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Rock pigeons are a non-native species.  Passenger pigeons, the only pigeon endemic to North America, were hunted to extinction by the early 1900s (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 31, 2021
Bird of the week: rock pigeon

Commonly seen species arrived in the New World with the first colonists from Europe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • May 6, 2013
The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Floodplain Section Manager Sandy Tudor and Stormwater Engineering Division Manager Thomas Gerstenberger look at map areas that have changed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Flooding changes on the maps in Manatee County

Proposed FEMA flood insurance map changes may net savings for property owners along river.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 23, 2013
'Dear Santa ...'

Sometimes the holiday season can drive you mad! So we decided to counteract the crazy with a little fun, and asked a few of the busiest arts people this time of year to use their "mad" in a Mad Libs-style letter to Santa. Here's what they said.

  • Arts + Culture
Hudson Bayou residents were upset when this LED sign promoting an upcoming seminar was erected last month in their neighborhood. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
LED flashing signs attracts criticism

City residents and one city commissioner are concerned about the popularity of bright LED signs that are starting to be installed along U.S. 41 and in areas close to residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jake & Katie Photography
  • A time to celebrate |
  • February 17, 2017
Just Married: Kelly Koepsel and Matthew Milazzo

The two former Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School classmates were married Dec. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Elizabeth Crowell, Mar Echevarria, Xavier Keogh, Andrew Kotick, Alejandro Martino and Mariana Zapata
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 30, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Six New College students will travel to France to teach English to elementary school students

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"The more I (played) it, the more I liked it — there was a connection," Andrew Lane says. Courtesy of Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 6, 2013
Brass Tacks: Maestro Andrew Lane

Maestro Andrew Lane doesn't toot his own horn, but he does cheer on the success of Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
East County's Katie McCoy plays with her guide dog, Bristol.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 1, 2019
Let Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto take you on a tour of the dark

Side or Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 18, 2021
Volunteering in the Age of  COVID-19

The pandemic forced dozens of nonprofits to bench hundreds of senior volunteers. Some organizations in Sarasota and Manatee counties are still struggling to fill the void one year later.

  • LWR Life
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 18, 2021
Volunteering in the Age of  COVID-19

The pandemic forced dozens of nonprofits to bench hundreds of senior volunteers. Some organizations in Sarasota and Manatee counties are still struggling to fill the void one year later.

  • LWR Life
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 21, 2019
Why we protect our content online

Information on the internet lasts forever, which is a good reason not to rewrite history.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Ranch Kiwanis Club tees off for East County student golfers

The organization will host its annual golf outing Sept. 24 at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 26, 2021
Bob Ruff, a tennis devotee who organized games on Longboat Key, dies at 93

Ruff organized a group of 40 men through thousands of tennis games throughout his life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The interactive touch-screen kiosk units cost $50,000 each. The city has not settled on how many units it might want, or where the kiosks would go.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
City tests interactive wayfinding kiosks

The city is developing a technology-focused program to help people get around town.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 21, 2013
Share this! Sarasota and the sharing economy

Share this! Sarasota and the sharing economy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ryan O'Neill
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 11, 2016
Retro Revolution: Ryan O'Neill's throwback rock

With his new solo project, Quint and His Orca, Ryan O'Neill puts a modern spin on his love for free-spirited ’60s rock.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 30, 2020
Longboat Key Club tennis players bring their A-game for Halloween

Party animals, witches and social butterflies were abundant at the club on Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 5, 2010
Two new garage designs created

Nearby residents liked the modern designs more than the traditional designs presented previously.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officials say the site will allow the county to administer as many as 1,500 vaccines per day.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 28, 2021
Sarasota moves COVID-19 vaccination site

The new site will be located in the former Old Navy store at the Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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