Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
September 15, 2025

Manasota BUDS reaps harvest of Pineapple Kitchen's special event

Mac and cheese, apple fritters and hot toddies were on the menu to raise money for the nonprofit.

East County
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
September 14, 2025

Artists showcase unique creations at St. Armands Art Festival

The festival with craft marketplace brought an assortment of puzzles, NASA photos and even unzipped rocks..

Sarasota
Neighbors

Madison Bierl
September 14, 2025

Pink is perfect for breast cancer fundraiser at The Mall at UTC

Men Wear Pink makes a fashion statement to support the American Cancer Society.

East County
Neighbors

Jay Heater
September 14, 2025

And the Oscar goes to charity in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee County Medical Society Gala has an "Oscars" theme at the Grove Ballroom.

East County
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
September 13, 2025

Longboat exhibition to showcase multimedia artists

The local branch of the National League of American Pen Women is showcasing some of the latest works by local artists for the next two months.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
September 12, 2025

Great Scallop Search yields 20 sightings in Sarasota Bay

Despite spotting plenty of healthy seagrass habitat, volunteer snorkelers said scallops remain fairly scarce in Sarasota Bay.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
September 11, 2025

USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony

The ceremony, where featured speakers included Edward Grayson, 9/11 responder and former commissioner of the NYC Department of Sanitation, urged attendees to "Never Forget."

Sarasota
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
September 11, 2025

Save the date for Longboat Key's 70th anniversary bash

The town of Longboat Key is ringing in 70 years of existence in a big way.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
September 11, 2025

Sarasota police officers recount their role in Sept. 11 attacks

Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos, Capt. John Todd and Detective Maria Llovio were cast into protecting President George W. Bush, who was speaking at Booker Elementary on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Dana Kampa
September 9, 2025

Paradise Center makes final moving preparations

The community center expects to reopen at its new location with Longboat Island Chapel on Sept. 29.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

S.T. Cardinal
September 9, 2025

Longboat residents recall and 'Never Forget' 24 years ago

David Kushnir was across the Hudson River when the first plane hit the north tower. Serving as detective with New Jersey State Police, he stepped into emergency mode.