Sixth grader Jaleeyah, seventh grader Arianny, Young Chefs Academy owner Dennis O'Sullivan, seventh grader Meadow, fifth grader Ryker, fourth grader Mia, and Bill Villafranco, a trustee of the ...

It was the first senior major golf tournament in Lakewood Ranch, and is scheduled to return for 2027 and 2028.

On second reading, a divided Sarasota City Commission approves Alderman Oaks rezoning without a site plan, opening the door ...

A witness told officers she saw a child "thrown" into a car trunk, which video showed was "horse play." This and other ...

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While Longboat leaders propose changes to the number of exits at the 857-space lot, county leaders aren’t sold on the idea.

Like many performers, ballerina Margaret Barbieri got typecast early in her career. Born in South Africa to Italian parents, Barbieri was identified as a “romantic” dancer when she went to study at ...

Each course is crafted to complement the character of every pour, creating a refined and memorable dinner from start to ...

The Rams won seven different events, and Layla Obaseki contributed two first-place finishes. The freshman topped the podium ...

The National League of American Pen Women Inc. Sarasota Branch celebrated the winners of the 2026 Launching Leaders in the ...

Elmo’s got the moves and he’s bringing them to Sarasota’s Purple Palace, formally known as the Van Wezel. This new Sesame ...

A suspected drug dealer was arrested in Longboat Key last month on a murder charge related to a death by overdose. Toby Davis ...