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Branding on the new shuttle is meant to intrigue shoppers and generate ridership.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2018
Trolley services launches at UTC

Electric shuttle charges up convenience for UTC shoppers.

  • East County
  • News
The first day back to school may look different as the district considers two plans that would implement social distancing and other safety protocols. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota County school leaders consider back to school options

School district lays out two distinct paths for the new school year, but emphasize nothing will be settled for weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Andre James.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Andre James

Andre James is a recent graduate of Sarasota High. He committed July 11 to play baseball for San Jacinto College (Pasadena, Texas),  one of the top junior college baseball programs in the country, holding five national championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A home on Bay Island tops the real estate transactions this week.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 15, 2015
Bay Island home sells for $5.1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between September 28 and October 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association handed out its 2016 Year-End Awards on Nov. 13.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2016
Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association names year-end winners

There were a total of 9 awards given out at the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Renowned flutist and former festival student Jasmine Choi will perform. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2017
Sarasota Music Festival returns with three weeks of classical music

Sarasota Music Festival offers young musicians a rare opportunity.

  • Arts + Culture
The Miami Police Department found a Longboat Key woman driving the wrong way this morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2013
Longboat Key woman found in Miami

A Harbourside Drive woman was found in downtown Miami at 3 a.m. this morning driving the wrong way with a trunk full of Longboat Key Publix groceries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bernhard G. Kloppenburg, Sarasota Yacht Club general manager
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 19, 2015
Sarasota Yacht Club receives prominent award

The Sarasota Yacht Club was one of seven clubs in the U.S. to receive the Distinguished Emerald Club of the World award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Highway Patrol deputies responded to the accident at 6:22 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2019
Child struck by driver in eastern Manatee County

Child struck by driver in eastern Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
All Faiths Food Bank volunteer Phyllis Siskel.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 12, 2015
Hand in hand with open hearts

All Faiths Food Bank volunteer receives surprise from Sarasota Military Academy cadets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 22, 2019
Dogs take over the Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

The event was one of three to be held by Pet Wants this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sen. Marco Rubio and City Manager Tom Barwin, right, discuss the status of Lido Beach.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2018
Rubio talks renourishment at Lido Beach

During a visit with Sarasota officials, Sen. Marco Rubio called Lido Key's shoreline erosion the most dramatic he'd ever seen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Irina LaRose and Steve Howard at the 2019 Freedom Fest.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 11, 2020
Longboat Key's Freedom Fest canceled

The fest's fate had been iffy, but the cancellation is now official.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vince Sellers Jr. looks to have a big game versus Venice Sept. 2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 22, 2016
School district invites public to superintendent reception

Sarasota County School District's is inviting the public's input as it seeks Superintendent Lori White's replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riley Ellis, Jenna Bates, Delaney Arnold and Jordan Bates made signs to show their support for the Memorial Day Parade.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 25, 2015
Residents pack Main Street for Memorial Day Parade

There was no shortage of patriotism or residents for the annual Sarasota Memorial Day Parade on Main Street Monday, May 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gabi Casciato and Sara Higham
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 2, 2017
Sarasota High School sends off the class of 2017

Graduates beat the rain and tossed their caps June 2 at Cleland Stadium at Ihrig Field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hurricane Dorian ended up missing us on the gulf coast, much to the relief of beachgoers who still had to contend with summer showers.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2019
Longboat Key Year in Review: 2019

Take a look back through the past year of news, features and fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The swimming pool separates the two wings of an elegant home in Lido Shores. Above, looking toward the living room. Photos by Greg Wilson.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 10, 2013
Home of the Month: Lido Luxe

Classic modern style by architect Jonathan Parks complements a historic Sarasota neighborhood.

  • Arts + Culture
Janice Myers takes a moment at the gravesite for her husband Henry at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 24, 2015
Sarasota National Cemetery remembers with Memorial Day ceremony

Families, visitors and veterans were welcomed to the hollow grounds of the Sarasota National Cemetery for the Memorial Day Ceremony Sunday, May 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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