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Lt. Robert Pereyra wears his summer uniform, which is cooler, lighter and more comfortable than the class B uniform.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 7, 2020
Six road deputies coming to Manatee County with two likely headed to Lakewood Ranch area

Manatee County commissioners approve more deputies so Sheriff's Office can keep up with growth, such as being experienced in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
The nearly nine-acre site on the north side of public launch at 10th Street and North Tamiami Trail has been rezoned to be consistent with the rest of the 53-acre city-owned site being redeveloped as The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 1, 2022
Planning Board divided on new zoning district for The Bay

Members are deadlocked over a proposal to create a new Bay Park Zone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 18, 2021
Class Act: New Player in Town

The Players CEO William Skaggs shares the real-life drama of shepherding Sarasota’s longest-running theater company during COVID-19.

  • LWR Life
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
Three shops leave San Marco

Pedigree Lily Pet Spa, Underseas Paradise and Manatee Golf all have new storefronts. The rest of the plaza remains open.

  • East County
  • News
Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern owner Jim Sullivan believes his former landlord is mimicking his restaurant.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2011
Food Fight

The relationship between the owner of Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern and his landlord soured, which prompted a move down the street earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
J.P. Knaggs, owner of Bijou Café, and Rebecca Hopkins, managing director of Florida Studio Theatre, lobbied the city for First Street improvements, such as wider sidewalks and new decorative lampposts. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 31, 2013
First Street to undergo facelift

The street will get wider sidewalks, underground utilities, brick crosswalks and lush landscaping.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeanette Gardner stretches during the song "YMCA."
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota YMCAs finding a new norm after changing ownership

New leaders had to start from ground zero, rehiring employees and finding new members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Contemporary Dance rehearses for its 3rd annual Voices of Fuzion performance.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 2, 2015
The Final Fuzión: Sarasota Contemporary Dance enters a new chapter

In its second performance under its new name, Sarasota Contemporary Dance creates space for growth.

  • Arts + Culture
The implementation of the Rosemary Residential Overlay District created a spike in new construction. Now, residents and staff are hoping to refine the regulations for higher quality growth.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2019
Rosemary District zoning set for debate

Stakeholders hope new rules can address the neighborhood's needs amid an ongoing building boom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
J.P. Knaggs, owner of Bijou Café, and Rebecca Hopkins, managing director of Florida Studio Theatre, lobbied the city for First Street improvements, such as wider sidewalks and new decorative lampposts.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 22, 2013
Year in Review: January 2013, First Street to undergo facelift

The street will get wider sidewalks, underground utilities, brick crosswalks and lush landscaping.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New Longboat Key ordinance enables more resilient construction
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 12, 2024
New Longboat Key ordinance enables more resilient construction

In response to new FEMA flood maps, town commissioners approve a measure to allow for additional freeboard in low-lying areas of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra plans to build a new music center on the 32-acre parcel at 5701 Fruitville Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 10, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra completes design ensemble for new Music Center

The orchestra has selected Houston-based OJB Landscape Architects to work with the design firm to create the Music Center's "sense of place."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carrie and Ken Cox restored the Eagle House.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 11, 2023
Heritage Awards highlight where history lives in the community

Sarasota residents have been at work preserving historic structures and collections that embody the area's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Principal Fayth Jenkins
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 24, 2023
Suncoast School grows opportunities for students to find their talents

The school’s new principal, Fayth Jenkins, is helping the school expand the scope of its educational opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Economic Development Corp. President and CEO Lisa Krouse said the organization has made great progress under her leadership of the last 11 months. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 9, 2022
EDC will keep its reduced county funding — for now

The County Commission voted 3-2 to continue funding the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County through 2022-23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lael and Giuliano Hazan, standing in the kitchen where they lead cooking classes, reflect on what it means to them to see Marcella Hazan's legacy as a culinary powerhouse see renewed celebration.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 24, 2025
Legacy of Longboater Marcella Hazan receives new acclaim

With a resoundingly successful showing at the Sarasota Film Festival and unveiling of a showcase at the Smithsonian, the Hazan family culinary legacy is getting new acclaim.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor Hagen Brody said he would continue to work to refine the time limits in place for commission meetings, but he stood by the change as a positive one.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2020
City commissioner questions new time limits

Mayor Hagen Brody said he's working to add structure to commission meetings, but at least one board member is unhappy with the new rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County doesn't expect new shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine this week.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2021
No new shipments of COVID-19 vaccine expected this week in Manatee County

Administrator Cheri Coryea asks Manatee County residents to remain patient awaiting the COVID-19 vaccine.

  • East County
  • News
A condo at the Orchid Beach Club on Lido Key led weekly sales.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 27, 2021
Lido Key condo tops weekly transactions at $2.17 million

The sale is the highest of all sales on Longboat and the Keys for the week of Sept. 13-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's Segment 3 opens after ribbon-cutting at Payne Park

Legacy Trail now stretches from Fruitville Road to the Venice Train Depot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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