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Co-chairwoman Maria Beck, CEO Sara Grivetti and co-chair Aimee Chouinard
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 7, 2022
Neuro Challenge walks the runway at Cause 4 Fashion

Models walked the runway at the Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's annual fashion fundraiser on Dec. 6.

  • Black Tie
Walter Hackett asked Scott Wierson to rank the top three options for improving north-end telecommunications, Wierson gave what was, for many, a long-awaited answer.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Consultant receptive to DAS network

TE Connectivity Networks Inc. consultant Scott Wierson told the P&Z Board that he believes DAS 'would provide better service' to the town than a cell-phone tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Germaine has been named CFO of the Bay Park Conservancy.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 7, 2023
Bay Park Conservancy hires first full-time CFO

The Bay Park Conservancy continues to develop its executive suite by naming Steve Germaine to lead its finances.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The Ohana estate at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 20, 2019
Ohana returns to market with lower price

Ohana has three pavilions, a tennis court, motor court and swimming pool

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 29, 2018
Save seabirds

Save Our Seabirds is in need of towels, blankets, heating pads, puppy training pads and money to order worms and brine shrimp for the birds as they recover.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Now it's locked

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Estrelita Thompson, Shelley Rence and Mary McNeal
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota has healthy starts, heathy hearts

An Evening for a Healthy Start celebrates 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-chairwoman Susan Palmer, Stacey Corley and co-chairwoman Diane Roskamp
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 20, 2022
2022 Avant-Garde brings brings guests to Paris

The "Cafe des Artistes" event was held March 19.

  • Black Tie
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 26, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 10-14 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Positano condominium on Longboat Key tops the week's sales at $4.9 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The music at the Art Ovation rooftop bar has been the subject of several noise complaints, spurring city officials to take action in an effort to mitigate sound issues. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2021
Rooftop bar triggers noise concerns

Following complaints from residents, the city is investigating whether a bar at the Art Ovation hotel is operating in compliance with the zoning code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 10, 2021
Say aloe to my little friend

A mysterious aloe plant isn't actually aloe at all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Island residents have drawn the city’s attention to issues associated with large vacation rentals in their neighborhoods like this seven-bedroom Lido Key home advertised as “sleeping 25.”
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2020
City to pursue rules targeting ‘hotel houses’

A lobbying campaign from barrier islands residents has spurred officials to take action against large vacation rentals in single-family neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 4, 2022
2022 Giving Challenge raises $16 million for nonprofits

Community Foundation staff and supporters met for a celebratory part on April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bubby enjoys biting at the water that shoots out of a hose during his time in the outdoor play area.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 29, 2011
Neighbors: Canine Campers

Kelsey Baker unlocks the back door of her car to let out her beagle, Barkley, and ushers him off toward the front door of Camp Bow Wow.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Several boaters dock on the weekends on the north end of Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of James Haft.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2021
Longboat Key to consider new rules to quiet loud boat music

North-end residents have expressed their complaints for months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 2, 2013
State approves Manatee's financial recovery plan

The Florida Department of Education approved a Manatee County School District plan to meet the state-required 3% fund balance by June 20, 2014 - a decision that prevents state takeover.

  • East County
  • News
Dave Chaloupka purchased Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard in July.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 16, 2015
Fiorelli family friend buys East County winery

Dave Chaloupka plans to revitalize Rosa Fiorelli's Winery & Vineyard, with new name, wine and services.

  • East County
  • News
Troche will be sworn in during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday at SPD headquarters.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 28, 2022
Troche sheds interim tag, named 13th Sarasota chief of police

After serving as interim chief since the retirement of Jim Rieser in August 2021, Rex Troche has been named SPD chief of police.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SunCoast Blood Center's Diana Vitale prepares John Butzko, with Grapevine Communications, so he can donate blood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • September 20, 2021
Lakewood Ranch blood drive helps close the gap on critical shortage

Grapevine Communications and SunCoast Blood Centers work to increase local blood donations.

  • East County
  • News
The town has one free level two charging station available to drivers at Bayfront Park.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 21, 2023
Electric vehicles spark conversation on Longboat

The conversation has returned as the town debates how best to serve residents with electric vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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