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Frank Domingo of Santec, FDOT' s consulting company, explains how the study of barrier island traffic will work.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 24, 2017
Green for go: Longboat looks forward to barrier islands traffic study

FDOT's study of barrier island traffic and what to do about it is underway. Results are expected in late 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town is considering new rules on temporary signs, but, heeding a Supreme Court ruling on sign regulations, is avoiding the issue of the sign' s content.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 24, 2017
With court ruling in mind, Longboat considers new sign rules

Longboat Key plans June 13 open house to explain the coming changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Saraiah Walkes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2017
Top-five 2016-2017 East County high school moments

Plenty of state titles, plenty of "not quite."

  • East County
  • Sports
Vietnam veteran Jim Kyle joined the U.S. Marines after his best friend was killed in action. His story is now onstage in “The Remnant.” Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 24, 2017
A Sacrifice Remembered: 'The Remnant' opens at Manatee Players

Dylan Jones’ new play brings a local Vietnam War veteran's story to life.

  • Arts + Culture
Kinsey Goelz and the Lakewood Ranch softball team finished first in the sport' s GPA rankings.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2017
Mustangs' class shows in team academic performance

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deshaun Fenwick lets out emotion on the Braden River sideline.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.24.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.24.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Alana Kutt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.24.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.24.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 23, 2017
St. Armands Circle Association hosts annual meeting

Association members enjoyed cocktails and light bites before the meeting on May 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donna King, front, and her daughter, Sharon Cadet (center) and granddaughter Abby Tran (behind) listen at the May 11 Planning Commission meeting about a new development near their homes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2017
New Rye Road subdivision advances

County commission approval next hurdle for Medallion's 360-home project.

  • East County
  • News
The boat ramp is scheduled to reopen Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 23, 2017
Tenth Street Boat Ramp to close temporarily

Beginning tonight, the city will temporarily close the boat ramp for 36 hours as crews resurface the Centennial Park parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Historical photos were on display during the dedication of the 15 historic markers that have now been installed throughout Newtown.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 23, 2017
Newtown Alive earns state recognition

The ongoing project to document and preserve the history of Sarasota’s historic African American community wins Historic Preservation Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charlotte and Jim Winemiller are all smiles at last year' s World Oceans Day Celebration.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 23, 2017
Mote to host Give-a-Thon in honor of World Oceans Day

The Give-a-Thon will run from noon on June 2 to noon on June 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
To look in on the event, follow the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Twitter account: @SarasotaSheriff.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 23, 2017
Sarasota deputies invite county on 'virtual ride along'

Social media campaign launches on Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jake and Connor Krug won the boys doubles title. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2017
ODA family finds success at USTA National Tournament

A boys doubles title highlights all-around strong performances.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior defenseman Max Drewett was named to the 2017 All-American team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 23, 2017
US Lacrosse honors two Riverview players, coach

The school's lacrosse program has existed for just two seasons.

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  • Sports
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