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New College to raise statue of Charlie Kirk on Sarasota campus

A statue of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk will soon stand on New College of Florida’s Sarasota campus. “Charlie Kirk knew that universities are ground...

Assassinated Charlie Kirk owned Longboat residence

MAGA star Charlie Kirk was killed last week after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.  Kirk owned...

Longboat remembers Dr. Jim Whitman

Kiwanis Club President Michael Garey is humbled by the dedication and loyalty Longboat Dr. Jim Whitman showed the organization. “It is with great sadness that...

Sarasota Players to open 96th season with The Wedding Singer

The Sarasota Players will launch its 96th season with the city-premiere of The Wedding Singer, the high-energy musical comedy with music by Matthew Sklar,...

Transparency urged for all St. Armands Circle redevelopment initiatives

St. Armands Circle Residents Association President Chris Goglia says he wants clear communication between the City of Sarasota when it comes to any initiatives...

Sarasota transfers $400,000 to offset parking revenue shortfall

The Sarasota City Commission voted last week to approve a $400,000 loan from the city’s General Fund to cover the debt service on the...

Hundreds of sidewalk paintings in Sarasota erased by the city following mandate from State

The City of Sarasota erased hundreds of sidewalk paintings as part of the State’s crackdown on roadway art. The City says it had no choice but...

Gulf of Mexico road signs stripped from Longboat Key

The Florida Department of Transportation started removing Gulf of Mexico Drive signs in Longboat Key last week, signaling what could lead to a name...

Trio of seagrass centers open via Mote

Last week, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of three research facilities designed to advance the restoration,...

Kahane Stepping Down as Music Director of Sarasota Music Festival

After nine seasons as Music Director of the Sarasota Music Festival, conductor, pianist, and pedagogue Jeffrey Kahane will step back from the leadership role...

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