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Clayton Dees (5) will enter his second year as a starting quarterback as a senior for Lakewood Ranch in 2023.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 2, 2023
Top 10 East County athletes to watch in 2023

These athletes combine experience and talent to find success in their respective sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deep water remains at the entrance to Swim City off U.S. 41 just as the roundabout opens and the driveway is accessible to traffic.
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • January 2, 2023
Opening of the Gulfstream roundabout greets Swim City with a new challenge

Swim City anxiously awaited the opening of the Gulfstream Avenue roundabout. Late-stage construction on U.S. 41 brought a new challenge: a flooded parking lot with nowhere for the water to go.

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  • By Phase 1 Chiropractic
  • January 2, 2023
The Chiropractic and Holistic Care You've Been Looking For

Chiropractic Care with a Difference.

  • East County
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Claire Dornak of North South Wealth Management/Ranch Hand tries to pass the ball down the field as Barefield/Hawkwood's Vasco Iriate challenges her in the season opener at the Sarasota Polo Club Jan. 1.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 1, 2023
A new year and season at the Sarasota Polo Club

Fans jammed the sidelines to tailgate as the 2023 Sarasota Polo Club season hit the field.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ron Soto preps Sarasota's beloved pineapple for the 2023 New Year's Eve Block Party and Pineapple Drop.
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  • Dariela Delgado
  • January 1, 2023
Sarasota celebrates the arrival of 2023

Sarasota partied to welcome the new year with its annual Pineapple Drop.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bradenton's Sue Flansburg, Palm Aire's Marie Sucro, and Fran Meyerson observe the bird activity at Celery Fields.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 1, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Avian Club spreads its wings

The organization, which originally specialized in domestic birds, has now extended its focus to wild birds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Krohn family set up their VIP tables with settings for everyone.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • January 1, 2023
10 can't-miss events on Longboat Key in 2023

Mark your calendars. These are the top 10 events for the year on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Some Lakewood Ranch residents to see discolored water from main break
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 31, 2022
Some Lakewood Ranch residents to see discolored water from main break

Manatee County Utilities, which says the water is safe to drink, is working to repair a leaking pipe near Lake Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
Riders enjoy a flight on the Yo Yo ride at the Manatee County Fair.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 31, 2022
The can't-miss events in East Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch in 2023

Save the date for the more than a dozen signature events lined up for East County in 2023.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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From the property's beach groin, the scale of the project is evident.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 31, 2022
Enough concrete poured at Longboat's St. Regis to build a 234-mile sidewalk

Heading into second year of construction, the condo and hotel buildings are coming together.

  • Longboat Key
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Harmer will finish his service of the town on Feb. 6.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • December 30, 2022
Town Manager Tom Harmer reflects on his tenure

Harmer's final day with the town is Feb. 6.

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An updated conceptual of The Quay shows One Park as one building on the northern end of the 14.7-acre development at the corner of North Tamiami Trail and Boulevard of the Arts.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 30, 2022
Court declines summary judgment on plan for One Park in The Quay

A legal challenge to a plan for One Park within The Quay that would build over Quay Commons must be resolved in a trial, a court rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
3303 Gulf of Mexico Drive
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 29, 2022
2022's top 10 real estate transactions on Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

Six property sales topped the $10 million mark.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Jerry Dakin, the owner of Dakin Dairy, says the farm still needs new roofs and repairs to its cooling system.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 29, 2022
Dakin Dairy owner says farm will be challenged to survive after Ian

The Myakka dairy farm prepares for an uphill climb in 2023 as it tries to increase its herd and repair damages from the hurricane.

  • East County
  • Business
Members of the City Commission took the first ride on the Bay Runner trolley from downtown to Lido Key.
  • By Eric Garwood
  • December 29, 2022
Sarasota: 2022 in review

In a year preceded by a lot of weirdness, 2022 looks pretty normal in comparison.

  • Sarasota
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Palmetto community leaders showed up strong at Longboat Island Chapel's latest charity drive to support Mt. Carmel Resource Center on June 16. From left, Deputy Ken Jewett, Sgt. Joy Jewett, Chief of Police Scott Tyler, City of Palmetto Mayor Daniel West, Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., Rev. Brock Patterson, Pearson's sister Laura Wallace, and Town of Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton.
  • June 20, 2026
From food to furniture, chapel's programs continue to make an impact
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St. Lucie County Administrator George Landry has been recommended by Howard Tipton to replace him as town manager as Tipton prepares to retire.
  • June 19, 2026
New town manager recommended for Longboat Key
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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
  • June 19, 2026
Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch
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Woman charged in three high-profile Sarasota burglaries
  • June 18, 2026
Woman charged in three high-profile Sarasota burglaries
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Tony Barrett speaks at a candidate forum in April at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
  • June 18, 2026
Manatee County Commission candidate charged with domestic battery

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