be a blow to agriculture.

  • East County
  • News
The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 31, 2023
Engineering, preservation expertise sought for Van Wezel repurposing

City commissioners held an initial discussion about qualifications for a committee to study the renovation and repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center escaped major damage in Hurricane Ian and will stage a benefit concert on Friday. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 4, 2022
Van Wezel and Sarasota Orchestra team up for benefit concert

The storm is done, but the recovery is just beginning. And the Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are teaming up to raise money.

  • Arts + Culture
These circle dances often involve handholding.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 25, 2012
Folk group brings attention to overseas heritage

The Sarasota Grapeviners are an international folk dance group that meets from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday, at the John Chidsey Bayfront Community Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Manatee County received good bond ratings for its utilities system. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2018
Manatee County improves bond rating

Administrator says result will be a reduced cost of future borrowing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2021
Father Dave Marshall leads All Angels Episcopal Church's third pet blessing

Marshall started the tradition when he arrived on Longboat Key in 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some Siesta Key residents hope local officials would be more responsive to issues along State Road 758.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 7, 2017
County, state consider Siesta road swap

The Florida Department of Transportation is discussing a deal that would cede control of Midnight Pass Road and Siesta Drive to local governments.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Roger Byron provides assistance to amateur radio operators who had never participated in a field day.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2012
Radio operators 'ham' it up for disaster preparedness

In disaster recovery efforts, ham radio operators can provide a vital link between local governments, emergency agencies and others.

  • East County
  • News
Teddy Foster. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Teddy Foster

The rising junior Cardinal Mooney High football star has picked up a slew of offers from NCAA Division I colleges in recent weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A 35-foot pole was erected to the left of the town's welcome sign on the North end of the island.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 12, 2022
Three of nine Longboat cell poles now on the job

The remaining six poles are expected to be on air in the coming weeks, according to a statement from Verizon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Daniel Craig (left) in "Casino Royale." Photo source: DVD.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2018
Binge Blog: Wringing out the old year

The final recommendations of 2018 — "Casino Royale," "La Vita è Bella" ("Life is Beautiful"), streaming service Kanopy and social media app/site Letterboxd — are two of the best films of all time and the latest tools for movie-lovers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Siesta Key's beach is a popular destination throughout the year, but its popularity peaks in spring break.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 25, 2022
Siesta Key's new deputies prepare for spring break crowds

Two full-time deputies were hired specifically for Siesta Key in October. With a few months in their new positions, they are preparing for spring break crowds.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nancy and Jim Curtis checked out a half-dozen books to prepare for a rainy weekend.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 8, 2022
Summer is reading season on Longboat Key

"The Four Winds" and "All the Light We Cannot See" are flying off the shelf at the Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Murray Margolis and Ardene Chodosh have struggled since their jewelry store was robbed in 2016.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 22, 2020
Effects of Lakewood Ranch jewelry store robbery linger

Four years later after burglary, The Family Jeweler owners are out of business in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock said citizen inquiries "are a large part of what we do here" at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 3, 2013
Private push or public interest?

Residents Larry Grossman and Gene Jaleski are as active as ever at Town Hall. Their presence is prompting questions about how much staff time should be used to handle their requests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Meals on Wheels' Plus fundraiser — Empty Bowls — was turned into a drive-thru event today on Lakewood Main Street in Lakewood Ranch while Music on Main was cancelled for Friday night.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2021
Music on Main cancelled in Lakewood Ranch

Tonight's return of Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch washed out by rain.

  • East County
  • News
Rebecca McCullough performs a Spanish discipline.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 6, 2023
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzans fundraiser supports schoolhouse

Money raised goes toward the Myakka City Historic School House renovation project that will turn the school into a community center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 1, 2021
Asolo Rep plans sale of elaborate costume inventory

After decades without a costume sale, Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its doors at their Koski Production Center, offering a bargain sale on elaborate costumes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rachel Scharbo, the teen librarian at Braden River Library, goes over opening a checking account and savings account during an Adulting 101 session.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 31, 2023
Braden River Library offers classes on 'adulting'

Adulting 101 teaches teens about finances, budgeting, nutrition, time management and more to help prepare them for their futures.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Childhood interrupted for East County girl

Family and friends help Panther Ridge 6 year old celebrate last day of chemotherapy.

  • East County
  • News
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