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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 27, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Flashing lights always mean something

Police reports from around Longboat Key, Oct. 16-22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 21, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jacqueline Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The free app is available now for Apple and Android devices.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 8, 2017
Sarasota County Schools launches new app for parents

Using the app, parents can follow schools, see their students' grades and attendance and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 5, 2015
Bird Key celebrates nature

Bird Key Yacht Club held its monthly art show on June 4. This month featured artist Susan Covert, who paints outdoor scenes of the Sarasota area and upstate New York, and pieces from the Sarasota Shell Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
1. O'Mariah Gordon, Braden River High girls basketball
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 13, 2021
The top-10 East County athletes to watch in 2021

These athletes should command much attention in the new year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lucia and Steve Almquist with Kelly Yankle and Christine Peixoto
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • September 28, 2014
Sarasota Ballet's Back to Season Brunch

Sarasota Ballet's Back to Season Brunch

  • Black Tie
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 23, 2015
Top Story — March: Coastal Living features Sarasota as ‘Dream Town'

Less than one month after TripAdvisor named Siesta Key home to the No. 1 U.S. beach, Sarasota continues to gain national prominence with a nod from Coastal Living Magazine

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • February 3, 2012
Ovation! A Free Arts Event tomorrow in Lakewood Ranch

Ovation! A Free Arts Event tomorrow in Lakewood Ranch

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
When the memorial is complete 67 reef balls  will be placed in the water off Big Pass.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 28, 2019
Sarasota's Eternal Reefs honors lost submariners

The company will place 67 reef balls nine miles off Big Pass in memory of lost submarine crew members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelli Smith began her tenure Monday as Longboat Key’s new police chief. She has 29 years of law enforcement experience.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2020
Conversation with Kelli Smith, Longboat Key's new police chief

Smith has 29 years of law enforcement experience, including roles with the police departments of North Arizona University and the University of Central Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carol Erickson and founder Sherry Jones
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Society first anniversary

On Nov. 1, the Sarasota Singles Society celebrated its first anniversary at Chart House

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 1, 2019
Key Chorale's 'Elijah' to showcase masterwork of epic proportions

Key Chorale will be accompanied by four professional soloists, a youth soloist and 35 members of the Sarasota Orchestra for 'Elijah.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Guest Author |
  • October 26, 2020
Readers respond to "Liberty or enslavement" editorial

Letters to the editor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large developments. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Commission forwards Laurel Park buffer

The Planning Board will vote on the proposal next. If approved, it would change the development process for projects proposed near Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clark Dean, Zack Skypeck, Andrew Leroux and David Orner row at the 2016 World Rowing Junior Championships. Photo courtesy USRowing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 7, 2017
Sarasota Crew rowers take gold, silver at World Rowing Junior Championships

Clark Dean makes history with a first-place 1x finish.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Melissa Hembree, Sarah Lodge, Hostess Erin Christy and Britt Riner — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 6, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 12.07.17

From a citrus-themed Christmas party to a unique gift for a celebrity choreographer, we've got the inside scoop on the Sarasota social scene this week.

  • Black Tie
Apollo Lirio fits former Riverview High offensive lineman Kye Dixon, who will play  for Jacksonville in the fall, for a custom mouthguard.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Sarasota dentist's mouthguard solution brings smiles to customers

Sarasota dentist Apollo Lirio's mouthguard solution brings smiles to customers, including Riverview High football players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Arlington Park resident Nathan Wilson has sought to strengthen tree protection regulations, but he wants to address builders'     concerns, too.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 6, 2017
City dives deeper into tree issues

After builders and architects criticized the city’s tree ordinance, officials hope an advisory board can sort through any issues in the existing regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eighth-grade student Shamyra Wheeler helps carry a box of jeans to be donated. She donated two pairs of jeans from her own closet for the cause.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 1, 2016
Students partner with Sarasota Police in 'Teens for Jeans'

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences donates more than 250 pairs of jeans for the YMCA Youth Shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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