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An inspector general's report on code violations being ignored by county officials concerning a property in Myakka City is now available at ManateeClerk.com.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 22, 2022
Inspector general's report tells of favoritism in Manatee County's building department

Manatee County administrator says he will review reported misconduct before deciding upon a course of action.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 22, 2022
Waterlefe home sells for $1.9 million

Home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops Lakewood Ranch sales for the week of March 7-11.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jaden Blank won the Level 10 All-Around Championship (78.750) at the 2022 Florida Men's State Championships. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student is a state champion gymnast

Lakewood Ranch High junior Jaden Blank hopes to land spot in the 2022 U.S. Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Legacy Golf Club's foursome of PGA members included Kevin Paschall, Wendi Patterson, K.C. Bartlett and Jeff Boudrie. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Local golf pros put money on their skills for a good cause

The 2022 Birdie-A-Thon raised approximately $70,000 for local charities

  • East County
  • Sports
I-75 and Cattlemen Road traffic run parallel, in an area that will soon offer greater connectivity with an overpass that will go over I-75 from the UTC area to Waterside at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 22, 2022
Waterside-UTC connector could break ground in 2023 if funding in place

The I-75 overpass bridging Lakewood Ranch and Cattleman Road could open as soon as late 2025.

  • East County
  • News
The tables were decorated with carnival decor.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 22, 2022
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Purim

Several attendees dressed up for the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amphitheater proponent Tom Leonard says the mid-century design structure would activate the St. Armands Circle center. (File rendering)
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • March 22, 2022
City Commission to look further into St. Armands Circle amphitheater proposal

The commissioners were unsure of their authority over the Circle.

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  • News
Flood insurance rates could vary from house to house, even in the same neighborhood, such as Country Club Shores, or even within the same flood zone.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 22, 2022
New FEMA maps bring changes in insurance standards

Longboat leaders hear about what's in store once Sarasota County maps are in force.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is excited about their upcoming season. (Courtesy Photo: Sorcha Augustine)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • March 22, 2022
'Dreamgirls' and 'Guys and Dolls' on tap for WBTT in upcoming season

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is performing in Broadway classics and charting new directions with its upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
    A time to celebrate |
  • March 22, 2022
Victoria Brill and Jordan Keller

Jack and Antoinette Brill of Longboat Key are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Brill, to Jordan Keller, son of Cindy Bunge of Du Quoin Il.

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • March 22, 2022
This Week in A+E: March 24-30

Sarasota Ballet does Shakespeare this week, headlining a collection of events that run the gamut of art, music and theater in Sarasota.

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  • Things To Do
Construction on St. Regis is moving forward.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 21, 2022
Construction on St. Regis moves forward on Longboat Key

There is a tentative opening date for the hotel, which is currently June 6, 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A cyclist heads south on Gulf of Mexico Drive during late afternoon.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 21, 2022
Longboat Key's Complete Streets proposal is a road to the future for main thoroughfare

Concepts under development now would guide a makeover of the town's main north-south artery.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ambassadors Darrin Caldwell and Kellie Spring cut the ribbon along with Sandra Smith, the Secur-All team and the Reed Medical Group team.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 21, 2022
Secur-All Insurance cuts ribbon at new Longboat Key location

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the longtime business's new location.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 2022 Dick Vitale Gala will be held May 6 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 21, 2022
2022 Dick Vitale Gala to be held May 6

The 17th-annual event, held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, will honor Baylor men's basketball Coach Scott Drew, tennis legend Chris Evert and football superstar Keyshawn Johnson

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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
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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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