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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota group wants to change county elections

The Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections wants Sarasota County to elect commissioners from single-member districts, not at-large.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The difference in fencing between the "large dog area"(left) and the "small dog area."
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 29, 2017
Dog injury prompts Longboat to consider park changes

20-pound dog slipped through fence in Bayfront Park's 'big-dog' area and was hit on nearby Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Arthur Brantley IV.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.08.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.08.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The meetings are held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 21, 2017
Water usage drives budget increases

Dry season leads to higher irrigation costs.

  • East County
  • News
Larry Greenspon practices daily at the tennis gardens of the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 5, 2017
Longboater combines tennis, passion for kids

Greenspon begins his fourth run at a gold medal Thursday at the Maccabiah Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alec Boot-Handford.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Visitors to University Place speak with a security provider via a remote communication system. The provider opens the gate to visitors accordingly.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2017
Late to the party

Some residents say they want new options at the guardhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Douglas S. Staley, CEO of Child Protection Center, laughs as Graci McGillicuddy cheers him on during their ice cream party.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 18, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.24.16

From special birthday celebrations to the announcement of the Firefly Gala 2017 performer, a lot happened last week...

  • Black Tie
File photoLeadoff hitter Skylar Frey went 4-for-7 with a double, a stolen base, an RBI and two runs scored during the Class 7A Final Four.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2015
Sidelines

Sailors come up short in title game; SCSC wins Venue of the Year award; Golf Tourney to benefit Team Tony

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2015
Marble Pool returns with a splash for summer

Supporters hope the John H. Marble Pool will dive into year-round operations someday.

  • East County
  • News
File photoSome residents in Summerfield Bluffs saw high water levels for the Braden River behind their homes in June 2012 after Tropical Storm Debby.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 10, 2015
Local officials eye hurricane season

As hurricane season begins, officials urge residents to plan ahead during the calm before the storms.

  • East County
  • News
All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank announces the results for the 2015 Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 10, 2015
Campaign Against Summer Hunger collects $1.2 million

On the patio of the North Sarasota Public Library Wednesday morning, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank announced that more than 21,000 students will be able to be fed throughout the summer with the more than 935,000 pounds food and $1.2 million in con

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Frank Huang. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 14, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

Sparks fly at the second weekend of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Amit Even-Tov, Jan Grüning, Alexandra Kazovsky and Gershon Gerchikov of the Ariel Quartet.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 7, 2015
Perlman Music Program/Suncoast announces alumni concerts

Program alumni Molly Carr, Yannick Rafalimanana, Sean Lee, Peter Dugan and The Ariel Quartet return to Sarasota to celebrate the program's annual winter residency.

  • Arts + Culture
Project and city leaders — including Mayor Willie Shaw, developer Mark Kauffman, Sarasota Opera artistic director Victor DeRenzi and architect Jonathan Parks— pose for the groundbreaking of Rosemary Square, a catalyst project for the Rosemary District.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 7, 2015
Rosemary Square breaks ground on Boulevard of the Arts

Developers, arts leaders and city officials gathered to break ground on the new mixed-use space, a Rosemary District "catalyst project" targeted at the arts community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Toasted Mango staff member Suzanne Sementilli serves breakfast to tourist Nicole Gonzalez, who is visiting from Ft. Lauderdale.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 20, 2015
Toasted Mango brings sweetness to south Siesta

After investing more than $500,000 in a space in Crescent Plaza, the owners of the popular restaurant joint are ready to bring some swagger to the oft-ignored end of the island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 9.10.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2016
Underground utilities: 10 things to know

The decision day for a $23.85 million project is March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In his latest death-defying stunt, Nik Wallenda will traverse Longboat Key's power lines to celebrate the March referendum.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 30, 2016
Nik Wallenda plans power walk

In his latest death-defying stunt, Nik Wallenda will traverse Longboat Key's power lines to celebrate the March referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kiwanis Club Treasurer Jim Larson deposits Team Renick's $10,000 Platinum Partner Check.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 30, 2015
Lawn Party to dish out new ticket, raffle structure

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s biggest fundraiser of the year is changing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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