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Manatee County Emergency Services Paramedics Andrew Garcia and Paul Lauffer pose with District Chief Mark Laraway at the future EMS station, formerly home to the American Red Cross.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2019
New Manatee County EMS facility nears completion

Former Red Cross building is being retrofitted and will help EMS provide better coverage in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Cat Kaiser looks at some of the artwork she's created.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 20, 2019
Student finds 'comic' relief in art at Lakewood Ranch High School

“Visually, it’s stunning...I love when a painting tells a story.”

  • East County
  • Schools
The Out-of-Door Academy senior Austin Brinling was a Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipient. He said it changed his life.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 20, 2019
ODA center fielder reflects on Taylor Emmons Scholarship

The Out-of-Door Academy center fielder Austin Brinling, a Florida commit, reflects on receiving the Taylor Emmons Scholarship to attend ODA.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse captains Colby Anderson, Peyton Mullin, Jacob Wolf and Owen Ingham.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch lacrosse takes huge leap forward

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
MTC HVAC student explains to Braden River Highschool freshman Justin Hilts how to cut a length of pipe.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 20, 2019
'Rodeo' steers students to construction at Manatee Technical College

Christopher Emigdio, a junior at Lakewood Ranch High, was impressed with what he saw.

  • East County
  • Schools
Michael Garey and Asima Palmer served pancakes at last year's breakfast.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 20, 2019
Save the date . . . to eat!

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Jordan File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 20, 2019
Thrilling rewards

Michael Jordan won the gold medal in the juried 2018 Florida Book Awards Popular Fiction Category for his debut thriller "The Company of Demons."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Someone else needs to drive

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The choir will be joined by Daniel Jordan and Jonathan Spivey from the Sarasota Orchestra along with singer Robyn Rocklein.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 20, 2019
Temple Beth Israel adds new sound to traditional concert

Musicians from the Sarasota Orchestra will join the temple choir for the Florence Katz Memorial Concert on March 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
McCarver and Moser has been on St. Armands Circle for 40 years.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 20, 2019
McCarver & Moser to close St. Armands location in April

Jeweler will consolidate in location downtown after 40 years of business on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Contractors began work on the roundabout at Rye Road/White Eagle Boulevard in October 2018. Crews are staging at the northern end of White Eagle, which currently is a dead end.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2019
S.R. 64 roundabout project may speed up in Manatee County

County-state partnership could speed up longterm safety improvement at Pope Road-GreyHawk Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood and Suzanne Elliott
  • March 20, 2019
City keeps an eye on Longbeach Village parking

Commission has been offered solutions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A town boat and team of workers was used in canals to remove dead sea life.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2019
Red tide report spells out town's response

93 tons were collected, costing the town about $59,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bonaire will be made up of nine homes behind a gate when complete.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 19, 2019
Pair of beachfront homes listed in Longboat Key's Bonaire

Gulf of Mexico Drive enclave was the last undeveloped piece of beachfront land in town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although the board endorsed the civil citation proposal, some commissioners had questions about how the new cannabis regulations might be enforced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 19, 2019
City moves ahead with cannabis decriminalization option

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously endorsed a proposal to allow for the issuance of civil citations in lieu of criminal action for possession of small amounts of cannabis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 19, 2019
Longboat Island Chapels sings for spring

On March 19, The Village Voices from Village on the Greens performed at the chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Abby Lindecamp. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2019
Port Manatee hires deputy director

Abby Lindecamp will fill the newly created position.

  • East County
  • News
Founding Minister Bruce Porter, Co-chair Sandi Stewart, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Rick Howell and Co-chair Melissa Gurchiek
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 19, 2019
Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast celebrates 20 years

The organization hosted a luncheon and silent auction on March 19

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town Clerk Trish Shinkle administers the oath of office to commissioners Mike Haycock, George Spoll and Jack Daly.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 19, 2019
Spoll, Zunz again voted into Longboat Key leadership roles

Haycock sworn in as latest Town Commission takes shape.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The ride will start and end at the Venice Train Depot trail entrance.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 19, 2019
Annual Tour de Parks cycles back around

Participants may register on-site starting at 6:30 a.m. on March 24. The event itself begins at 7:30 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 19, 2019
Flying Scot Midwinter again to set sail in Sarasota Bay

The annual competition is expected to draw nearly 65 teams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 19, 2019
Suncoast Surfrider Foundation to host beach cleanup

Along with Suncoast Rise Above Plastics Coalition, Surfrider invites the public to help clean up the north end of Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 20 women gathered to celebrate Ruth Greenbaum.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 19, 2019
You Observed: Seaplace honors Ruth Greenbaum

On Thursday, March 7, Seaplace women toasted to Ruth Greenbaum for her kindness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The top seller has four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Wayne Grant
  • March 18, 2019
Top real estate transaction: $460,000

The house has 2,652 square feet.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 18, 2019
Temple Beth Israel deals out game day

The annual event brought 80 women to the temple March 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Crew had a great day at the Tampa Mayors Cup. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 18, 2019
Local crews rock the boat at Tampa Mayors Cup

The Sarasota Scullers and Sarasota Crew rocked the boat at the Tampa Mayors Cup

  • East County
  • Sports
The dewatering hose stretches out form the Beach Road property and out to the water.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 18, 2019
Siesta construction project drains water into Gulf

The dewatering hose is expected to be out on the beach for approximately the next month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Stella Price and Tristan Takx
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 18, 2019
Fruitville Grove Berry Fest is berry fun

The festival wrapped up it's three weekend run on March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2019
Twin Shores, Gulfshore revel in St. Patrick's day parade

The two communities gathered together for their annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2019
Lynches toasts to St. Patrick's Day

Crowds gathered at the St. Armands establishment for green beer, Guinness and corned beef and cabbage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 17, 2019
Glamor and goodwill at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

The Women's Council of Realtors Manatee event raises money for Foundation for Dreams at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2019
Spring Fling Carnival in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy their annual Spring Fling Carnival.

  • East County
  • News
Ryder Trautman
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 17, 2019
Van Wezel Foundation celebrates the Lion King

'The Lion King' runs through March 31 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robert, Dylan and Jaxon Rosenow
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 17, 2019
Sarasota County Fair takes you on a ride

The fair will run until March 24

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dodie Mash paints on the community art at the lunch.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 17, 2019
Sarasota Garden Club lunches in Paradise

The Gardens in Paradise luncheon took place on March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Leslie and Bob Williams
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 16, 2019
Bird Key parties for St. Patrick's Day

Club member enjoyed an Irish dance performance and buffet dinner March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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