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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 19, 2017
LBK voters need the ‘why’

On the surface, the proposed charter changes look reasonable. But you should know the context.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2009
CALL WAITING

Manatee County will consider three East County cell tower proposals within the next few months.

  • East County
  • News
Bridget Ziegler
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 30, 2017
The board ceiling is broken

Tension has permeated the Sarasota School Board for three years. But with a new chair (a disrupter) and vice chair (the establishment), this is welcomed progress.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A listing for this Lido Key property advertises that the home has seven bedrooms and "sleeps 25."
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2019
‘Hotel houses’ draw ire of island residents

The city plans to discuss strategies for addressing problematic rental properties on St. Armands and Lido early next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathy Whyte takes a bit out of her seafood paella at the inaugural Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival in 2016.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota Calendar 01.19.17

See what's happening in Sarasota this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2016
That's the ticket...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota County to reopen beach parking, tennis courts

County leaders also are looking at plans to reopen basketball courts and dog parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 18, 2011
Groups suggest ethics code for county workers

Saying policy changes in the wake of a county purchasing scandal won't do any good unless county employees follow the rules, several citizens' organizations are asking county government to adopt a code of ethics.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Hannah Mauer, Aaron Whitley, Jacqueline Putrino, Alana Kutt and Rachel Carlson took home the state title. Photo courtesy Regina Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2020
Rams girls golf celebrates state title win

Riverview High took the title after finishing top-three the past two seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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
Over the weekend, medical personnel administered COVID-19 vaccines at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital clinic. (Sarasota Memorial Hospital photo)
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 11, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine frustration rises in Longboat Key

Difficulties with the sign-up process for COVID-19 vaccinations prompted Manatee County to change to a lottery system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2018
Realty company slates Lakewood Ranch project

KW Realty acquires Shoppes at Commerce Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • June 24, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Revelry Pub & Grill

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Revelry Pub & Grill

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 12, 2017
St. Boniface rises against hunger

Church members gathered at St. Boniface Episcopal Church to assemble 15,000 meals for those suffering from food insecurity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2013
Tour de Cure races to Lakewood Ranch

The third annual cycling event benefits the American Diabetes Association.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Old Enough to Know Better"
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2015
Theater review: 'Old Enough to Know Better: Aging Well in Sarasota'

A lighter look at lessons learned in time

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Donna Swan |
  • April 6, 2011
Deal Us In

North's sacrifice bid shows faith in partner

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SYC Leadership and SYC Cares Committee.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 6, 2020
Sarasota Yacht Club gives back to local nonprofits

The Sarasota Yacht Club philanthropic branch is SYC Cares.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2012
More than 50 Key homes without power

FPL is working to restore power to homes affected by Tropical Storm Debby.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian Lipton
  • By Brian Lipton |
  • July 21, 2020
My View: Graffiti attacks bolster resolve to assertively attack antisemitism

Improve hate-crime reporting, commit resources to bring those responsible to justice.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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