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The intersection between U.S. 41 and Gulfstream in Sarasota is frequently a point of contention.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 19, 2019
Longboat Key and Sarasota leaders hold joint session, talk transportation

Roundabouts figured prominently into the discussion between the municipalities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners also considered the idea of downpayment assistance for residents in need of financial aid.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 19, 2019
County to organize workshop on affordable housing

To be scheduled in August or September, commissioners aim to take action on affordable housing by hosting an expert-led workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 19, 2019
2019 Southeast Region Youth of the Year winner Leonela Tase Sueiro receives warm welcome at SRQ airport

Leonela Tase Sueiro, the 2019 Southeast Region Youth of the Year, had a big surprise waiting for her when she came home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This conceptual image shows the initial vision for building out the bayfront under the city's adopted master plan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 19, 2019
The Bay receives $2 million donation

The anonymous gift will go toward establishing the first phase of a bayfront park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1. Lakewood Ranch junior Christian Shaneyfelt hits a 3-point shot over Gianfranco Grafals (35) against Fleming Island. Shaneyfelt finished with a game-high 21 points.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 19, 2019
East County's top high school sports moments of 2018-2019

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and ODA high schools feature on our top moments list for East County in 2018-2019.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River running back Brian Battie had a huge junior season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 19, 2019
Marquee East County athletes provide thrills

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch member Sybil Porter and eight fellow Rotarians bagged 5,184 meals for the Sack Summer Hunger program at The Food Bank of Manatee May 21. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2019
Funds needed for summer hunger program in Manatee County

Meals on Wheels PLUS short $40,000 in its quest to provide meals for children in need.

  • East County
  • News
Andy Lee loves Smokey Bear. The mural outside Florida Forest Service Myakka River District's office on State Road 70 currently is modified to showcase Smokey Bear's 75th anniversary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2019
Smokey Bear is top of mind in Bradenton

Retired ranger wants residents to think about Smokey Bear and fire prevention.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 19, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Dogs and cats in all the wrong places

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Panther Ridge's Kristine Vaillancourt said two escape rooms are open and two more original rooms are on the way.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2019
EYE ON BUSINESS: Escape from the ordinary in Bradenton

Panther Ridge family strive to offer an exceptional escape room experience.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy Matthew Serrano
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  • Columnist .
  • June 19, 2019
Drink This: Wicked Rita

Combine two of the season's hottest ingredients in this kicker of a summer cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 19, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Violetta Chandler does a live portrait painting Dec. 7 at Parker Robinson Interiors for the December First Fridays event. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 19, 2019
Artist Violetta Chandler paints her home away from home

The Sarasota-based painter uses inspiration from her native country and current home in her work.

  • Arts + Culture
Giving Circle member Peggy Kronus, in blue, gives a $1,500 grant to Myakka-based Limb, Laugh and Love, represented by (left to right) Taylor and Colton Lawson, April Costello and Chris Lawson.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2019
Giving Circle doles out $20,000 in Lakewood Ranch.

Sisterhood For Good helps Sarasota, Manatee county nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 18, 2019
Sarasota County School Board approves new cell phone policy

The policy provides different regulations for students based on their educational stage.

  • Sarasota
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