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Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Thief gets bad news at Bradenton convenience store

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Elizabeth Cartier
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 17, 2011
Simply ballroom

Professional dance champions sizzled Jan. 15 at the Sarasota Star Ball competition at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Mill Creek's Wilma Kroese will be a featured artist at the 17th annual Fall Art Show & Sale Nov. 17 at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2018
Artists prepare for Fall Art Show & Sale in Lakewood Ranch

Artists prepare for Fall Art Show & Sale in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Along with his siblings, Tommy Klauber began working at The Colony when he was 15.  Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
Klauber’s ex-employees carry on his legacy of service

The Colony developer impacted many local restaurateurs, tennis pros as their manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2020
Planning Board questions city meeting protocols

A majority of the volunteer advisory board is opposed to in-person meetings that exceed two hours, disrupting the city’s development review schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Palm Aire Country Club resident Gus Andreone, 104, was highlighted during a special tribute to the PGA of America prior to the PGA Championship July 30. Andreone is the organization's oldest living member.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2016
Living Legend: Palm Aire resident carries long-lasting golf legacy

At 104 years old, Palm Aire Country Club resident Gus Andreone is the PGA's oldest living member — and has a lasting friendship with golf icon Arnold Palmer.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 10, 2021
A response to a response

Letter writer’s thoughtful letter raised questions that challenged whether our objections to CRT were hypocritical, given our laissez-faire, free-market leanings. We felt compelled to respond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Siesta Healing owner Karen Mahlios maintains a passion for holistic healing and helping others.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Cancer inspires Siesta Key shop designed to help people

Daughter-in-law's answer to a casual question forms the basis of a family business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Claire McGill, DO, Family Medicine Physician Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • April 4, 2019
Don't Forget to See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Visit is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

Don't Forget to See Your Primary Healthcare Provider For Your Annual Wellness Visit: This Visit is Free When You Have Medicare Part B

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 17, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarah and Paul Karon agreed to donate up to $500,000 in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 6, 2021
Town Center stage just the latest in a series of landmarks named for people

With a 7-0 vote, Town Commissioners approved calling the to-be-built centerpiece of the Town Center Green the Karon Family Pavilion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 31, 2022
Brooke GuyAsbury

Guy Asbury’s Memorial Service will be held on Friday, 09/09/2022 at Sarasota National Cemetery at 11:30 AM.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
David Wolff Jr. secures the devices to the dock.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 16, 2020
Mar Vista sees 'beautiful growth' on Mini Reefs

The Mini Reefs are designed with hopes of improving the ecosystem.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Irwin and Sylvia Pastor celebrate with champagne and supporters after receiving the news that Pastor won one of the town's two at-large commission seats.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 26, 2014
Pastor triumphs over Linde for at-large seat

Irwin Pastor overcame an anemic Election Day voter turnout to capture the at-large seat against challenger Armando Linde.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Owner Christian Zebier, Chef Karl Deneubourg and Maitre d' Oliver Georges
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • October 29, 2013
Memorable dining at Antoine's

Memorable dining at Antoine's

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 27, 2022
Longboat Key church welcomes back members

The guest speakers were a mother and daughter from the Beauty Bridge Foundation of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
For three months in 2020, the city temporarily suspended enforcement of its paid parking program because of COVID-19, leading to a steep decline in revenue. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2021
City keeps parking management in-house — for now

In addition to passing on options for teaming up with a private parking operator, the commission extended provisions allowing for expanded outdoor dining.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosemary District residents have pushed for more thoughtful planning after the city authorized the construction of more than 1,500 residential units in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2019
Commission to discuss Rosemary District zoning

City staff is optimistic an overlay district can improve the quality of growth in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jesse Eisenberg in "Zombieland." Photo source: STARZ Play.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2018
Cringe Blog: In which we finally get to zombies

"Zombieland," starring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abagail Breslin, and "Mindhunter," starring Jonathan Groff, Anna Torv and Cameron Britton, are this week's spook-tacular recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Orchestra's Outdoor Pops concerts at Ed Smith Stadium, with its fireworks accompaniment, won't be happening this year. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • April 6, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra cancels remainder of season

Sarasota Music Festival, Outdoor Pops shows among those called off

  • Arts + Culture
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