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Meals on Wheels PLUS driver Steve Gadberry, left, helps prepare bags of hot meals at the Meals on Wheels kitchen, in Bradenton. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 23, 2022
Meals on Wheels Plus celebrates 50 years of serving the community

The nonprofit, which in 2020 hit a total 11 million home-delivered meal served since its 1972 inception, now delivers more than 320,000 meals a year.

  • East County
  • Business
The State Attorney General's Office said it will charge Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse with one count of driving under the influence for an accident April 20 on GreyHawk Boulevard. (File photo)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 22, 2022
Florida State Attorney's Office files DUI charge against Manatee commissioner

George Kruse will be charged with one count of driving under the influence.

  • East County
  • News
Jamier Jones announced June 17 that he will be transferring to IMG Academy from Riverview High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 22, 2022
3 things Sarasota sports fans need to know this week

Notes on some college athletes you should drive to see, a big-time high schooler making a big-time move and a baseball alum finding success in an unlikely place.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Earth moving equipment is shaping the traffic circle of the roundabout project at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue. The project is scheduled to be completed this fall. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 22, 2022
Gulfstream Avenue roundabout finally taking shape

With grading well underway, the roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue is finally looking like a traffic circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dolphin Aviation scholarship winners Jaxson French, Gabriel French, presenter Shannon Ciaravella, Chloe Sebiro, Halden Parker and Sephena Jackson. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 22, 2022
Local students awarded at Dolphin Aviation scholarship ceremony

The ceremony was held June 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joey Leto in June 2022
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 22, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joey Leto

The BMX pro and Lindenwood University rising senior is returning home to teach youth camps at Sarasota BMX this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
There are four event sites in Sarasota with about 10,000 square feet or more. One of them is the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. (File photo)
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • June 22, 2022
Where’s the party?

Sarasota is known for its robust social scene full of fundraisers and events. But with its lack of large-capacity venues, area organizations fret about where to host their events in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A notice of the Tuesday public hearing was posted at the north gate to Bay Isles.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 22, 2022
Key Club granted more time for pickleball plans

Noise arguments revolve around questions about public access and sound-rule exemption.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Abreham Mola and his incredible balance on the rolla bolla. (Photos: Harry Sayer)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • June 22, 2022
Circus redefines peak of human strength and dexterity

The Summer Circus Spectacular lives up to its billing with incredible feats of coordination, skill and power.

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer Santora, a former third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps Caley Ochoa with a math problem. Teachers will go through trainings to learn more ways of supporting students. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 22, 2022
Manatee School District implements new project to improve school climate

Thirty-three percent of students surveyed say the actions of fellow students hurt their performance, so the school district hopes Project Spark leads to better learning environment.

  • East County
  • Schools
Captain Ed Kolodzieski and two clients enjoy a sunny day on Sarasota Bay in a Duffy Sun Cruiser. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • June 22, 2022
Local business corners market on electric boats

Ed Kolodzieski won't just order an electric boat for you. You can visit his showroom and take one home the next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The home at 96 N. Washington Drive sold for $6.5 million. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 22, 2022
St. Armands home sells for $6.5 million

A St. Armands home in John Ringling Estates tops the week's sales at $6.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 22, 2022
Longboat Key eyes lower millage, tax reduction

Property sales and new construction could help pave the way for lower property levies for homesteaded residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Russell, 24, takes a bite of her gold medal at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Russell won the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34). (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 22, 2022
Del Webb swimmer makes a special memory at Special Olympics USA Games

Mary Russell, 24, won a gold medal in the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34) at the event, which was held Jun 5-12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
In November, Town Manager Tom Harmer announced the Karons would donate up to $500,000 to fund and design the construction of the Town Center stage in exchange for its naming rights. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 21, 2022
Town Center Green's over-budget bids prompt rethink

Longboat Key hopes that additional private money can be attracted to keep the stage project on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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