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Elizabeth Woodall visits the Sarasota War Memorial to pay tribute to her son. (Photo by Nolan Peterson)
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 24, 2014
Unforgettable

Seven years after his death in Iraq, the pain and pride of Marine Peter Woodall's family and friends have not faded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mind these businesses
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 6, 2024
Mind these businesses

Sarasotans always get behind a good cause. Now it’s time to support the 941.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Darian Sanders uses his passion and experience of performing to inspire students at Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 22, 2025
'Lion King' star inspires Lakewood Ranch High students

Darian Sanders spent five years traveling on the Broadway tour of "The Lion King" and uses his experience to inspire students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mads Mikkelsen in "Hannibal." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 19, 2020
Binge Blog: This is my design

"Hannibal" and "Spirited Away" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota actor Daniel Pelissier auditions at  Jiggs Landing Outpost.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2021
The Players Centre of Sarasota hosts auditions at the Jiggs Landing Outpost

As the Players Centre gets closer to opening a new theatre complex in Lakewood Ranch, it is expanding its outdoor shows.

  • East County
  • News
Affinity Wellness 4 Life owner Dominic Louis Sorrentino (right) and office manager/marketing director Jamie Perea stand in the new 3,000 square-foot facility on Solutions Lane.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS: Former bodybuilder's wellness experience carries weight at new Lakewood Ranch business

EYE ON BUSINESS: From weight loss to hair styling, company brings holistic wellness to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is still evaluating any long-term beach impacts left behind by Tropicial Storm Eta.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 23, 2020
Longboat Key moves forward with beach projects

The town of Longboat Key is working on four beach renourishment projects throughout the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 29, 2022
City, police union each ratify three-year collective bargaining agreement

The Sarasota City Commission has approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents the Sarasota Police Department. The salary scale, though, will be reviewed on an annual basis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Gray. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 1, 2021
Republicans Club of Longboat Key has new leadership

After six years, the presidency of the club is changing hands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • May 22, 2012
John Neal Homes Launches New Division

John Neal Homes Launches New Division

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Colony property has virtually stood empty since August 2010, after unit owners took possession of their units, and the hotel closed. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 3, 2011
Judge reverses bankruptcy rulings against the Colony.

Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber could recoup damages from the Colony Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 7, 2010
A Q&A with Jose Manuel Carreo

Ballet dancer Jose Manuel Carreño talks about his friendship with retired Sarasota Ballet Director Robert de Warren, the value of stage training and the launch of his new Sarasota dance festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Gary Booher, James Rogoze, Susan Ellis, Irwin Davis and Joe Novarro
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2013
Country Club West residents welcome association autonomy

The newly resident-controlled, experience-heavy board vows to fight for the homeowners and work closely with Community Development District 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
County staff hopes new stormwater projects can improve the quality of water in the county's watersheds and Sarasota Bay. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2020
Commissioners hope to improve water quality

County staff hopes to implement a new stormwater rate system by fiscal year 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suzy Brenner and her organization's new sign on Bay Isles Road.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 17, 2019
Longboat's Paradise Center moves to new home

Office and most activities move up the block on Bay Isles Road for now, but more remodeling is still in store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River Utilities manager Bob Simons said an effort to create metered billing for Lakewood Ranch Phase 1 irrigation also resulted in improved pressure.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Meters solve uneven water billing in Lakewood Ranch

Half-million dollar investment by BRU to pay off for Lakewood Ranch community development districts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 20, 2020
Solutions to SCAT may include ride-hailing service

Upgrades to Sarasota County's transit system may include partnerships with services such as Uber or Lyft.

  • Sarasota
  • News
scampi
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 7, 2014
Duval's: New name, newly remodeled — same great taste

Duval's: New name, newly remodeled — same great taste

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The county aims to revisit the topic of redistricting next month
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 22, 2019
County to hire consultant for potential redistricting process

After reviewing a variety of options to base new district lines off of, commissioners directed staff to hire a consultant within the next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ohana is one of the highest-priced listed homes on the market in the Sarasota-Manatee area.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat market trends encouraging

Closed sales, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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