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Lesley Rife, one of this year's organizers of Christmas in the Garden, said visitors have plenty to look forward to at this year's festivities, which start Nov. 30 at the Longboat Island Chapel garden.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 26, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel prepares for Christmas in the Garden

The beloved tradition on Longboat Key's north end returns on Nov. 30 and features decorated trees and nine-gig musical lineup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dennis Rees and Felice Schulaner
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 23, 2026
Excitement grows at Sarasota Orchestra Gala for new music center

Guests at the fundraiser could see a model of the new campus, which the orchestra hopes to break ground on in early 2027 and open for the 2029-30 season.

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key Turtle Watch members presented a nearly $12,000 donation to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to support rehabilitating sea turtles like Ellie, one of the current residents.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 7, 2025
Turtle watch contributes nearly $12K to Mote

The Longboat environmental group gifted Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium funds to support sea turtle conservation and education programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Wild Blue at Waterside home at 508 Blue Shell Loop sold for $2.4
million. Built in 2024, it has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,028 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 24, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 9-13 in Lakewood Ranch

A Wild Blue at Waterside home on Blue Shell Loop tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is at 6320 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 23, 2026
New sandwich shop opens in south Sarasota

Capriotti’s, known for its submarine sandwiches, is located on South Tamiami Trail and Stickney Point Road.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Randy Clair
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 26, 2026
Former Town Commissioner Randy Clair loved the water, Longboat and family

An avid sailor, loving father and husband and two-time town commissioner, Randy Clair made an impact on Longboat Key in his 29 years living on the island. He died Jan. 17 at age 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One Stop Housing CEO and Managing Partner Mark Vengroff speaks with supporters at the groundbreaking of Sarasota Station.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2026
Affordable housing development finally leaves the station

Groundbreaking puts on track Mark Vengroff's fulfillment of his late father's vision to convert a Park East industrial site into affordable housing called Sarasota Station.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota City Attorney Joe Polzak and City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs during a meeting of the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 5, 2025
Sarasota charter official evaluations begin this month

City commissioners evaluated the evaluation process forSarasota's top three officers and instruct the addition of a self-assessment narrative.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Xavier Koffman and Margot Andrich
  • By Lori Sax |
  • January 26, 2026
Inspiring Hope Dinner shines a light on mental wellness

The annual fundraiser benefits the work of Sunshine from Darkness, which champions mental health in the community with programming, education and advocacy.

  • Black Tie
Rev. Brock Patterson raises his right hand as he is sworn in as Longboat Key Fire Rescue’s second ever chaplain at the department’s awards ceremony Thursday, Dec. 4.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 9, 2025
Longboat Fire Rescue welcomes new chaplain

The Longboat Island Chapel's Rev. Brock Patterson becomes a resource for first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mother-daughter team Lori and Chloe Harpsoe assist shoppers at Monkee's of Sarasota for Black Friday. The clothing boutique opened just in time for the annual shopping extravaganza last year after rebuilding from hurricane damage.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 29, 2025
St. Armands Black Friday seems less brisk this year

Some shop owners said they were surprised last year's Black Friday shopping seemed busier than this year's, despite hurricane challenges.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An aerial view of the Steans/Morrison property donated to Hermitage Artist Retreat.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 17, 2026
Manasota Key artist retreat receives $12 million gift of land, homes

A family donation of five buildings on 6.5 acres will allow Hermitage Artist Retreat to double its residency program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commisisoner Liz Alpert (right) questions Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle during the hearing about the Bobby Jones clubhouse design as Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch looks on.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 4, 2026
Contentious meeting results in pared down golf course clubhouse

Ideologies clashed as a divided Sarasota City Commission votes to pursue a smaller clubhouse at Bobby Jones Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 5058 Windward Ave. was built in 2020 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,529 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 26, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 9-13 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sara Sands home on Windward Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Noah Chieffo starred early and often for Riverview in its high-scoring affair with Palmetto on Sept. 5, 2025.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 10, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Noah Chieffo

The Rams senior wide receiver/tight end had a quarter for the ages in Week 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Firefighter paramedic Aaron Maness and Training Captain David Eggleston raise their hands to recite an oath before receiving their badges. The two had already completed their training but had not officially received their badges in a ceremony. Maness was later awarded the Medal of Honor by Fire Chief Paul Dezzi.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 10, 2025
Longboat firefighter receives rare Medal of Honor award for action

Given only twice in the past 15 years, the medal was one of several awards given out at the Longboat Key Fire Department's annual program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As Sarasota baseball seeks success under first-year coach Sterling Pell, it will have senior right-hander Cesar Garmendia back on the mound. He posted a sparkling 1.02 ERA in 2025 across 12 appearances.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 28, 2026
What to know about local prep baseball as season approaches

The FHSAA regular season begins Feb. 9, but preseason classic tournaments will be underway even sooner.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2 Learning Pavilion Interior rendering.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 25, 2025
Selby Gardens' renovations add to appeal while keeping mission in mind

Resilience, education and preservation are the prime objectives as the second phase of its master plan reinvention take Marie Selby Botanical Gardens closer to achieving its "potential."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jamie Saunders, Corrie Owens and Alan Kim star in FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Exit, Pursued by a Bear."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 11, 2026
A wolf enters and a bear exits in twin FSU/Asolo Conservatory plays

"Wolf at the Door" and "Exit, Pursued by a Bear" follow women who escape the shackles of domestic abuse.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County has allocated $10 million in Resilient SRQ funds to remove 118,000 cubic yards of sediment from Whitaker Bayou in Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 27, 2025
Requests to fund and dredge bayous approved by Sarasota County

Sarasota County approves nearly $24 million in Resilient SRQ funds for Whitaker Bayou and Hudson Bayou, which will improve stormwater drainage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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