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One of the books East County's Joseph Polizzi is introducing involves the artistic, decorative eggs his mother designed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota author introduces two new books

Sarasota author introduces two new books, including his "The Court of Winter Roses."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore and Vittorio Natasi |
  • January 13, 2021
Florida’s response to COVID-19 could help address the looming physician shortage

Hospital staffing shortages and burnout are cause for concern.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"Nucci" follows the life of a young circus performer who works to master the quadruple somersault.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 25, 2019
Life under the big top

Adrian Catarzi, the 13th trapezist to do the triple somersault, wrote a book following his journey to mastering the feat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 14, 2018
County relaxes rule for affordable projects

With a few tweaks to the county's regulations, the commission hopes to make it easier to build affordable housing developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Dorfman has worked to develop North Tamiami Trail, where he owns a condominium unit. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 14, 2013
Election: Dorfman takes a second shot at the City Commission

NBA Entertainment founder Richard Dorfman wants to give the future leaders of Sarasota a voice and quiet anti-growth stalwarts of the past.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 1, 2016
Tea & Tutus takes guests to Wonderland

The Sarasota Ballet's second annual event followed an Alice in Wonderland theme.

  • Black Tie
An empty chambers from Longboat Key's Town Hall is pictured.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 2, 2020
Longboat Key reverses course, commission to meet virtually on Oct. 5

The decision comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Florida municipalities’ ability to hold virtual-only meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Christian midfielder Justis Mejia-Slattery battles a Sarasota Military Academy opponent for possession during a regular season match. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2015
Senior blazes a new path

Sarasota Christian senior Justis Mejia-Slattery will play soccer for Ave Maria University this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 12, 2018
Fundraising, voter turnout highlight enthusiasm behind special election

House District 72 candidates have outpaced fundraising totals from previous elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 6.5 mile paddle board race begins.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota SUP Race Series

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted the third race of the 1st annual Sarasota SUP Race Series Saturday, Oct. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The lot at 20 N. Washington Blvd., currently used as a parking lot for the county services across the street, is the planned site of a 9-to-10 story hotel.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2014
Commissioners approve Main Street hotel proposal

The Sarasota County Commission approved a land-swap deal that will allow for the development of a 150-room Kimpton Hotel at Main Street and U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tickets for the 2018 Dick Vitale Gala, to be held May 11 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, are officially sold out, but that doesn't mean Vitale is done raising money for pediatric cancer research.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2018
2018 Dick Vitale Gala tickets sold out

People can still donate to the cause if interested.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2015
Where should your flowers go?

A downtown group wants resident feedback as it works on installing flower baskets on light poles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite some neighborhood support, opposition remains. A social-media movement has organized against the Ringling Plaza Walmart.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 11, 2012
Ringling Walmart receives support

The Sarasota Planning Board is scheduled to vote on the 97,000-square-foot store Nov. 14. Although two neighborhood associations approve of the project, some opposition remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 6, 2017
Sarasota chamber looks ahead after 'rebuilding year'

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gave members an update on the past year and projections for the future during its annual meeting on Oct. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key is one of four florida municipalities situated in two counties.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 24, 2017
Next steps in Longboat's one county discussion include website, straw poll

Since May, town officials have been discussing the possibility of incorporating the town into a single county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Britney Guertin, Marketing Coodinator of Shore, said that nearly half of the guests dining at Shore last night were there for the Designing Daughters.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 13, 2016
Designing Daughters takes over Sarasota

Dining for a Difference draws more than 1,500 out to dinner on Tuesday, Jan. 12

  • Black Tie
Pac-Man
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 28, 2016
Passing by Post-it

Post-it's showcase creativity and arcade game favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Morgan Gerhart and Heather Kasten
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Sarasota Prime Time

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its networking event Sarasota Prime Time Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Health Fit. Members enjoyed hors d'oeurves while socializing with one another.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Students from Pine View School, Sarasota High School and Sarasota Military Academy contributed to a mural in the All Faiths Food Bank sorting room.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 17, 2015
Students put creative touch on All Faiths Food Bank facility

Pine View, SMA and SHS students contribute to mural at All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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