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  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2014
Five Points Park lighting scheduled for Friday

A project spearheaded by the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association and funded by the Downtown Improvement District will once again illuminate Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 12, 2014
State updates area taxable values

The Florida Department of Revenue expects Sarasota County property values to grow by at least 5.5% each year from the current fiscal year through fiscal year 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs hope to build off of last week's 21-7 victory over rival Braden River Pirates.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 7

Tonight's games include Sarasota at Palmetto, Riverview vs. Mantee, Lakewood Ranch at Southeast and Braden River vs. North Port. Read more in our "Friday Night Clash."

  • East County
  • Sports
Director Greg Leaming will bring a hard-hitting take to Sophocles’ tragedy “Antigone,” at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, starting Oct. 23.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 9, 2019
Theater: Critic's Picks for 2019-2020

Sarasota is full of must-see live theater in the upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
Marty Fugate and The Grim Reaper enjoy a game of chess. Photo by Ellie Bloom.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 20, 2017
Review: Institute for Psychogeographic Adventure

IPA adventures celebrate experience at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Host KT Sullivan. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 16, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: 'Celebrate Sarasota'

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota turned to hometown talent with Celebrate Sarasota, which featured 19 groups performing Sunday afternoon and evening.

  • Arts + Culture
Alana Kutt, 13, won the  U.S. Kids Golf 2019 Gulf Coast State Invitational's Girls 12-14 division, shooting 153 over 36 holes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 5, 2019
Local youth golfer adds another title to her resume

Palm Aire's Alana Kutt has been golfing against older kids — and learning from them.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Demarski, the owner of 3Form Fitness coming to Waterside Place, was the first to get the keys to his business.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 14, 2021
Business build-outs begin at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch

Excitement grows in Lakewood Ranch as Waterside Place business owners get their keys to begin their build-outs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 21, 2018
Two more candidates going for Sarasota County School Board seat

This makes three candidates challenging Jane Goodwin for her District 5 seat.

  • 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
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren with 2018 Small Business Person of the Year (11 or more employees) winner John Horne, third place winner Taylor Coan and second place winner Lynn Horne.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 14, 2019
Small Business Week to announce winners on Oct. 15

The event has been going on all week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
According to Virginia Haley, the ranking for Siesta Public Beach has produced higher tourist tax collections for the county than the SCVB saw in fiscal year 2007-08, one of the county’s best.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Siesta still leading the way

It seems Siesta Beach's No. 1 beach ranking is paying off.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 1, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 2

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Angie Blanco, Ann Harris and Trevor Harris surprised dad Chris Sachs with a bell-ringing appearance. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 14, 2021
Longboat Key bell ringers get into the spirit

Bell ringing has been full of surprises this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andrew Doole adds champagne to the champagne fountain at the Suncoast Boat Show 2017 VIP Yacht Hop on April 21 at Marina Jack.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 22, 2017
Suncoast Boat Show 2017 kicks off with VIP Yacht Hop

The 35th annual event began in style with an exclusive event on April 21 at Marina Jack.

  • Black Tie
East Manatee Fire Rescue firefighter Larry Haymore connects a hose from the hydrant to a 1,000-gallon fire truck during a training exercise. He and other new hires will work at the district's new Station 7 on Covenant Way.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2020
Safety agencies plan for rapid growth in Lakewood Ranch area over next decade

Safety agencies plan for rapid growth in Lakewood Ranch area over next decade

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 14, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts welcome back dinner

The temple also welcomed a dozen new members to the congregation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helen Holt's home was demolished July 15, 2008.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
From the archives: Holt house withstood test of time before demolition

On July 15, 2008, the home of longtime Longboat Key postmistress Helen Holt was demolished; commissioners were wary of gang violence in 1998; the Longboat Key Town Commission voted to exempt religious symbols from the town's sign ordinance in July 1983

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ross Johnson says enjoying Sarasota's hidden gems and meeting new friends at the local hangouts are my favorite treasures.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • December 23, 2021
Gifts from the heart: Sarasotans reflect on the meaning of giving

Residents reflect on the greatest and most meaningful gifts they’ve ever received during the holidays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 25, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce catches up on meetings and awards

The Chamber held its Annual Meeting and twice-delayed Small Business Awards luncheon in one afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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