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Central Park's Skyler Vargas will graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University at 18 years old after finishing high school at 16 years old.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 4, 2022
Lakewood Ranch student graduates college at 18

Central Park's Skyler Vargas is way ahead of the curve as she graduates college at 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lisa Baskfield and Julia Yesler
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 4, 2022
Longboat Key full-timers look forward to slower season

Although season gets longer every year, full-time residents look forward to less traffic and a lighter calendar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse says his investigation for a possible DUI resulting in an April 20 accident is a "witch hunt."
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 3, 2022
Manatee County commissioner calls DUI inquiry 'entirely political'

Commissioner George Kruse says the April 20 accident was careless driving, nothing more.

  • East County
  • News
Charles and Carol Haeussner are currently the only residents of the Edgewater community who still use Lake Uihlein for sailing.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 3, 2022
Edgewater residents push back against destruction of underused dock

The Country Club/Edgewater Village Association votes to demolish the Lake Uihlein dock in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Braden River High School JROTC rifle team members Stuart Macaulay, Christian Bell, Nathan Walmsley, Adanna Wharton and Elayna Andrews place first at the state championship for the first time in the team's history.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 3, 2022
Braden River High JROTC rifle team earns first state championship title

Hard work, dedication and Pop-Tarts lead to the rifle team's success at the state championship.

  • East County
  • Schools
After a summer resod in 2021, broad swaths of dirt have returned to the Bayfront Park dog park.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 3, 2022
Longboat Key accepts $123,000 for dog park artificial turf

The park's shade trees are a big draw but also hinder growth of natural grass.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • May 3, 2022
This Week in A+E: May 5-11

Outdoor orchestra, top-notch drama, virtuoso performers and burlesque artists enrich the Sarasota senses this week.

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Parrish Community High senior Odessa Eisch said she developed a curve shot, which moves like a screwball in baseball and softball, which helped her during her senior season. Photo courtesy Erin Lisch.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2022
Parrish Community tennis player throws opponents a 'curve'

Odessa Eisch's unique shot led to her strong senior year for Parrish Community High.

  • East County
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Board chair Kathie Roberts, Marc and Ruthellen Rubin and chamber of commerce ambassador Kellie Spring hold the ribbon while interim CEO Nelle Miller prepares to cut it.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 2, 2022
Jewish Family and Children's Services celebrates opening Longboat Key facility

The chamber of commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and representatives from JFCS spoke about the work on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key town manager Tom Harmer.
  • By Tom Harmer
  • May 2, 2022
Longboat Key's May newsletter

Town manager Tom Harmer's monthly report on town happenings.

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    In Memoriam |
  • May 2, 2022
Carolyn Ann Connors Etten

It is with profound sadness that we share that Carolyn Ann Connors Etten, 78, of Longboat Key, Florida, and formerly Hinsdale, Illinois was born into heaven on Friday, April 1, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family at home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Ryoko Sadoshima and Luke Schaufuss dance in Elite Syncopations. (Courtesy photo: Frank Atura)
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota Ballet shines in 'Serendipitous Movement'

The Sarasota Ballet said goodbye to two stalwart performers — Victoria Hulland and Ryoko Sadoshima — in their final program of the season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Richard Collins, director of emergency services, addresses the gathered crowd in Station 9's truck bay.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota opens replacement fire station east of I-75

The new facility on Bee Ridge Road has been built to withstand Category 4 hurricane winds.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 2, 2022
Devereaux-Kaiser Collector Car Show benefits Sarasota firefighters

The annual car show was held May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Director Iain Webb and Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri at the Crystal Gala on May 1, 2022.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota Ballet celebrates Iain Webb's crystal anniversary at gala

Iain Webb was celebrated for 15 seasons with the company during the gala on May 1.

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