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Elementary students from all over the county come to check out the aquadome at Riverview High School.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 20, 2019
Riverview High project hooks fans of the undersea world

Students learn about research and marine biology while raising all sorts of marine life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sergeant Duane Oakes (left), Officer Riccardo Erbacci (middle) and Sergeant Steve Kim (right). Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 20, 2019
Former Chicago officer joins Sarasota County Schools Police Department

According to SCSPD Police Chief Tim Enos, Riccardo Erbacci immediately applied for a position with the Sarasota County Schools Police Department upon being certified by the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rifka Glatz, a holocaust survivor, speaks to a crowd of students at Braden River Middle School.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 20, 2019
Braden River students hear somber lessons of Holocaust

The story Rifka Glatz shared with students at Braden River Middle School recently was deeply personal and moving. She shared how she survived the Holocaust.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Paradise Center hosts a variety of activities, currently at Temple Beth Israel. Cheryl Kaiser teaches yoga for seniors Tuesdays at the Paradise Center.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 20, 2019
Partnership brings medical suite to Longboat

The new facility will emphasize wellness

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour to showcase seven houses

The annual Home Tour will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A longboat Key condominium at 2141 Gulf of Mexico Drive recently sold for for $3,362,500. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,400 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.6 million in 2002.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key condominium sells for $3,362,500

Residential real estate transactions for Feb.4-8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A home in Greenbrook Village at 14819 Bowfin Terrace recently sold for $752,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,050 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $570,000 in 2013.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 20, 2019
Greenbrook Village home tops sales at $752,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 4-8.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 20, 2019
Continue Mote's legacy

A vote to allow seven residential units will mean more money for local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The city has not discussed future plans for the pavilion, though residents have pushed to keep the property low-key and under city control.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2019
City hits reset on Lido pavilion redevelopment

The city will pay more than $206,000 to part ways with a private group selected to operate the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dan and Victoria Van Dine collectively lost 80 pounds at a concept similar to their X30 Fit Bootcamp studio. They believe group fitness and working with a personal trainer helps produce the best results.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2019
X marks the healthy spot

X30 Fit Bootcamp opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Early temple leaders at the congregation's groundbreaking in May 1983. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel reflects on 40 years

The temple has become the center for Jewish living on Longboat Key with educational programming for all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Mustangs celebrate their fourth-straight district title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball does not take winning for granted

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs boys basketball team does not take winning a fourth-straight district title for granted

  • East County
  • Sports
The living room is the first room up the stairs.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Home Tour: 3354 Bayou Gate — Heer and Benioni Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Gorins moved into their Winding Oaks home eight years ago.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 3408 Winding Oaks — Gorin Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 3470 Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 780 Old Compass Road— Compasshaus

The Longboat Key Garden Club's home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 536 Reclinata Drive- Maass Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club's home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Virginia Luke’s home has an outdoor pool complete with a tiki bar.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 6890 Longboat Drive South – Luke Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One of the books East County's Joseph Polizzi is introducing involves the artistic, decorative eggs his mother designed.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota author introduces two new books

Sarasota author introduces two new books, including his "The Court of Winter Roses."

  • East County
  • News
Milton Harr and Harold Ronson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Thank you for your service

Michael Garey of The Lazy Lobster treated two Longboat Key veterans to lunch to honor them for their service in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gopher tortoises prefer dry sandy soil. Their burrows average 15 feet long and 6.5 feet deep. Photo courtesy of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2019
Manatee County takes hard look at tortoise habitat

Rye Preserve restoration will help struggling gopher tortoise population.

  • East County
  • News
The pigs have been seen at the side of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard foraging for food. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2019
Hog family hams it up in daylight

Large group of wild pigs wallow in public attention.

  • East County
  • News
Keon Buckley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Keon Buckley

Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball junior Keon Buckley talks dropping 30 points and taking the game seriously

  • East County
  • Sports
Wilmer Yanez.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 02.21.19

East County High 5 Moments: 02.21.19

  • East County
  • Sports
Karen Nikla’s fourth-grade class members at Robert E. Willis Elementary School explored their creativity.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 20, 2019
A place for poetry

Fourth-grade teacher Karen Nikla spent a month of class time exploring poetry, reading the likes of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky and teaching her students the magic of weaving words.

  • East County
  • News
Guild Board Members Sue DiNatale, Ginny Akhoury, Paula Sharp, Coalition Executive Director Janet Khan, Guild board members JoAnn Sifuentes, Marilyn Bettencourt and Ana McClendon, volunteer coordinator. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
St. Mary turns the page for Early Learning Coalition

On Feb. 12, the Women's Guild donated 400 books to the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota’s Bucket of Books program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
IV therapy provides custom hydration

From immunity to energy, IV therapy provides an accessible wellness tool that can increase hydration and supply nutrients to patients.

  • Health
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No burglars here, just us

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 20, 2019
Black tie is rolling out a new social app

Seal steals the show, Judi Gallagher rocks the runway and Emily Walsh brings back an iconic dress.

  • Black Tie
Paint Nail Bar, $18
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 20, 2019
Fashion Insider: Statement Earrings

Go big and bold when it comes to your earrings this season.

  • Black Tie
Dr. Nell Potter, President Jane Watt, Ora Jean Henry, Toni Schemmel and Geri Sherot
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 19, 2019
Women make an impact on Sarasota

Impact 100 SRQ works towards their membership goal of 200 women.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Founder and Dreamers Academy Principal Ruby Zickafoose.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 19, 2019
Sarasota School Board OKs bilingual charter school

Sarasota’s newest charter school, Dreamers Academy, is slated to open in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 19, 2019
Sarasota School Board votes to extend Bowden's contract

Following a contentious morning school board workshop, board members approved of a contract extending Todd Bowden’s tenure to the 2022-2023 academic year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 19, 2019
Longboat Chamber, residents meet, greet and eat

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce opened its annual Meet, Greet and Eat expo to island residents this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
former Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, Orioles pitcher Mychal Givens, Orioles mascot "Bird," Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini, Orioles pitcher Mike Wright Jr., and Madison Wright, a personal trainer and registered dietician.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 19, 2019
Students, Orioles tackle fitness and fun

Students were cheered on and led through fitness exercises by Orioles team members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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