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Dr. Ashvin Patel is studying the use of a two-level disk replacement through a disk implant that could be done instead of spinal fusion. (Courtesy of Sarasota Memorial Hospital)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 18, 2021
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Ashvin Patel

Dr. Ashvin Patel of Sarasota Memorial Hospital is studying new techniques for treating pain through spinal surgery.

  • Health
Kevin Swan said his events building will seat a maximum of 275 people.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2019
New Bradenton business plans to host weddings, special events

The East County entrepreneur "just happens to have ALS" as he opens wedding, special events venue.

  • East County
  • Business
4. Leonardo Dal Boni received the 2022 USTA Florida Player of the Year Award on Dec. 16 at Payne Park Tennis Center.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 19, 2022
Sarasota tennis player wins USTA Florida Player of the Year award

Leonardo Dal Boni, the class of 2023's No. 52 player nationally according to the Tennis Recruiting Network, has won 90 singles matches and 20 doubles matches since November 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Standing water was rising on the island ahead of Hurricane Eta in November 2020.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 25, 2021
Longboat Key, county leaders on hurricane preps: 'Have a plan'

Thursday marked the second consecutive year that Longboat Key leaders held a "Zoominar" to outline hurricane preparations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Proposed legislation would limit the town'   s ability to regulate infrastructure of wireless communication providers.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 24, 2017
Longboat Key opposes legislation that could compromise undergrounding project

The legislation would limit the town's ability to regulate infrastructure of wireless communication providers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All three runoff candidates said there was a lot more work to be done.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 14, 2013
Candidates focus on runoff campaigns

All three candidates plan to sharpen their political message and canvas neighborhoods to gain voters in the May 14 runoff election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The ROMEOs have established a set of rules, including no complaining and no drinking until everyone has their beverage.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 13, 2019
Longboat ROMEOs create camaraderie, tradition

When these guys head out for lunch, there’s no complaining, no chain restaurants and no notice on where they’ll end up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners discuss how to spend an estimated $191 in penny surtax revenue.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 14, 2022
Sarasota city leaders stick with surtax spending proposal

Suggested broader changes to proposed list of $191 million in projects fail to gain commission support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An aerial view shows the location on the south side of the Siesta north bridge that engineers say they expect a contractor to use for staging purposes during a sewer project this spring. Courtesy of Stantec Consulting Services.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 12, 2012
FDOT questions timing of city project

A Florida Department of Transportation engineer fears a city sewer project could hamper the start of renovations on the north Siesta bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jeanne Klein and Sue Seuell, residents of Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living, laugh while talking to each other. "I'm happy I can be outside and get fresh air," Klein says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 23, 2020
East County seniors say hello again

Lakewood Ranch-area seniors embrace fewer restrictions in assisted living facilities and retirement homes.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Garrett Lindgren has learned to talk about 9/11
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 7, 2016
Retired firemen talk about painful reminders of 9/11

Fifteen years later, Lakewood Ranch residents still battle the memories.

  • East County
  • News
Santa took a break to get some sun. Photo courtesy of Julia Marcado.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 6, 2020
Santa Del Mar

The jolliest guy in town visited Casa Del Mar guests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 8, 2017
St. Thomas More hosts annual fashion show

Members of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church woman's club gathered at Michael's On East for an afternoon of fellowship and fashion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
One credit card too many
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2023
One credit card too many

A shopper who dropped his wallet finds a little something extra when making sure nothing was lost. This and more in this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jason Ellis describes his character Bobby Strong as earnest, a leader and sexy. Sarah Cassidy describes her character Hope Cladwell as hopeful, kindhearted and an idealist. (Photo by Mallory Gnaegy)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2014
Jason Ellis and Sarah Cassidy take a trip to 'Urinetown'

Jason Ellis and Sarah Cassidy are familiar faces on the community theater stages in Sarasota. Most recently, they've been cast as leading lovers in The Players' 'Urinetown.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sea lions debut at Mote

Sea lions Stella, Rose and Kitty will make their debut tomorrow in a limited-time exhibit at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 1, 2020
Longboat reports sewer line repairs completed

The break happened Sunday night in an underwater sewer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lilian Peltz-Petow. Photo by Ashley Sherman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota tennis player wins ITF Super-Senior gold medal

She has been courting her passion for her whole life.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A boat decorated as a Christmas tree makes its way down the bay for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.10.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John and Margie Polites, of Palm Aire and Windsor Reflections, say the secret to a happy marriage is good communication and taking time to understand one another's perspective.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2019
Couple share lifetime of love in Lakewood Ranch area

Despite challenges, East County couple celebrates 50 years of marriage.

  • East County
  • News
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