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Beginning Dec. 10, Frontier will fly to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 12, 2018
Frontier adds Atlanta to its destinations from SRQ

Like its new service to Philadelphia and Cleveland, low-cost airline plans to launch Atlanta on Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 10, 2020
All STEAMed up at McNeal Elementary

Families enjoy Earth and Space STEAM Night at McNeal Elementary

  • East County
  • News
Officials pointed to events in other communities, such as Lakewood Ranch’s Music on Main block party and concert series, as evidence for the success of First Friday programs. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 22, 2021
City leaders back plans for First Friday events

As a downtown group explores options for pedestrian-only festivities in the heart of the city, commissioners expressed support for the idea at budget workshops.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd Richardson, the principal, sits as slime oozes down his clothes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2021
Wacky walk-a-thon in Lakewood Ranch

This year's Gullett Elementary Walk-a-Thon was the most successful in school history.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Olivia Pundy, as Dorothy holds Willie, who is dressed as the Tin Man, while Lily plays the Cowardly Lion and Sarasota's Kate Daoust plays the Scarecrow. They won Best in Show.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 3, 2021
Dog and pony show at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Polo Club's horses share the spotlight with the Woofminster dog show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy welcomes students on Siesta Key

The school's students all returned to the school on Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 2, 2022
Carolyn Ann Connors Etten

It is with profound sadness that we share that Carolyn Ann Connors Etten, 78, of Longboat Key, Florida, and formerly Hinsdale, Illinois was born into heaven on Friday, April 1, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family at home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 1, 2022
Casey Key home sells for $5 million

A Casey Key home tops the week's sales at $5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch senior Riley Simmons didn't get to compete in shot put at states last year because of the pandemic. She'll hope for better in 2021.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: What our columnist can't wait to see in 2021

Teams, storylines and events that will make the new year exciting.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nick Jones is FST’s lighting designer. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 8, 2019
FST lighting designer illuminates backstage life

Nick Jones shares the thinking behind his work on Florida Studio Theatre’s “Bright Star” and other area productions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing |
  • January 10, 2013
Packing lunch with Whole Foods

Packing lunch with Whole Foods

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Howard Tessler said the bike lane has improved a lot in the past few years.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 9, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department gets to work improving bicycle and pedestrian safety

Thanks to a liaison program with the Longboat Key Bicycle Association, updates are being made and put in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Land use attorney Charles Bailey presents his case to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 13, 2017
County board rejects Siesta Key hotel setback request

Residents urged the Board of Zoning Appeals not to give an inch as 1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras plans a hotel on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Clarinetist Romie de Guise-Langlois — Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • June 17, 2019
Professionals and fellows alike shine at Sarasota Music Festival

The second week of the festival impressed even more than the first.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 7, 2018
Corvettes on the Circle revs up St. Armands

Corvette owners showed off their rides at St. Armands Circle for the 22nd annual Corvettes on the Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ed Kelly said he likes to compete against himself while bowling — and he would likely do it more often with a bowling facility in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents get their bowling fix despite no easy-access lanes

MVP Sports and Social provides an outlet for bowling fans despite the long drive to Bradenton's Bowlero center.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says change can be difficult even if it takes Manatee County in a positive direction.
  • By Vanessa Baugh, Manatee County Commissioner | Guest |
  • May 25, 2022
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes Manatee County residents embrace change

District 5 commissioner says facts show Manatee County is moving in the right direction.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Volunteers Nancy Trowbridge, Elizabeth Mossbarger with event Chairwoman Sally Altman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2012
Annual antiques show, sale to benefit families in need

The United Methodist Women's Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale will be open Thursday, March 8, to Saturday, March 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 21, 2018
Haycock and Langley given another week to file paperwork

Longboat Key election filing deadline extended to Nov. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Byron, Tatyana and Paloma Sharoubim-Stewart stay busy and happy every Christmas morning
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 24, 2020
Holiday memories ring true for Sarasota residents

Sarasota residents look back on their favorite holiday memories and share how they'll celebrate the season this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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