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UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
  • By Nicole Unger |
  • September 2, 2014
Day Trippin' — Land paddling at Nathan Benderson Park

Day Trippin' — Land paddling at Nathan Benderson Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Coco and Brice Claypoole stand in front of their homemade pro-peacock sign.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • July 30, 2019
Peacock debate spreads its wings again in Longboat neighborhood

Longbeach Village peacocks ruffle feathers in a discussion between those who love them and those who support town efforts to keep the flock small.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 1, 2021
How will this end?

No one knows how the current strife in America will end. But we’ve been resilient for 245 years. And we know this, too: An essential ingredient to pursuing happiness is you must be free.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 29, 2018
School security improvements come at a cost

The district must pay the full cost of school resource officers moving forward, and even with extra state funding must make some cuts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 19, 2009
Sarasota Ballet announces its 2009-10 season

The local company brings back old favorites, partners with the Asolo and furthers its reputation for dancing Sir Frederick Ashton's ballets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 6, 2013
Six candidates will interview for superintendent

School board members will independently interview each candidate Feb. 12. Interviews are open to the public.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas is a Siesta Key resident who spent his career with Feld Entertainment, which produces Disney on Ice shows. Read more about him in our Candid Q&A.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Moran addresses supporters at the Republican Party of Sarasota County’s election night event at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2016
Business as usual: Moran beats Atkins for commission seat

The Republican Party is maintaining its control of the Sarasota County Commission. How will the partisan makeup of the board influence the group’s decision making?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joshua Rogers and Brett Wagner were close friends for most of their lives. Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
IN MEMORY: Lakewood Ranch remembers crash victims

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Brett Wagner and Joshua Rogers died from injuries sustained in an accident Dec. 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lift station construction prompts the closure of a portion of Osprey Avenue beginning Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 2, 2011
Osprey Avenue closing for two months

An extensive water lift station project being performed by the city requires the closure of a portion of Osprey Avenue for two months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2010
January home sales strong for Neal

Home contracts the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club in January were 25% more than expected for homebuilder Neal Communities.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manfred Welfonder said his top priority the past seven years has been focused on rebuilding the dilapidated Colony property.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2014
Colony Association, MW Group close to agreement

Longboat Key resident Manfred Welfonder's company is expected to be named the property's developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 9, 2018
Edith Morse

Edith May Morse, a resident of Longboat Harbour Condos for over forty years, passed away on March 28, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 18, 2017
Finding a solution to Siesta Key's parking problem

As county commissioners work to alleviate traffic on the Key, truly resolving the problem could take more than 140 new parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ashleigh Haydu, Element front of house manager, General Manager (both restaurants) John Platt, Executive Head Chef Nils Tarantik and Jordan Keen, Element sous chef
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 29, 2017
PBnT and Element restaurants to open on Main Street

Two new restaurants are opening next to each other in downtown Sarasota. But each will offer a different dining experience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Columnist . |
  • May 20, 2021
The Jolly Rancher: Back to the  (dreaded) beach

When living in a place like Lakewood Ranch, it can be easy to take things for granted. But taking the beach for granted is a special Floridian privilege.

  • LWR Life
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 6, 2021
We’ll probably never know

For the 74 million who voted for Trump, they want one thing for sure: to know the truth.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"A Breath Away" by Joseph McGurl will be on display through April 4 at Palm Avenue Fine Art
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 22, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: American Masters 2013 Invitational Show

Palm Avenue Fine Art newest exhibit opens tonight and runs through April 4.

  • Arts + Culture
A lighting system in Selby Five Points Park was illuminated for the first time Jan. 7.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 11, 2011
Residents grateful for park improvements

Members of the CCNA thank the Downtown Improvement District for its efforts at Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The annual powerboat event draws large crowds to Lido Key and downtown Sarasota every summer. Photo courtesy Pete Boden.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix postponed

Organizers said they will attempt to reschedule the annual event, originally set to take place June 26-28, later in the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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