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Stillpoint Mission past president Gene Tischer and current president Gary Scott pick up donations from Longboat Island Chapel for this month's Gather and Give drive.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 21, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel aids food pantry when needed most

Stillpoint Mission leaders accepted food donations and a monetary contribution from the church during the most recent Gather and Give.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One-year-old Nell Doyle, accompanied by father Kevin, carefully inspects an orange Easter egg at Sand Cay.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 21, 2025
Newcomers and legacy families enjoy egg hunts on Longboat

Sand Cay Condominiums and Longboat Key Club Resort host Easter egg hunts for family members of all ages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ringling, Selby serve as models for SPAC
  • By Letters to the Editor
  • April 21, 2025
Ringling, Selby serve as models for SPAC

Both were created during challenging times and both show how an investment can pay off.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dr. Owen Bradley never wanted to pursue a career simply playing an instrument. He knew he wanted to be a band director since he was in 10th grade.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 21, 2025
Longtime teacher gears up to conduct the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

Owen Bradley has 35 years of experience teaching jazz, concert and marching bands.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Tal Siddique and Director of Government Relations Stephanie Garrison chat at the Employee Recognition Banquet in March.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 21, 2025
New Government Relations department promotes Manatee County

Ex-Apple recruiter and Senior Manager Stephanie Garrison has been chosen to lead the department.

  • East County
  • News
Arcadia's Whitley Stewart earns a high score for staying on the bull so long during the Dakin Bull Bash April 19 in Myakka City.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 20, 2025
Dakin Bull Bash attracts hundreds to Myakka City

The Elite Bullriders Association event includes mutton busting, bull riding and barrel racing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paradise Center members boogie down with a 70s-themed farewell party.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 20, 2025
Paradise Center, Longboat Harbour get groovy before saying goodbye

The Paradise Center and Longboat Harbour Condominiums held their end-of-season parties this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Webb Brue, Griffin Wills, Sullivan Pippins, Parker Royce and Nolan Appel are in Tammy Peters' first grade class. They learned all about bees and informed the public on ways to save them.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 20, 2025
Braden River Elementary showcases project-based learning at Innovation Expo

The first graders developed a love for bees and planted flowers to attract them.

  • East County
  • Schools
'Bad Jews' treads a minefield of identity issues
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 20, 2025
'Bad Jews' treads a minefield of identity issues

Joshua Harmon's edgy comedy caps a sell-out season for Sarasota Jewish Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Christina and Robert Dickens attended Spring Fling with their son Carter who is 2 years old. Carter Dickens has attended Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch since he was 2 months old. "We love it, it's like his second family," Christina Dickens said.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 20, 2025
Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch raises funds for charity through Spring Fling

The proceeds will be split between the Primrose Children's Foundation and Mothers Helping Mothers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Neal Shipley was all smiles after winning the 2025 LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 19, 2025
Shipley wins 2025 LECOM Suncoast Classic in five-hole playoff

The 2024 Masters and U.S. Open Low Amateur notched his first pro win in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stellan Salander, 5, holds a bunny.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 19, 2025
Easter eggs and animals feature in Siesta Key's Easter Egg Hunt

The annual event, held by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce on the grounds of Siesta Key Chapel, involved different community organizations.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Tim Tebow speaks at the event.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 19, 2025
Former Gator Tim Tebow headlines Good Friday event at Payne Park

Good Friday at Payne Park, held by First Sarasota, also featured activities including an egg hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ricardo Robinson-Shinall has worked in the Braden River High School theater department since 2016.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 19, 2025
'Hadestown' will be Braden River High theater director's final show

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall is leaving Braden River High after 15 years.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office began flying its new Bell 429 helicopter this spring.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 19, 2025
Sarasota Sheriff's Office adds safety, abilities with new helicopter

The aircraft is designed to make rooftop rescues possible with greater hoisting power.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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