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River Club resident Ron Hamilton loves visiting Barcelona, Spain, where his sister-in-law lives.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Conversation with Ron Hamilton

River Club's Ron Hamilton has lent his expertise to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall as it searches for a new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 12, 2021
J. McLaughlin hosts Sip and Shop for Save Our Seabirds

Store manager Melanie Dale is kicking off a full month of Sip and Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Gladiator Canados boat piloted by Ervin Grant of Massachusetts and Michel Karsenti of Miami Beach, Florida races against the the Waves and Wheels / Doug Wright boat piloted by Logan Adan of Melbourne, Florida and Ricky Maldonado of Palmetto, Florida.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 3, 2023
Boat racers power through big waves and summer heat at Grand Prix

The 39th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix drew 60 teams of racers to the waters off Lido Beach on July 1 and 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
El Melvin on Main Street has in the past opened its folding glass doors late at night, drawing complaints from nearby residents of loud music. That practice would be classified as a nightclub under proposed zoning changes.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2023
What makes a bar a nightclub? The City Commission seeks answers.

Restaurant and bar zoning changes need more digestion, Sarasota city commissioners tell staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key lifeguard Robert Martini started the Maverick Movement to raise funds for three ADA swings to be installed at county parks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 2, 2021
Siesta lifeguard runs 50K for ADA swings

Robert Martini started the Maverick Movement to raise funds for ADA swings in Sarasota County parks.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Nell Moore and Mike Moore cast their votes Sept. 17 during the election for Recreation District supervisors. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2018
University Park elects Recreation District board

New board members feel their job is to unite the community.

  • East County
  • News
Construction on the new judicial parking lot on Ringling Boulevard
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 28, 2022
Construction underway on Ringling Boulevard parking lot

A new parking lot will be available for public use by the courthouse on Ringling Boulevard in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jason Bearden
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 25, 2023
Public invited to discuss key issues with Manatee commissioner

Commissioner Jason Bearden says he is willing to talk about issues including the reduction of wetland protections over coffee in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 7, 2020
Longboat Key police chief visits with Kiwanis Club

The town's new chief sat down for breakfast and a discussion on her plans for the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After representing Sarasota in the Mrs. Florida pageant, Rachael Neudecker prepares for the Mrs. America pageant in August.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 19, 2016
Here she comes: Mrs. Florida

Sarasotan Rachael Neudecker was crowned Mrs. Florida for the Mrs. America Pageant in August.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Darrel Nicholson advocated for the multi-use trail, specifically to get kids to school safely.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 9, 2018
Planned road in Osprey switching to multi-use trail

Bay Acres Avenue was due for a future extension, but now the land owner is asking the county for permission to put a trail there instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Sarasota Police Foundation searches for board members

After getting a seal of approval from the City Commission in December following some controversy, the nonprofit is seeking input on criteria for its leadership roles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local artist Gay Germain takes comfort in her work after two years of illness and recovery.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 22, 2014
Physical [Art] Therapy

Gay Germain's artwork has served as her outlet during trying times.

  • Arts + Culture
Marcia and David Gutridge both play on multiple tennis teams, which is one way both stay active.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 21, 2019
Gutridges use three components to stay healthy

Longboat Key residents David and Marcia Gutridge say nutrition, fitness and healthy relationships are key to their lifestyle.

  • Health
Forrest Schield with his dog, Penny, in March.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 27, 2015
Forrest Schield, 22, is cancer free and ready to resume a normal life

Nearly a year after his diagnosis with a rare skin cancer, Forrest Schield, 22, is ready to resume a normal life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 29, 2022
Bazaar offers tricks and treats for Halloween

Kids picked up candy and played during the Bazaar's Halloween event in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jon F. Swift Inc. began removing the current landscaping in St. Armands Circle’s four medians last week, but the company has not received the necessary permit from FDOT to begin the entire median project. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2011
Circle median project sees delays

Work has been delayed for months on a St. Armands Circle median project that will enhance the district while improving safety for pedestrians.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This vacation rental property at 234 Grant Drive is one of three on Lido Key involved in a Bert Harris Act claim against the city for alleged devaluation resulting from a city ordinance that caps overnight capacity.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 5, 2023
City faces Harris Act challenge from Lido Key vacation rentals

The owners of three properties allege loss in appraised value over capacity restrictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Jordan Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 10, 2018
Mystifying murders inspire Longboater to write first book

Michael Jordan’s book, ‘The Company of Demons,’ is a psychological thriller with its basis in Cleveland’s notorious Torso Murders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 2, 2022
Sarasota Art Museum hosts an Unconventional Evening

The new fundraiser was held Feb. 2.

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