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The Knights worked on a project Aug. 8 at the church. In the back row are Rick Kuebel, Mike Mahan and Vin Misciagna. In the front row are Gordon Shellhaas, Paul Palmeri and Rich Macklin.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 12, 2020
Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts

Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch Elks Brett Davis, Jerry Ditty and Darrin Simone join Human Society at Lakewood Ranch Treasurer Nadine Stein before the mowing begins.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 12, 2020
Elks come to the rescue to help Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

Elks come to the rescue to help the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This rendering shows possible property layouts for adding accessory dwelling units. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2020
Accessory dwellings considered by Manatee

Dumped a year ago by commissioners, the concept of allowing one-bedroom units is being reconsidered.

  • East County
  • News
Dylan and James Brennan loaded several swordfish to be weighed.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 11, 2020
Sarasota Slam reels in fishing adventure

The annual tournament was held August 4 to 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rosedale Golf and Country Club resident Fred Booth said Rosedale maintains 87th Street East and residents would be upset if cement trucks use the entrance to get to State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2020
Concrete plant approved on Lena Road

Some Rosedale residents concerned about future impacts.

  • East County
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • August 11, 2020
Harriet Bernbaum nee Harrison

Harriet Bernbaum nee Harrison, age 93, passed peacefully at home on August 7, 2020 surrounded by family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 11, 2020
County to decide how to spend relief funds

The county has been approved to receive $18.9 million to assist with COVID-19 impacts, though it could receive up to $75.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Waffle Stop owner Dolly Hollinger has accrued a sizable collection of Elvis memorabilia over the years.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 11, 2020
Elvis Around Town: Sarasota remembers history with the King

On the 43rd anniversary of Presley's death, Sarasota recalls a glancing encounter with the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lift Station D at 521 Gulf Bay Road collects sewage from the town of Longboat Key and pumps it to a treatment facility next to the Manatee County Golf Course in Bradenton.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 11, 2020
State revises downward estimate of Longboat sewage spill

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is reporting about 17 million gallons of wastewater spilled in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 11, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Playin’ all the hits . . . too loud

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The town of Longboat Key has posted several of these "wear a mask" signs throughout the island. Photo courtesy of Nat Kaemmerer.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 11, 2020
Longboat could renew mask order in late August

The town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy runs through the end of August.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Almeter loves his old cars. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2020
History at work near Braden River

Car enthusiast sells beloved Model T.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Plastics from our environment end up in osprey nests and in their food supply. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • August 11, 2020
Bird of the week: Osprey

A year-round resident of Florida, the osprey is one of the few raptors to feed almost entirely on fish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 16346 Daysailor Trail sold for $1,925,000. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,301 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of listing agent Barbara Najmy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 10, 2020
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.925 million

Home sales strong for week of July 27-31 in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Brennan Asplen is sworn in as the new Sarasota County Schools superintendent while his wife Mari Ellen Asplen looks on.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 10, 2020
Asplen sworn in as Sarasota County Schools superintendent

Brennan Asplen said he's ready to begin work to ensure a safe reopening of schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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