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Sarasota Police Department detectives arrested Sarasota resident Shaquan Leverett for the murder of a Palmetto man in March.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 6, 2014
Sarasota man arrested for murder

The Sarasota Police Department has made an arrest following an investigation of a murder that took place March 10 in North Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sally Brown and Chris Anderson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 9, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra Association Holiday Luncheon 'Holiday Prelude'

Sarasota Orchestra Association Holiday Luncheon 'Holiday Prelude'

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Memorial recognized two physicians for their outstanding years of service to the hospital and community
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 12, 2013
Sarasota Memorial honors two physicians

Sarasota Memorial Hospital announces Physician of the Year and Lifetime Achievement winners for 2013

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2016
Meet Me at the Barre celebrates Friends of the Sarasota Ballet

Attendees enjoyed a cocktail hour and dinner at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Black Tie
Hundreds charged through the Heart Walk heart to start the walk.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 12, 2015
Heart Walkers participate in fitness and philanthropy

The Sarasota Manatee American Heart Association walk raised more than $200,000 by Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jon and Jackson Anderson with a ukulele and mandolin.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Folk Festival

Folk fanatics spent the weekend at the Sarasota Folk Festival Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23. More than thirty folk artists performed on three stages at Oscar Sherer State Park in Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 1, 2020
Governor issues 30-day stay-at-home order

The executive order will last at least 30 days.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Siesta Key property known as Snook Inn sold for $10 million last year, making it the largest residential sale in Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 21, 2014
Sarasota named among top small towns for luxury homebuyers

Christie's International Real Estate names the city of Sarasota one of 10 'Jewel Box' enclaves in its report on luxury housing markets in 2013.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Major Ethan Frizzell,  Honoree Gerri Aaron, Chairwoman Kim Cornetet, Betty Schoenbaum and Major Sue Frizzell
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 16, 2017
Glitz at the Ritz supports The Salvation Army

The annual Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon was held on March 16 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Violinist James Ehnes was the soloist for Sarasota Orchestra’s “Summer to Winter” Masterworks 3 concert Jan. 4-6. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 7, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra pulls at audiences' heartstrings in Masterworks 3 concert

"Summer to Winter" kicked off 2019 with an unforgettable performance of Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1.

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Sarasota baseball coach Clyde Metcalf opened up his 35th season by watching the Sailors earn a pair of victories Feb. 5 and Feb. 6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 11, 2016
Metcalf finds successful balance

Sarasota baseball coach opens 35th season at the helm with his new favorite team.

  • Sarasota
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Andy Guz, the CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, said the hospital will expand its services to keep up with the growth of the community it serves.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 30, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hopes to expand in the 2020s

CEO Andy Guz predicts hospital will continue to expand in the 2020s to serve rapidly growing Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 2, 2015
Siesta Key beach brick tributes go on sale

Friends of Sarasota County Parks is offering the opportunity to purchase and engrave a paver for the Siesta Key public beach project for $250.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Students had fun dancing and singing along to their favorite songs.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School's Prom

There were 350 students that attended Sarasota High School's prom Saturday, May 11, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suzanne Atwell, former co-chairwoman of the Change the Date campaign, thinks increased turnout in August's city election is a sign of improved public engagement with local government.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
New date, more votes in city elections

After seeing significantly increased turnout in the City Commission primary, candidates remain uncertain how a shift away from off-cycle elections will affect the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County staff looked to Northwest Crossing in Bend, Ore. as an example of a New Urban development during Sarasota 2050 discussions.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2013
Sarasota 2050 tweaks come into focus

Sarasota County staff have posted initial recommended changes to the county's long-run planning document.

  • East County
  • News
Last year's event was hosted at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 25, 2018
Forks & Corks changes venue to Palmetto

The annual wine festival has moved its location three days before the event.

  • Black Tie
East County sports roundup: 03.15.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.15.17

East County sports roundup: 03.15.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center is the new host of the Sarasota Open. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2014
On the move

After a six-year run on Longboat Key, the Sarasota Open will now be held in the Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Heavy rain will batter Sarasota throughout the work week.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 23, 2013
UPDATE: Sarasota Police close streets due to flooding

Forecasters predict a week of solid, heavy rain in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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