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Habitat for Humanity plans to build townhomes in an existing Habitat community north of Fruitville Road, east of Tuttle ...
10/01/2025

Habitat for Humanity plans to build townhomes in an existing Habitat community north of Fruitville Road, east of Tuttle Avenue.

Habitat for Humanity received Sarasota City Commission approval to build 17 townhomes across two buildings in a neighborhood surrounded by detached...

Maybe it arrived in 30 minutes or less, but this Longboat Key delivery order was not welcome.
10/01/2025

Maybe it arrived in 30 minutes or less, but this Longboat Key delivery order was not welcome.

A rotting watermelon in cling wrap was delivered to a Longboat condo and prompted a police investigation. This and other Longboat Key police...

Driving 88 mph in a 35 mph zone, as Sarasota Police clocked and ticketed a driver on Ringling Causeway, opens up broader...
10/01/2025

Driving 88 mph in a 35 mph zone, as Sarasota Police clocked and ticketed a driver on Ringling Causeway, opens up broader penalties under the state's new "super-speeder" laws.

Sarasota Police stopped a driver who was clocked going 53 mph over the speed limit Tuesday morning on Ringling Bridge.

The operators of the Hermitage Artist Retreat say they could repair storm damage faster and for less than Sarasota Count...
09/30/2025

The operators of the Hermitage Artist Retreat say they could repair storm damage faster and for less than Sarasota County estimates. One County Commissioner responded with “I would say you need to help us to help you, and vice-versa.’’

Hermitage requests Sarasota County permission to make storm damage repairs to its Manasota Key site while negotiations for property conveyance...

Three new members will take their seats on Visit Sarasota County’s board of directors as three depart.
09/30/2025

Three new members will take their seats on Visit Sarasota County’s board of directors as three depart.

The official tourism bureau of Sarasota County appoints three new leaders as three others rotate off the board of directors.

In a photo story, we capture folks hard at work, hard at play and just taking in the sights and sounds of Siesta Key Vil...
09/30/2025

In a photo story, we capture folks hard at work, hard at play and just taking in the sights and sounds of Siesta Key Village. Have a look.

A night in Siesta Key Village exploring the sights through the lens of a camera.

Warm up for the Winter Olympics with a FREE concert by Sarasota Orchestra! You're invited to bring friends and family ...
09/30/2025

Warm up for the Winter Olympics with a FREE concert by Sarasota Orchestra! You're invited to bring friends and family for a night of good-natured symphonic competition guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Friday, October 10, 7:00 pm at the Van Wezel. Free general admission. Register online at SarasotaOrchestra.org/games

The owners of an iconic Longboat Key vacation spot considered selling after 2024’s hurricanes, but they repaired and reo...
09/30/2025

The owners of an iconic Longboat Key vacation spot considered selling after 2024’s hurricanes, but they repaired and reopened for another season instead.

Owners Harold and Christine Cullison officially reopened Sandpiper Inn on Aug. 16 after working hard to rebuild from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

A Lakewood Ranch business student didn’t want to wait for graduation day to launch her enterprise. So, with the help of ...
09/30/2025

A Lakewood Ranch business student didn’t want to wait for graduation day to launch her enterprise. So, with the help of her parents, she opened Sip ‘n’ Brew.

Sip n Brew, a new coffee trailer owned and operated by a Lakewood Ranch family, will be at various locations throughout each week.

Water-rescue training took a lot of different forms for first responders during a recent day at Coquina Beach.
09/29/2025

Water-rescue training took a lot of different forms for first responders during a recent day at Coquina Beach.

Manatee County Beach Patrol Division rescuers led a training with Longboat Key Fire Rescue on Coquina Beach to prep them for water-based emergencies.

Within sight of Sarasota Police’s front door and with the help of a highly trained wet nose, officers and K-9 Gunnar rec...
09/29/2025

Within sight of Sarasota Police’s front door and with the help of a highly trained wet nose, officers and K-9 Gunnar recently arrested a man on fentanyl charges, among other felony counts.

A traffic stop at an adjacent intersection leads to the search and fentanyl discovery.

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09/29/2025

Time to be floored!

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