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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2021
Home on Siesta Drive sells for $6.275 million

Bay Island Shores property is the top seller for Nov. 22-26 in the Sarasota, Siesta Key and Palmer Ranch areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2018
Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership

A Feb. 12 exhibit opening will start a months-long celebration.

  • East County
  • Sports
Capt. Rick Grassett adjusts the lure on his fishing pole on the dock at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 18, 2012
All eyes are on red tide

Now that red tide is back on the satellite radar, fishing guides cope, and scientists study ways to limit the bloom's effect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 13, 2018
Ring of Fame gets new class

The Fredonias, Cedric Walker, Ursula Boettcher, The Ramon Espana Family — The Flying Espanas and Chuck “Chucko” Sidlow were inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame on Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sue Tomasso, John Tomasso, Nancy Pump, David Tomasso and Harm Pump are among the many loved ones who help take care of Jerry Tomasso, who has ALS.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2021
Lakewood Ranch man with ALS cherishes every day of life

Lakewood Ranch man with ALS never stops living for tomorrow

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to expand the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Athletic Center by about 6,900 square feet.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
SMR announces improvements

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is planning three major facility improvements for the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2009
Update: Key Club pushes project approval

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation and expansion project hearing will continue Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents hope county leaders will make improvements along major corridors first.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2020
County leaders consider bicycle, pedestrian improvements

County begins considering how to improve cycling and pedestrian connectivity with an eye toward fewer crashes for all.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 11, 2019
'The Souvenir' is an emotional roller-coaster ride of a commentary on addiction

This logic-defying film, "The Souvenir," is interesting yet doesn't take the time to dive into the characters' backstories.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
David Verinder, president and CEO, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
  • By Guest Author |
  • July 1, 2020
Masks can help slow the spread

Health care professionals urge the public to wear face masks to slow the virus spread.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Otus
  • By Otus |
  • January 27, 2014
Ask Otus: How to play the mating game

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • February 19, 2013
John Howard cooking up new CD at Blue Rock Bakery

John Howard cooking up new CD at Blue Rock Bakery

  • Arts + Culture
Bill Waddill, managing director of The Bay Sarasota, said the bayfront redevelopment could use 15 to 20 different funding sources.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 10, 2018
County discusses bayfront financing option

The Bay Sarasota has approached Sarasota County about using property tax revenue to fund a bayfront redevelopment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy student Mairead Studdiford holds her new business idea, Snappy Starters.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 5, 2017
Snappy idea impresses investors

ODA sophomore develops a business plan that isn’t a lemon.

  • East County
  • News
The Players Centre could become the centerpiece of the Waterside Village at Lakewood Ranch development.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2016
Players Centre selects architect, builder for Waterside Village project

Sarasota's Schenkel/Shultz and Lakewood Ranch's Willis Smith among the major players.

  • East County
  • News
Residents Joyce Burnham, Edie Kaplan, Millie Small, Norm Dumaine and Renee Gluvna are part of a small community effort to improve Fruitville Road Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 22, 2017
Neighbors seek name change for Fruitville Road Park

A group of residents thinks a new name is a crucial step toward building a better neighborhood park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Iain Webb, Emily Walsh, Scott King and Bob King. Courtesy Cliff Roles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 31, 2012
Scene & Heard

Stringing the season together; Writing 'Nemo'; Musicians are here to stay; All in the Family

  • Arts + Culture
The north end beaches are among the island's most erosional, officials said.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 17, 2019
Beach management plan continues forward in Longboat Key

The Town Commission and interested parties took in a presentation on what will be a completed plan in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • January 17, 2013
The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 25, 2016
Unicorp to make Colony announcement Thursday

The firm behind plans to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort aims to start the first phase of the project this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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