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Maggie "MJ" Wood scoops up seaweed from the bay.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 30, 2016
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Campers splash in Sarasota Bay and explore the Ann Goldstein's Children’s Rainforest Garden at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anu Tali — Courtesy image
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 15, 2018
Music review: 'Firsts'

Pianist Roman Rabinovitch substitutes in stunning Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 3 performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Judge Nancy Donnellan, Michael Cuttler and Bobbi Hurwitz
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Independence Day Dinner

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club enjoyed an 'Independence Day Dinner' after participating in the yachting tradition of the Sundowner Ceremony July 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A home in Harbor Acres tops this week's Real Estate sales.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 24, 2015
Harbor Acres home sells for $4.1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between September 7 and September 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The county aims to revisit the topic of redistricting next month
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 22, 2019
County to hire consultant for potential redistricting process

After reviewing a variety of options to base new district lines off of, commissioners directed staff to hire a consultant within the next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 1, 2017
Through Women's Eyes reception celebrates women in film

Film makers and patrons of the Through Women's Eyes Film Festival gathered at the Sarasota City Center on April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2016
County considers offers for surplus land

Sarasota County has received two bids for 10 acres of land near the intersection of Fruitville Road and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Downtown Improvement District is weighing the pros and cons of having an enhanced level of maintenance service along Main Street. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2011
DID frustrated by pricey maintenance bids

The Downtown Improvement District doesn't want to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to have enhanced maintenance in its downtown corridor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
An inmate was found dead in police custody after he was in the Sarasota County Jail for less than 24 hours.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 4, 2017
Inmate found dead in Sarasota County Jail

No official cause of death has been released, but a statement from the Sheriff's Office said it could have been "medical in nature."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Dex Honea
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 15, 2016
Sarasota Ballet continues to honor Sir Frederick Ashton at Joyce Theater Debut

The ballet company continues to earn national recognition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 17, 2020
Urbanite Theatre enlists five new playwrights

Five new playwrights of color have been commissioned for Urbanite Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
"Evolving/Revolving" photo by John Revisky.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 1, 2016
Sarasota Contemporary Dance comes full circle in 'Evolving/Revolving'

Sarasota Contemporary Dance closes its 10th season by looking to the past — and the future.

  • Arts + Culture
The Emmett belt in gold metallic adds a glamorous touch to any outfit.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Lilly Pulitzer Sarasota Spring 2014 Launch Party

Lilly Pulitzer Sarasota Spring 2014 Launch Party

  • Black Tie
A student peers into a microscope during a Mote program. (Courtesy image from Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory.)
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 16, 2018
Community Foundation gives Mote $50,000 partnership grant

Part of the funds will support youth education and outreach programs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Music Half Marathon

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Music Half Marathon

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 3, 2019
Wendy Katz awarded at annual Goldie's Legacy Brunch

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School celebrated March 3 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Jaelen Childs throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Cardinal Mooney's game against Bishop Verot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2019
Ceremonial first pitch means everything to Mooney family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Typically around 70 prints are on display in the space, including multiples and editions by Jorge Blanco, Betsy Cameron, Ron Desmett and more. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Alfstad& Editions celebrates the power of print

Alfstad& Editions proves that printmaking isn’t dead, and neither is Alfstad& productions.

  • Arts + Culture
The Chidsey Library was built in 1941 for an estimated $25,000. The historical building on the North Trail now houses the Official Visitors Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 16, 2014
Visit Sarasota County to end lease for Visitors Center

Citing frustrations with the city and location, Visit Sarasota County will terminate its $20,000 lease for the Chidsey Building Dec. 12, to find a new home for the Official Visitors Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mote's Stranding Investigation Program responded to a stranded dolphin call on July 29. Photo courtesy of Mote
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 31, 2017
Mote responds to stranded Fraser's dolphin

The male dolphin was found near shore on Turtle Beach in Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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