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A rendering of the new Lakewood Ranch Library that is under construction. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 28, 2022
Keep it simple: Commission picks name Lakewood Ranch Library

Baugh Library, Rex Jensen Library, McLibrary Face are among the names that didn't make the cut.

  • East County
  • News
Carroll the bear will be doing a paw painting demonstration during the Teddy Bear Tea Party May 7 at Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 28, 2022
It's tea time with mama bear at Myakka ranch

Conservation habitat facility Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City is hosting education and demonstration events with its bears.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High Coach Clyde Metcalf walks off the field after giving Sailors senior pitcher Conner Stewart some advice. Metcalf, the program's coach since 1982, said he is still having fun every night with the team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 28, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High's Clyde Metcalf still has fun on the diamond

The high school baseball legend remains a source of unmatched insight — and unmatched ebullience.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nicole Ryskamp takes over as president of the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund June 1.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 28, 2022
Big changes for Lakewood Ranch Community Fund

Along with dedicating funds to pay a full-time employee, the board is moving toward a bigger schedule of events.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 28, 2022
Sailor Circus Academy students pay tribute to legacy at spring show

The circus's past and present were celebrated from April 22-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 28, 2022
Casey Key property sells for $4 million

A Casey Key home tops all transactions this week at $4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Students from Audrey Quale's fifth grade class at Braden River Elementary School reunites with their classmates and teacher outside Quale's old classroom.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 28, 2022
East Bradenton high school seniors reunite with their fifth grade classmates

Despite loss of their time capsule, former Braden River Elementary classmates enjoy a reunion.

  • East County
  • Schools
Art Davis handles a backhand volley. (File photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 28, 2022
Key Club's expansion leads to more pickleball access

Supply and demand plays out across town as the sport becomes increasingly popular.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 27, 2022
Goodwin should resign

School board Chair Jane Goodwin’s muzzling of a taxpayer has created a hostile environment that will deepen the public’s distrust and disrespect for the board.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 27, 2022
Longboat deserves better

Longboat’s mayor says the Key faces ‘an uphill struggle’ obtaining funds from Sarasota County for a community center. How is that for gratitude?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Pen Women award annual scholarships

In total, 13 local students won for art, writing and music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 27, 2022
Women's Golf Association ends season on Longboat Key

The golf group played together for the last time on April 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 27, 2022
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours

The chamber held a networking event at Chubby's Lounge in Whitney Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sam Klanot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sam Klanot

Riverview High's junior baseball pitcher has a 1.91 season ERA.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City Manager Marlon Brown Brown has undertaken an internal and nationwide search for a police chief, engaging more than 55 stakeholder groups.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 27, 2022
Clarity coming Friday on Sarasota police chief search

Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown due to reveal whether he promotes from within or continues his search by Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
  • December 22, 2025
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library

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