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Zach Farley rides a scooter at Payne Skate Park on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2019
Skaters campaign to make city park free

The city is wiling to consider making the Payne Skate Park open to the public, but more research needs to be done.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 14, 2018
Cops Corner: A report of uplifting noise

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dad's Garage
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 28, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: Dad's Garage

Dad's Garage performed April 24 through April 26, at Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
The new Siesta Key public beach enhancement is one major public project that will greatly alter the look of Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Reasons Sarasota is on track for a major facelift

A surging economy and ambitious public and private developments will significantly change how Sarasota County looks forever.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Mall at UTC Marketing and Sponsorship Director Lauren Clark said the mall has adjusted its tenant mix over time to better serve the market. She said she is excited about how the community has embraced the mall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2019
Mall at UTC is 5 years old ... and still growing in Sarasota

Mall at UTC is 5 years old ... and still growing in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • March 21, 2013
Corinne Woodland: Actress, teacher, master of time management

Corinne Woodland: Actress, teacher, master of time management

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 18, 2009
FPL seeks rate increase

Florida Power & Light is seeking state approval to increase customer's base rates by 31%.

  • East County
  • News
Cindy Gordon has loved birds since she was a child. Now, she's the founder of a new Ranch bird club — the Avian Club.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2015
Join the club!

Lakewood Ranch formed three new clubs this month and residents continue to add new groups to the mix.

  • East County
  • News
Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace have experienced a wave of critical and popular success with their first season of shows at the new Urbanite Theatre
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 29, 2015
Fresh Theatrical Take

What started out as a long shot artistic venture, downtown Sarasota’s Urbanite Theatre is looking toward a full winter season after a successful summer premiere

  • Arts + Culture
County officials, fire department personnel and officials from Willis A. Smith Construction broke ground on the Apex Road Fire Station.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 17, 2019
Sarasota County officials break ground on fire station

The fire station is located on Apex Road, near Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 14, 2016
The $1 billion tax cut

Gov. Scott’s critics say cutting taxes for business ignores average Floridians. They fail to see that businesses don’t pay taxes. Lower taxes actually help the average Floridian.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Takehiro Hira in "Giri/Haji." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2020
Binge Blog: Everything we do is an echo

"Giri/Haji" and "Everybody Wants Some!!" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance has endorsed Vanessa Baugh for District 5 Manatee County commissioner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance endorse county, state politicians

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance has endorsed its first set of candidates for the 2012 elections.

  • East County
  • News
Desoto Speedway hosted a Sportsman championship race on Jan 28. Brooke Storer's No.9 car  took home the trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 13, 2017
Desoto Speedway hopes to reopen in January

Owner confident he can raise funds to fix the storm-damaged track.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ashley McIntyre and Monaca Onstad with the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund enjoy Polo with a Purpose with Lake Club's Marybeth Traverso and her husband, Jay Traverso.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 20, 2021
Polo for a cause in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund shares its mission during Polo with a Purpose at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 28, 2015
Longboat Key plans for smooth 60th birthday

Longboat Key celebrate its 60th anniversary on Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The RaceTrac  gas station at the corner of Lena Road and State Road 64 is an example of a project that could have been approved through a straight rezone request under the proposed changes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Manatee County mulls Comprehensive Plan changes

Staff members feel too many issues are routed through planned development.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Diener wants more pickleball courts on Longboat Key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 18, 2018
Pickleball fundraising goal set too high, players say

The goal of fundraising $100,000 for four additional pickleball courts on Longboat Key is asking too much of pickleball players, pickleball ambassador says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Big Night Out, one of several bands that frequents the market, specializes in Latin, island and R&B music. Photo by Max Kelly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 27, 2017
Live music returns to Sarasota Farmer's Market

Sarasota Farmer’s Market serves up fresh, hot music every month.

  • Arts + Culture
Sixteen-year-old Shelby Graves recited an emotional poem she wrote about keeping the porch light on for a firefighter father who died in the World Trade Center.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Students at Braden River High School learned the significance of Sept. 11, 2001 during a 10th anniversary memorial presentation Sept. 9. During the presentation, guest speakers and staff members shared stories of where they were when terrorist hijackers crashed commuter jets into New York City's World Trade Center and the Pentagon. A freedom bell rang throughout the ceremony, signaling significant events of the day. Following each bell, students with designated colored pieces of paper stood up to represent those who lost their lives. In addition, several students, including Shelby Graves, who father was one of the firefighters who lost his life, shared poems and stories they had written about Sept. 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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