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North Tamiami Trail apartment plan denied

Sarasota city commissioners side with residents of The Strand to nix the long-delayed plans to build 58 apartments on the 1700 block of North Tamiami Trail.

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Arts + Culture

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Cops Corner

  • July 22, 2025
Boorish boater orders acquaintances to the beach

Two women find themselves suddenly ashore on Longboat Key, miles from their cars. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • July 17, 2025
Saliva skirmish ends the night out at a downtown club

A woman claiming to be a victim turns out to be the spitter in an after-midnight skirmish of sputum. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Eat + Drink

  • July 23, 2025
Chicken tender restaurant makes airport debut at SRQ

A new fast-casual dining option is now open at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • July 22, 2025
Jeff's Bagel Run to open in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Megan Matras are eager to bring the Jeff's Bagel Run franchise to Lakewood Ranch.

  • July 20, 2025
A Sarasota foodie bestows her birthday honors on National Culinarians Day

To celebrate her special day, Emma reveals her favorite dishes in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • July 20, 2025
Sarasota celebrates reopening of beloved dog bar

Dog Bar Sarasota, originally Boo’s Ice House and Dog Bar, had closed in January but now has reopened as a sister location to Dog Bar St. Pete.

Schools

  • July 23, 2025
12 of 17 east Manatee County schools earn overall A grades

The School District of Manatee County receives an overall B rating.

  • July 21, 2025
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  • July 18, 2025
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  • July 18, 2025
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Sports

  • July 25, 2025
A perfect match for the PGA of America?

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  • July 24, 2025
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  • July 22, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 24-30
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  • July 23, 2025
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  • July 10, 2025
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  • June 30, 2025
Fiorelli Winery hosts Red, White and Blueberry Celebration
  • July 25, 2025
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  • July 22, 2025
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Bedrock Church hosts world record-breaker for marshmallows caught in mouth
  • July 20, 2025
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  • July 18, 2025
Hearts of ODA camp in Lakewood Ranch provides volunteer time and talent
  • July 17, 2025
City Furniture makes grand entrance into Sarasota market
  • July 14, 2025
Temple Beth Israel holds Shabbat ... with a twist
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ReptiDay provides destination for reptile enthusiasts
  • July 14, 2025
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Waterside Place feels the energy during Movie in the Park
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Rotarians award virtual winners of Longboat's Hot Diggity Dog contest
  • July 10, 2025
A merry Barks and Brews at University Town Center draws people and pups
  • July 7, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club holds annual potato car races
  • July 7, 2025
July Fourth Longboat Key butterfly release continues post-storm
  • July 6, 2025
Hamlet's Eatery celebrates Hot Dog Day with furry friends
  • July 5, 2025
Community enjoys barbecue, bubbles at Selby Gardens' Fourth of July
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Fourth of July fireworks light up the Sarasota skies
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