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As Sarasota County explores options for relocating the downtown SCAT transfer station, downtown stakeholders are advocating for a mixed-use facility on the site with parking and retail space.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 11, 2021
Downtown group explores future parking options

From Main Street parallel parking to a garage at the SCAT transfer station site, merchants and property owners are discussing long-term strategies for reshaping the city’s commercial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sage Longboat Key Residences Staff
  • March 11, 2021
Sage Longboat Key Residences Surpasses 50% Sold

The boutique beachfront luxury development has sold half of the available residences in just five months since launch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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This Lake Club home at 16113 Clearlake Ave. sold for $2.01 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,515 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders & Company.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 10, 2021
Lake Club home tops sales at $2.01 million in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 22-26 in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Co-project Manager Jeffrey Loffredo, Vice President Nathan Carr, SMR's Kirk Boylston, President David Sessions and Project Manager Angel Ortiz say they can't wait to see people enjoying Waterside Place.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 10, 2021
Willis Smith Construction finishes Waterside Place buildings in Lakewood Ranch

Landscaping and roads will complete the Lakewood Ranch entertainment and restaurant hub as businesses begin to move in.

  • East County
  • News
Second grade student Jake Riley explores concepts such as probability and cause and effect with LEGO bricks.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 10, 2021
Venice Diocese updates to STREAM curriculum

Catholic students throughout Sarasota County will follow a curriculum plan that focuses on science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Gulf Coast Community Foundation leaders hope the playbook will encourage and inform residents and policymakers on how to improve water quality.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 10, 2021
Foundation creates playbook to improve water quality

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation created a playbook that highlights 43 activities that could keep Sarasota’s waterways clean and healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Safe Children Coalition hopes to purchase and move into a new youth shelter when its current lease expires in 2023.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 10, 2021
Safe Children Coalition adjusts to COVID-19, aims for new shelter

The nonprofit had to navigate increased service and additional stress on its youth shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rick Costa Jazz Sextet perform "The Glenn Miller Sound," a concert paying tribute to the sounds of the 1940s, on March 7 at Nathan Benderson Park. (Photo courtesy of Suncoast Aquatic and Nature Center Associates)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2021
Nathan Benderson Park draws up cultural strategy

Nathan Benderson Park is aspiring to become the next arts and culture hub in Sarasota and Manatee counties

  • East County
  • News
Jon Haskins is the new football coach at The Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2021
ODA hires former Riverview High star as head football coach

Jon Haskins was a four-year starter at Stanford and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Philip Cabibi said in 2018 he bought a signal booster so his cell phone would work in his home. Some residents are still struggling with dropped calls and poor coverage in their homes. File photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2021
Are small gains in Lakewood Ranch cell coverage making a difference?

Lakewood Ranch residents struggle with cell phone service in their homes

  • East County
  • News
Ingrid Wach. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2021
Egg-cellent display in Lakewood Ranch

River Walk Meadows' resident paints eggs to give to friends and put on display every year for Easter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deputy Chief Sean Dwyer stands with the RAPTOR 1, a converted Manatee County Area Transit bus now used as an ambubus.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2021
Manatee County's RAPTOR ambubus about to become extinct

Manatee County designing new ambubus to replace converted MCAT bus

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Public Works Project Manager Robert Halbach, who oversaw the project, said the improvements will improve traffic flow in the area. File photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2021
Lorraine Road projects near completion in Lakewood Ranch

Yearlong Lorraine Road and State Road 70 intersection project nears completion

  • East County
  • News
Marissa Smith.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Marissa Smith

The Braden River sprinter talks her start in the sport and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lucas Anthony is one of a handful of impact freshmen on the Lakewood Ranch boys lacrosse team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2021
Lacrosse continues to grow in Lakewood Ranch

The Mustangs are in year four of their program at Lakewood Ranch High

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 10, 2021
Seuss on the loose in Lakewood Ranch

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 10, 2021
High school sports roundup: 03.09.21

High school sports roundup: 03.09.21

  • East County
  • Sports
Judy Berlow and Susan Courter hold jugs of water. The Walk for Water fundraiser allows participants to imagine what it would be like to carry a bucket of water the same distance mothers and children would walk to access water.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 10, 2021
More than a drop in the bucket in Lakewood Ranch

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch hosts the Walk for Water fundraiser virtually.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse said it's unfair to expect Manatee County citizens to look through a 1,700-page agenda over one weekend.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2021
More advance notice now given on Manatee County agendas

Manatee County commissioners hope increased agenda review time leads to more transparency

  • East County
  • News
Michael Merino and Owen Lippincott work together to figure out an attachment to the robot so it can complete more missions during competitions.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 10, 2021
New challenge for BotTanks in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's gifted STEM students must compete virtually in the FIRST program.

  • East County
  • News
Layden Kraut, Sophia Marzonie and Isabella Moncion, first graders at B.D. Gullett Elementary School are all used to using laptops. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 10, 2021
A year of COVID-19: Schools adapt in east Bradenton

Parents, teachers say the School District of Manatee County has navigated the pandemic well.

  • East County
  • News
The Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar at the Art Ovation hotel has drawn complaints from neighboring residents, though representatives for the property owner have pledged to work to address any issues. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 10, 2021
Art Ovation rooftop draws continued scrutiny

Following resident complaints, the city is working to enforce capacity limits and is prepared to take legal action if necessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High School graduate Chloe Carnegie walks across the field with her diploma during the school's graduation ceremony at LECOM Park in 2020.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 9, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves graduation date changes

Manatee County high school graduations will take place in the first week of June.

  • East County
  • News
Pine View senior Kaki France sings the National Anthem before Sarasota Polo Club play March 7.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2021
A Star Spangled Banner day at the Sarasota Polo Club

National Anthem always will play at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Mason Wroe of Hillcroft takes a shot on goal in the first half.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2021
Horse play continues at the Sarasota Polo Club

Big Sunday upcoming at the Sarasota Polo Club with a St. Patrick's Day theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stock Area Sales Manager Debbie Urban stands in the kitchen of the Clairborne II model, which is 4,396 square feet under air and 6,961 total square foot with the lanai.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2021
Genoa debuts new models at Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch

With four new models in Genoa, the Lake Club of Lakewood Ranch secures the Parade of Homes' Best Overall Community Award.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
New College's Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt will be the coach of New Crew SRQ.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2021
New College of Florida, SANCA announce rowing partnership

Nathan Benderson Park will be the home of the New Crew SRQ club rowing team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 9, 2021
Longboat Key women's golf associations gather to Go For the Cure

Both the Key Niners and the Women's Golf Association came together for a round of golf.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
District leaders are considering the best way to hold end of the year events such as prom and graduation.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 9, 2021
School leaders consider end of the year tests, events

Administrators are considering options for state testing, graduation and prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Bay Park Conservancy hopes to have a substantial portion of the first phase of the park project open in the first quarter of 2021. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2021
Bayfront park plans move forward

The City Commission approved a site plan for phase one of The Bay Sarasota despite some questions about park operations from residents of a nearby condominium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • March 9, 2021
Mario N. Novi, Sr.

Mario N. Novi, Sr., 91, of Longboat Key passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Bradenton Hospice House.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A COVID-19 vaccination is given at the Manatee County drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 9, 2021
Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60 by order of Gov. Ron DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60

  • East County
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • March 9, 2021
Michael “Mickey” Shlifer

It is with the deepest sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Michael (Mickey) Shlifer on January 26, 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 9, 2021
Thanks, employees

Town of Longboat Key thanks employees on Employee Appreciation Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rebecca Polizzi has spent months hand-crafting a series of plush dolls.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 9, 2021
Custom Characters: Rebecca Polizzi sells hand-knit plush figures at The Dark Side

Rebecca and Brian Polizzi have introduced the dolls to the local comic shop.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Donna Sharp Blaney and Suzy Brenner
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 9, 2021
Paradise Center plans for socially distanced gala

The center will host a silent auction in its rec room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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