Plan submitted for Sarasota Checkers site redevelopment

The plan to build 22 apartments and a restaurant on the former Checkers site at East Avenue and Ringling Boulevard raised the question: When is a wall not considered building?

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  • March 11, 2025
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto celebrates 2025 Youth of the Year
  • March 11, 2025
Top jumpers come to TerraNova Equestrian Center for Split Rock Finale
  • March 11, 2025
Second Town Green open house on Longboat Key unites community
  • March 11, 2025
First-time author brings psalms to life with poetry, essays

Arts + Culture

  • March 11, 2025
'Anne Frank's Tree' grows in Sarasota
  • March 10, 2025
Architecture Sarasota honors design firm for revitalizing Selby Gardens
  • March 7, 2025
Petticoat Painters exhibit debuts March 17
  • March 5, 2025
The Ringling honors Rauschenberg on the 100th anniversary of his birth
  • March 11, 2025
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto celebrates 2025 Youth of the Year
  • March 11, 2025
Second Town Green open house on Longboat Key unites community
  • March 11, 2025
Bird Key Women's Association smashes doggy fundraising goals
  • March 10, 2025
St. Mary show on Longboat Key benefits fashionistas, fauna
  • March 10, 2025
St. Armands residents utilize post-storm enlightenment
  • March 9, 2025
Pure delight at Sarasota's Temple Emanu-El Purim Carnival
  • March 8, 2025
Le Marche Marketplace in downtown Sarasota draws shoppers and songs
  • March 6, 2025
Ranch Night Wednesday features monthly market
  • March 5, 2025
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball breaks through to win first state championship
  • March 4, 2025
The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle celebrates women, philanthropy and community
  • March 3, 2025
Attendees pack the house at Taste and Tunes of the Keys
  • March 3, 2025
Longboat lets loose at concert series kickoff
  • March 2, 2025
Community serves up support for Southside Elementary School at Cooking for the Arts
  • March 2, 2025
Bay Fest invites the community to the coast to learn about conservation efforts
  • March 2, 2025
Early shoppers pack St. Mary for annual rummage sale deals
  • March 2, 2025
When it comes to Lakewood Ranch fundraisers, that's amore
  • February 28, 2025
Local mascots come together in race to promote Run for the Turtles
  • February 27, 2025
Bay Isles Association recognizes town personnel for hurricane response
  • February 24, 2025
Longboat art festival patrons enjoy relaxed atmosphere
  • February 23, 2025
Support gets moving at Get Your Mutt Movin' 5K Run and Walk
  • February 23, 2025
'Effortless Elegance' on display at Palm Aire Country Club
  • February 22, 2025
Sisterhood for Good's All That Jazz proves a smashing success for charity
  • February 20, 2025
Siesta Key estate hits the market at $31.5 million
  • February 19, 2025
Fire department open house showcases special operations division
  • February 18, 2025
Sarasota Ski-A-Rees host first show since hurricanes
  • February 17, 2025
Longboat Harbour names woman of the year