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Porter Osuch, a third-grader, colors on the first day of school in August at Willis Elementary. Willis is one of several East County schools at which the School District plans to add more classrooms. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
Growth fuels need for more teachers in Manatee County

Superintendent says district needs more money to lengthen school day, increase teacher pay.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High freshman point guard O'Mariah Gordon is one of the best players in the country, regardless of position, per ESPN and analyst Dan Olson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 3, 2018
10 area athletes to watch in 2018

East County is home to heaps of talent.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River quarterback Bryan Gagg and running back/wide receiver Knowledge McDaniel will be seniors in 2018. They'll try to break a four-game losing streak to Venice High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 3, 2018
Columnist ready for 2018's opening tip

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key was the site of bombing practice in the 1940s, leaving ordinance that has yet to be cleaned up.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 3, 2018
Former Longboat bombing range not scheduled for clean up until 2047

Bombs, rockets and bullets peppered the Key in the 1940s — it could take the Department of Defense more than 100 years from then to clean it up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gator Grading and Paving will repair and repave Legacy Boulevard from University north to The Masters Avenue. The project likely will take at least 30 days.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 3, 2018
Country Club at Lakewood Ranch roadwork begins

Contractor asks motorists to 'be patient.'

  • East County
  • News
Dagmar Mootz-Beavers and Andreas Funk at last year's Circus Ring of Fame induction.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 3, 2018
Top 10 events for Longboaters in 2018

2018 is bringing with it some of Longboat's best events, including one that's back after a year hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“Toni Dove: Embodied Machines” runs Feb. 28 through May 20 at The Ringling.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 3, 2018
Looking Ahead 2018

Say hello to 2018 with our most anticipated events of the new year.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Edward Alley and June LeBell — File photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 3, 2018
Edward Alley carries on June LeBell’s legacy

The husband of the late radio personality and music critic June LeBell will take her place as the host of the 2018 SILL Music Monday lecture series.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
David Milberg with Rod Serling at the WLW Radio 50th Anniversary Gala in 1972 — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 3, 2018
Dave Milberg shares his lifelong love affair with radio, rock, and storytelling

Radio DJ-turned lawyer David Milberg shares the legends behind several rock ‘n’ roll’ hits.

  • Arts + Culture
Guests take to the dance floor at Asolo Rep Gala 2017. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 3, 2018
Events to Attend in 2018

Here are our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

  • Black Tie
I love you all, but the highlight of this job was definitely meeting Aly Raisman. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 3, 2018
Black Tie & Tales 01.04.18

A final farewell from a very grateful black tie reporter-turned A&E managing editor.

  • Black Tie
The county will continue to explore its options for addressing parking and traffic issues on Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to Watch 2018: Parking

The city and county are trying to answer two questions: Where will people park, and how do we pay for it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2018
Issues to watch 2018: Zoning codes

The city and county will both review proposed changes to development regulations this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandra Shepherd admitted she new she hit something while driving this Lexus last week — police believe it was their cruiser.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 2, 2018
Longboat driver charged in hit-and-run crash that damaged police cruiser

A part-time resident hit and injured Longboat Key police officer Ray Bergeron last week then left the scene, a third degree felony.

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