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Commissioner George Kruse says moving forward with a countywide trail system is a top priority. The only trails in the county not contained within a preserve are in Lakewood Ranch, such as those found at James L. Patton Park.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • August 4, 2021
Infrastructure, parks top list of priorities for Manatee County commissioners

Back in session with a busy period just starting, Manatee County commissioners explain their top priorities as budget season heats up.

  • East County
  • News
Kennedy and Carter Wright both won gold at the 2021 Pan Kids IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 4, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota martial artists have choke hold on success

Carter Wright and Kennedy Wright both won gold at the 2021 Pan Kids Jiu-Jitsu championships

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Senior running back Jarmel Holloway is returning to the Sailors offense.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 4, 2021
Sarasota high school football previews: Sarasota High

With newfound depth, Sarasota High will challenge big opponents if offensive and defensive lines improve.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Amy Gorman and Angela Massaro-Fain. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sisters find time to play ball

Members of Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good enjoy Bradenton Marauders game.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
It takes Jay Morgan about 30-40 minutes to restring a tennis racket.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 3, 2021
Jovial tennis enthusiast strings jokes and rackets together

Jay Morgan is a familiar face among the members of the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 3, 2021
Sarasota outperforms state average in FSA tests

The district ranked third in English and sixth in mathematics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dozens of dead fish were washing up on the shores of Quick Point Nature Preserve on July 12.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 3, 2021
Longboat Key deals with on-and-off red tide conditions

Some days, dead fish accumulate and there is a foul odor. Other days, conditions are pristine.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • August 3, 2021
John A. Crimaldi

John A. Crimaldi was born on January 14th, 1930 in Bayonne, NJ, and died in his sleep of natural causes on July 23, 2021 in Boulder, CO at the age of 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Riverview and Booker high schools are considering adding a beach volleyball program to help bring the schools into Title IX compliance.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 3, 2021
Schools need improvements in Title IX compliance, hiring practices, study finds

The Sarasota school district showed strides in advanced class enrollment, but still needs to improve equity in staff and sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is limiting visitors to the hospital.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 3, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center limits visitors due to rise in COVID-19 cases.

An increase in COVID-19 cases prompts Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to limit visitors to the hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Top row: Florence Kinney, Marion Houston, Rosemary Thierry, Janet Short and Phyllis McIlraith. Bottom Row: Hope Byrnes, Gwen Kelly, Helen Fleder and Linda Halfast
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 2, 2021
Notable Knitters group provides clothes for people in need

The Lakehouse West group has become a makeshift family since the pandemic.

  • Sarasota
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In 2021, Panther Ridge residents Eamonn Barr, Samuel Barr, 15, Olga Zarlenga, Alice Barr, 12, Olga Ways, Danielle Lennon and Joseph Zarlenga opposed an amendment that would allow development of a 17-acre site near The Concession entrance.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • August 2, 2021
Panther Ridge residents continue to fight development project

Commission will decide whether to allow Concession Land Development to change its development plan to build 15 units on 17 acres.

  • East County
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Aubrey Robbins.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Aubrey Robbins

The ODA rising sophomore talks her lacrosse career and her favorite school subject.

  • East County
  • Sports
Members of the town of Longboat Key's Investment Advisory and Finance committees met on July 30.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 2, 2021
Longboat's 2021 budget in shape as new plan comes together

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to review the budget on Sept. 13 and Sept. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key lifeguard Robert Martini started the Maverick Movement to raise funds for three ADA swings to be installed at county parks.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 2, 2021
Siesta lifeguard runs 50K for ADA swings

Robert Martini started the Maverick Movement to raise funds for ADA swings in Sarasota County parks.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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