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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 18, 2018
Harvest House opens community's first homeless youth drop-in center

Harvest House held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication for homeless drop-in center for young adults ages 16-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Senior Level 2 EVO Athletics cheer team that finished 16th at The D2 Summit (national championships).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2019
SSAS student helps cheer squad finish 16th at national championships

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences student Ava Custer helped her EVO Athletics cheer squad finish 16th at The D2 Summit national championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The 27-hole plan maintains the original Donald Ross golf course while emphasizing natural park features. A designer who worked on the plan compared the parkland to the Celery Fields.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2020
City picks 27-hole plan for Bobby Jones

In a 3-2 vote, the City Commission selected a redesign proposal that will reduce the golf course footprint to create 130 acres of public parkland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the town of Longboat Key to hold its IntroLBK 2021 class on Zoom instead of having the Citizens Academy in person.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 24, 2021
Town to offer virtual IntroLBK 2021 class again

The free classes about Longboat Key Town Government are offered from June 22-24 on Zoom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 27, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Linda Wallin

Linga Wallin is an art teacher at the Out-of-Door Academy. Read more about her in our candid "Five Things."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Cliff Dawson, the new director of bands at Braden River High School, makes a few jokes during Marching Band of Pirates rehearsal. Students say Dawson is outgoing, entertaining and serious.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 6, 2021
Braden River High School welcomes familiar face as new director of bands

New Director of Bands Cliff Dawson hopes to continue the success the Pirates had under Jeramiah Bowman.

  • East County
  • Schools
Superintendent Brennan Asplen said district staff is motivated to make the necessary changes.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 20, 2021
Sarasota Schools to take deeper look at special education evaluation

After Department of Education investigation, the district will focus on its evaluation process to determine which students need special education.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 26, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Bob Goodman has an idea to construct penthouses atop Sands Point.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 5, 2017
An idea with a view: the Sands Point redevelopment dilemma

Penthouses atop the Sands Point condo would help finance overall renovations, but Longboat commissioners are still grappling with rules for that kind of redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 28, 2010
Mike Ash sounds off (VIDEO)

This week's beloved A&E cover subject, big-band leader Mike Ash, plays us a tune on his clarinet.

  • Arts + Culture
Before the Burns Court Neighborhood Association was established, businesses in the area lacked theability to collaborate with one another, LeeAnne Swor said.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2015
Conversation with LeeAnne Swor

The Burns Court Neighborhood Association president talks about construction, historic preservation and marketing the neighborhood in a competitive region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of Sarasota Orchestra are performing their favorite works from their living rooms.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 13, 2020
Arts organizations get creative with online performances

Sarasota residents can view performances from organizations like Sarasota Orchestra, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Asolo Conservatory.

  • Arts + Culture
Ilana Armida gets with the flow inside her closet-sized recording studio.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 8, 2016
Ilana Armida Q&A

Artist Ilana Armida is gaining momentum with her new sounds.

  • East County
  • News
Greg Bartoli stands on the upper floor of the PopStroke restaurant that opened April 28 at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 27, 2022
PopStroke opens its entertainment and restaurant complex in Sarasota

Tiger Woods and Greg Bartoli partner to bring mini golf to the East District at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2016
Focus on Film: Our Sarasota Film Festival picks

The 18th annual Sarasota Film Festival opens this week — what are you going to see?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 7, 2016
Film review: 'The Legend of Tarzan'

Human. Nature.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Realtor Stacy Haas used her interior decorating experience to plan the renovation of a home in the Country Club that was going on the market.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2020
Space for improvement in the Lakewood Ranch Country Club

Huge renovation project hopes to double the worth of a Lakewood Ranch Country Club home.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 10, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: All cool in the pool

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 22, 2021
Style: Back to Events, With Style

Not sure what to wear this coming event season? Local boutiques and jewelers have some ideas.

  • LWR Life
Hurricane Matthew is throwing off the sports schedule.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2016
Hurricane Matthew forces sports cancellations in Sarasota

Sarasota County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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