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  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 30, 2020
There's virtual fun for virtually everyone

Area organizations getting innovative with online options for entertainment

  • Arts + Culture
The Annual Parkinson's Symposium will be held Jan. 12 at Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center, 5880 Rand Blvd., Sarasota. For information, visit neurochallenge.org or call 926-6412.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • December 12, 2018
Small but mighty

With more than 9,000 people in the region diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a tiny not-for-profit group is garnering national attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A new buyer has stepped forward to purchase The Players Centre theater in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 10, 2018
Players Centre theater sale collapses

Deal to purchase Players Centre theater in Sarasota collapses.

  • East County
  • News
Savannah Alario. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2017
ODA senior signs with University of Miami for rowing

She rows for Sarasota Crew.

  • East County
  • Sports
The owner of Whitney Beach Plaza is proposing to build a maximum of 10 residential units.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 10, 2021
Town to consider ballot requests for density changes

On May 18, commissioners are set to consider three referendums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Planner Andrew Georgiadis thinks removing administrative approval won'  t necessarily lead to good development outcomes.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Resident opposition to administrative approval strengthens

There’s a growing call to allow more public input on proposed developments. Planners say that’s not necessarily a good thing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 6, 2019
Our View: Who's playing politics now? Draw new county districts now

Sarasota County voters overwhelmingly approved single-member districts in the 2018 election. There are many compelling reasons to implement them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This Harbour Walk home at 557 Fore Drive sold for $1.16 million. It has six bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,691 square feet of living area.  Photo courtesy of listing agent Jonnie Buffaline.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 18, 2020
Residential Real Estate Transactions May 4-8

Lake Club home tops sales at $1.55 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Alex Turner.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.09.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.09.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 15, 2016
IDS parties on the pass

The society's 6th annual event benefited the Education Foundation of Sarasota County and TCI Suncoast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enzymedica CEO Scott Sensenbrenner in a 2012 photo.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 2, 2017
Sarasota County aims to claw back $201,000 in economic incentives

Sarasota County wooed Enzymedica from Charlotte County in 2012, but the firm failed to create more than five of the 72 jobs it promised.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 The home at 2823 Casey Key Road sold recently for $3,472,500.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 23, 2017
Casey Key Road home sells for $3,472,500

Real estate transaction for March 6-10.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
David Glorius and Kate Rhodes were the first two people to play when the Longboat Key Tennis Center reopened on May 8.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 19, 2020
Longboat Key Tennis Center loosens restrictions

The Longboat Key Tennis Center will be open longer and the facility will offer singles-only lessons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 8, 2016
Lilly Luncheon brings vibrance to Sarasota Yacht Club

The 3rd-annual luncheon and fashion show was hosted by the Junior League of Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Suncoast Blood Centers' blood product numbers are at a "urgent" need level. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2020
Blood donations in high demand in Lakewood Ranch area

With so many blood drives having been cancelled, blood donation centers ask the community for help in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
Dilip and Dominique Varma with Nat Colletta and Lynne Partington
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 14, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival 2019 closes with award ceremony and roaring party

Guests watched the movie "Phil," learned this year's award winners and then partied at Sage April 13.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Chairman Rick Rossiter, Stanley Eding, Executive Director Lucy Nicardi and Co-Chairman Greg Lineham
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 16, 2019
Thunder by the Bay thanks sponsors and volunteers

The Thank You Reception was hosted April 16 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 31, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 1

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 6, 2018
Alta Vista student “poked” other student with pocket knife on campus

An elementary student was suspended after bringing a pocket knife to school. No one was injured.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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