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The building at the corner of N. Boulevard of the Presidents and Madison Drive may be the location of a revived Shore Restaurant on St. Armands Circle.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 12, 2025
Shore Restaurant could return to St. Armands

A three-story mixed-use proposal includes the popular destination, which closed its previous Circle location after 2024's floods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of the new offices, storage and classroom space for Sarasota Youth Sailing on City Island.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2026
Youth sailing program closer to new facility approval

Sarasota Youth Sailing received the unanimous endorsement of the city's Planning Board of its plans for a permanent facility in Ken Thompson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This parking lot at Plymouth Harbor will be the site of its planned expansion.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 18, 2026
City Commission agenda includes citywide speed limit and parking fee discussion

In addition to discussions about speed limits citywide and parking fees, the Sarasota City Commission consider hiring a noise consultant and hear about possible impacts of property tax reform.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thomas Modly adjusts the flagpoles as the sun sets.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 5, 2026
Patriots Pier in Siesta Key receives new flagpoles

A group of residents that stewards the nightly ceremony honoring the U.S. military have replaced the rebar for its flagpoles, ensuring the tradition continues.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
At his first time participating in Corevettes on the Circle, newcomer Bob Hanstra took home the award for Best in Show. Car enthusiasts brought 150 Corvettes of all sorts of years, models and colors for the May 2 car show on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 4, 2026
Corvettes on the Circle welcomes 150 vehicles to showcase

The annual exhibition of new and classic cars supports honor flights for veterans in Southwest Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
School district demands repayment of tax fees
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 8, 2026
School district demands repayment of tax fees

The Sarasota County Commission votes to resume paying the tax collector's 2% commission fee and questions the fee itself.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Danae Tran, Kalie Martin, Jaden Osborne, Alanna Hutton, Gabriela Sanchez-Gomez, Liv Doura, Mehak Sandhu, Aleksandra Masiulis, Ocean Bruinius, Pailey Riesgo, Samantha Tanelli
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 9, 2023
Pen Women award scholarships to local high schoolers

Eleven local students won art, music and writing awards and showcased their work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clowns Slappy and Monday are two of the many circus arts performers featured in the family-friendly Summer Circus Spectacular playing at Historic Asolo Theater through Aug. 12.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 4, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This home located at 610 Yardarm Lane sold for $4.05 million and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,138 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 12, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for June 26-30 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A home in Country Club Shores tops the week's sales at $4.05 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Jake Ilardi is a Street skater, meaning he specializes in skating rails, stairs, banks and other items you could find on a real city street.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2021
Sarasota skateboarder's Street specialty, explained

A breakdown of what skateboarding is in 2021 and how Sarasota's Jake Ilardi will be scored at the Olympics next month

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Robert E. Willis Elementary School second graders Aubri Darpino and Ella Baas are socially distant while working on assignments. More students will be on campus after families were able to switch learning modalities.Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 21, 2020
More parents sending kids back to campus in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch-area elementary and middle schools will no longer offer hybrid option as more students return full time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 19, 2020
Slim Odds

The area is home to two Division 1-caliber quarterbacks this season. Their talent is just one of the things that sets them apart.

  • LWR Life
Kate Walsh Honea performing in Sir Frederick Ashton's "La fille mal gardée".
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 9, 2021
Sarasota Ballet loses dancers, gains others before new season

The company recently bid farewell to dancers while bringing on new ones before its 2021-22 season

  • Arts + Culture
Senior Tayven Clark will be the starting quarterback for Cardinal Mooney High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota high school football preview: Cardinal Mooney High

In coach Jared Clark's second season, Cardinal Mooney could be a team to watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bramwell Tovey, new music director of Sarasota Orchestra
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 13, 2021
Sarasota Orchestra's new music director is a maestro on a mission

Bramwell Tovey aims to explore new composers and works in his time here.

  • Arts + Culture
Leon Pitts II sings to an audience member.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 13, 2023
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe wows with Motown hits

The Sarasota theater troupe performed its annual concert Sunday evening at the Education Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rep. Tommy Gregory, District 73, says he is moving to the Lakewood Ranch area to run for the new District 72 seat.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2022
Rep. Tommy Gregory moving to Lakewood Ranch to run for new state House seat

The Florida representative avoids District 74 showdown with James Buchanan by announcing he will move to the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
This mongoose lemur was born in May at the Lemur Conservation Foundation in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 16, 2022
Myakka 'safety net' provides hope for lemurs

The Lemur Conservation Foundation needs donations to help keep lemurs from going extinct. But don't feel slighted if they don't invite you in. Humans have been the enemy for the past 2,000 years.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The cast of Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of Hood. (Photo: Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 17, 2022
Robin Hood Redux

“Hood” reimagines the legend of Robin Hood in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s inventive, high-energy musical adaptation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Matthew Good has take over this month as the managing broker for Premier Sotheby's International Realty in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 8, 2022
Longtime Realtor still values human element

Matthew Good is taking over this month as the managing broker for Premier Sotheby's International Realty in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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