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Stewart Cink kneels by the Alfred S. Bourne Trophy. His name will be the 86th engraved into the silver prize of the Senior PGA Championship — the oldest major on the PGA Tour Champions.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • April 19, 2026
Stewart Cink wins 2026 Senior PGA Championship

The 52-year-old set the competitive course record at The Concession to claim his first senior major title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Adriana Fil, Mya Fil and Charlotte Miller greet adoptable puppies from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Center at Woofstock on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 19, 2026
First Woofstock event fills Lakewood Main Street with dogs

More than 30 pet-centered vendors, a Puppy Pals Live show, caricatures and more attracted dog lovers to Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Event co-chairs Charlie Ann Syprett and Dona Scott with WBTT founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs.
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  • Janet Combs
  • April 19, 2026
WBBT's April Fête takes guests down colorful rabbit hole

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's annual spring fundraiser provides support for its youth summer programs.

  • Black Tie
Stephanie Perry, Margie Genter, Community Partner of the Year Awardee Florida Department of Corrections Stephanie Ditroia and Beth Poffel
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  • Lori Sax
  • April 19, 2026
Goodwill Manasota honors community ambassadors at signature luncheon

The nonprofit recognized four community leaders for their impact at the Community Ambassador Awards Luncheon.

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Elizabeth Hall of Cypress Pillar Healing Arts teaches Liam Lopez, 6.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 19, 2026
YMCA Healthy Kids Day gives families ideas for an active summer break

The Sarasota City YMCA was one of the branches to host healthy kids day, which introduces kids to some activities they can enjoy during the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tara Poulton and Ed Ference are two of the four candidates vying for the Republican nomination in District 6.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 19, 2026
Manatee commission candidates face off in Lakewood Ranch

District 6 candidates spoke their minds about roundabouts, campaign contributions and more.

  • East County
  • News
Vijay Singh watches his drive on the fifth hole at The Concession Golf Club. The World Golf Hall of Famer and 34-time PGA Tour winner shot 5-under par in the third round of the Senior PGA Championship.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • April 18, 2026
Championship Sunday approaches at the Senior PGA Championship

Keith Horne leads the field, but Vijay Singh had a third round to remember.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero.
    By
  • Gayle Williams
  • April 18, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra ends its season on a high note with Masterworks 7

Conducted by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, the Bernstein-Mahler program demonstrates the orchestra's growing artistry.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Couch LBK co-founders Noel Ladd — who happened to be celebrating his birthday — and Ken Rushing connect with community members at the entrance to the 20th annual Meet Greet Eat social. The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce organized the April 14 networking event at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 18, 2026
Meet Greet Eat welcomes new businesses on Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its 20th annual event to help residents and local businesses connect.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Senior Alexis Huffstutler says she enjoys helping younger students, like freshman Naya Cordero, to come out of their shells and express themselves through acting.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 18, 2026
Braden River High School presents 'Godspell'

With a cast and crew of 22 students, theater and dance director Tabetha Walter directed her first show at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
The School District of Manatee County is working on finding the right wording for Policy 3232, which currently states staff will not be allowed to talk to display anything of a political nature.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 18, 2026
Manatee school board, candidates debate politics, social movements in schools

The School District of Manatee County school board will vote on the exact wording of a policy regarding politics at an upcoming board meeting.

  • East County
  • Schools
Stewart Cink watches his drive off the 10th-hole tee. He sits two strokes behind the leaders entering the third round of the Senior PGA Championship, in pursuit of his first senior major title.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • April 17, 2026
Sun sets on first half of Senior PGA Championship

Scott Hend and Brian Gay are tied at the top, but Stewart Cink isn't far behind.

  • East County
  • Sports
Margarita Lenk, Ari and Stephanie Weiner pick out their slices at the Longboat Harbour annual farewell pizza party on April 16.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 17, 2026
Longboaters bid farewell to seasonal neighbors

Residents greeted the end of season with farewell events across the island, including at Longboat Harbour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matt Malone, Danette Simons, Aydar Rakhmatullin and Alyssa and Michael Simons
    By
  • Lori Sax
  • April 17, 2026
Children First's Fairytale Ball creates opportunity for kids

The nonprofit's 26th annual gala supports its work of providing services for families and children to help raise healthy, happy kids.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Art Museum Executive Director Virginia Shearer, Arkady Medovy and Maryann Meyer
    By
  • Lori Sax
  • April 17, 2026
Patrons wine and dine at SAM's En Plein Air dinner

Guests enjoyed a four-course dinner paired with Italian wines while supporting the Sarasota Art Museum at the outdoor dinner event.

  • Black Tie
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