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A proposed recycling plant outside the Celery Fields has united residents, bird-lovers and the environmentally minded against the planned facility.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 18, 2017
Opponents hopeful County Commission will deny recycling facility outside Celery Fields

Residents are pitted against business owners, and say they're all for recycling facilities — just not right outside the Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Diego Perilla, the chief operating officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, stands at the front door of the new ER at Fruitville.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2020
Emergency help on the way to Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's ER at Fruitville scheduled for Dec. 1 opening.

  • East County
  • News
Col. Kurt Hoffman and Taylor Hatch, assistant secretary for the Florida Department of Children and Family's economic self-sufficiency program,  speak about the victims  who were affected by the operation.
  • By Samantha Chaney and Brynn Mechem |
  • July 2, 2019
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office uncovers statewide data breach

Two of the seven individuals who have been charged by the SCSO are still at-large.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1350 Main residents argue that those plans expired earlier this year, and any attempt to move forward with a development at the DeMarcay Hotel site should be required to begin the approval process anew.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Top Story — March: Condo residents sue city, Palm Avenue developer

The 1350 Main Residential Condominium Association has filed a lawsuit against the city and the owner of the DeMarcay Hotel property in an attempt to prevent the construction of an 18-story building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sally Bondi and Dan Higgs show of their youthful spirit in "Old Enough to Know Better" at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 5, 2015
Life's a Stage

Florida Studio Theatre breaks down stereotypes in their new documentary play assembled from nearly 100 senior Sarasotans: 'Old Enough to Know Better.”

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy Susan Gabriel
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
Musician and creative coach Susan Gabriel forms charitable project SuzeMuze Studio

The ARISE Music Arts Communication founder launches her new charitable project Dec. 9 to address many of the nation's biggest social issues.

  • Arts + Culture
Helen Holt's home was demolished July 15, 2008.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
From the archives: Holt house withstood test of time before demolition

On July 15, 2008, the home of longtime Longboat Key postmistress Helen Holt was demolished; commissioners were wary of gang violence in 1998; the Longboat Key Town Commission voted to exempt religious symbols from the town's sign ordinance in July 1983

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kirsten Foster (who plays Mrs. Aouda) is also a TV and film actress known for her roles in titles such as the movie “Zoe and the Astronaut” and the TV mini series “Jekyll & Hyde.” Photo by Andrew Billington
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 6, 2019
Asolo Rep's ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ proves all the world's a stage

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s last production of the season spreads a universal message.

  • Arts + Culture
Birds feast after a fish kill-off in the backyard of Lakewood Ranch's Mark Engel. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 21, 2022
Dead fish are increasing in ponds around Lakewood Ranch

Heat and frequent storms are contributing causes of stinky fish kills in the Lakewood Ranch area, a University of Florida researcher says.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Denise Kleiner, president of Old Braden River Historical Society, currently lives in Manatee County is an independent financial advisor, writer and speaker influenced by history and the non-profit sector.
  • By Denise Kleiner |
  • August 22, 2012
My View: Jiggs Landing memories could fill an auditorium

Times have changed for those living on the Braden River and in the surrounding communities.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC is under contract to buy the former bank building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive and the vacant lot owned by Bill Saba next to the building.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2011
Whitney Beach owner welcomes modifications

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board reduced a proposed height modification for Whitney Beach Plaza from five stories to four stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • September 13, 2021
Brittany Bryant-Swift and Randy Connery Swift II

The 2021 wedding season kicked off this past Labor Day weekend with Sarasota residents Brittany Bryant-Swift and Randy Connery Swift II.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Eric Garwood rang the bell at Longboat Key's Publix for the first time this season.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 16, 2017
Ringing in the holiday spirit

A stint for the Kiwanis Club at the Salvation Army kettle puts a jingle in the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Audrey Heimler, Phyllis Ploener, Rosalyn Fleischer and Sharon Schreiber attended the temple's Rosh Hashanah luncheon at Cafe L'Europe.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 18, 2018
Temple Beth Israel reflects on year to come

Temple Beth Israel is preparing for Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, which beings at sundown on Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carlos E. Haile Middle School eighth grader Isabella Castro-Cardona, seventh grader Alyssa Babyak and eighth grader Kaleb Guy spend time reading. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 23, 2021
School choice opens for School District of Manatee County

School district will no longer provide transportation for school choice students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dave Miner, a former member of the School Board of Manatee County, and Scott Hopes, a member of the board, celebrate the opening of Dr. Mona Jain Middle School. Hopes says part of a school member's job is attending school events.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
What's next for School Board of Manatee County?

Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint a Manatee County resident to replace Scott Hopes, the District 4 representative for the School Board of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 7, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 6

This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch's Paree Gardner and Greenfield Plantation's Linda Pape show off appetizer plates they will be selling at the Greek Festival.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2018
Greek festival returns for 34th year in Sarasota

Greek cuisine highlights annual festival at St. Barbara's.

  • East County
  • News
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