Opinion

Jay Heater
July 21, 2022

Far more to come in this Lakewood Ranch story

Staying busy, 87-year-old Lorraine Robertson wrote and released a book, "The Saga of a Holistic Physician," between bridge group, painting sessions and piano recitals.

East County
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 21, 2022

What are their core beliefs?

Political candidates will inundate us with mailers trumpeting how great they are or how their opponents are scumbags.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 14, 2022

Longboat Key Town Commission shows how

To their credit, Longboat commissioners are leading the region in proposing to cut property tax rates for the next fiscal year.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Jay Heater
July 14, 2022

Nothing nerdy about robotics title

Two Lakewood Ranch High students placed second at the National TSA's VEX Robotics Competition, propelling each other toward their aeronautical dreams.

East County
Opinion

Jay Heater
July 7, 2022

Locally founded website preps for responsibilities following partner's death

End of Life Ready, a nonprofit started by two Lakewood Ranch residents, goes through various information categories to help prepare for the death of a significant other.

East County
Opinion

Jay Heater
June 30, 2022

Lakewood Ranch Realtor specializes in high-stress sales

Psychologist/Realtor Nicole Pies founds company Divorce Real Estate dedicated to people going through a divorce who want to buy or sell a home.

East County
Business

Matt Walsh
June 29, 2022

What is liberty?

Americans want to be happy about their country on the Fourth of July. This year, it’s hard to cheer.

Sarasota
Opinion

Emily Walsh
June 22, 2022

Where’s the party?

Sarasota is known for its robust social scene full of fundraisers and events. But with its lack of large-capacity venues, area organizations fret about where to host their events in the future.

Sarasota
Opinion

Jay Heater
June 21, 2022

Lakewood Ranch schools chosen to implement Brain Health Initiative collaboration

The School District of Manatee County will work with Brain Health Initiative to create a better learning environment.

East County
News

Jay Heater
June 16, 2022

Myakka 'safety net' provides hope for lemurs

The Lemur Conservation Foundation needs donations to help keep lemurs from going extinct. But don't feel slighted if they don't invite you in. Humans have been the enemy for the past 2,000 years.

East County
Opinion

By Adrian Moore and Richard Hiller | Contributors
June 15, 2022

Florida pension fixes in budget are great but only the first step

With the passage of House Bill 5007, the Florida Retirement System’s Investment Plan is much closer to being a model of effective public retirement plan design.