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Tatum Browne says that her favorite element is floor exercise because of the tumbling she gets to do.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Vault to notoriety in Lakewood Ranch

Greenbrook 6-year-old earns honor recognizing her gymnastic potential. AND Fifty girls nationally earn the TOPs Diamond Team designation in the 7-year-old class.

  • East County
  • News
The preliminary designs for the St. Armands Circle bathroom structures rely on a modern style.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2018
City moves forward with St. Armands bathrooms

St. Armands Circle stakeholders got the commission’s blessing to advance design work, but questions remain about maintenance costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jalen Fredericks applies the tourniquet to volunteer Shawna Toccalino.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Students 'stop the bleed' at Lakewood Ranch High School

Lakewood Ranch High students learn how to react in an emergency situation.

  • East County
  • News
Kristen and Brady Chapman, of GreyHawk Landing, review proposed attendance zone options for the new North River High School. They eventually won the battle to keep their children zoned for Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 5, 2018
Advisory committee remains stalled in Manatee County

GreyHawk resident hopes school board unleashes financial advisory committee soon.

  • East County
  • News
Stephanie Claussen, owner of Stef’s Stuff, a high-end consignment shop in Longboat, said she blames the national publicity that red tide has received.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat merchants say red tide wrecked late-summer business

Even though August and September are normally slow, the red tide has severely impacted Longboat businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club recently sold for $2,845,000. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 3,220 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 5, 2018
L'Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $2,845,000

L'Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $2,845,000

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Go anywhere on Longboat, and that’s what people are talking about — the coyote.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 5, 2018
Stun it, trap it, remove it

The internet is rife with news stories of coyotes attacking dogs, cats and children. It’s only a matter of time before a regrettable, preventable tragedy occurs. Get rid of the Key’s coyote now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum in the Democratic nominee for Florida governor.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 5, 2018
On economics, Andrew Gillum doesn’t seem to have a clue

Stranger things happen in politics, but it’s difficult to see how Gillum can move his leftist agenda to the center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Last-minute exchange

Special high-five for Lakewood Ranch student

  • East County
  • Neighbors
ODA wide receivers coach Chris Hill gives senior Filip Svoboda instructions during a walk-though practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 5, 2018
ODA senior wideout well-positioned for success

Filip Svoboda joined The Out-of-Door Academy's football team to be a kicker. His size and desire caused the coaching staff to try him at wide receiver, where he's excelled.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior Kate Walker is a top area swimmer.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 5, 2018
Don't forget about the non-football sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Buddy Noah Henry gives instruction to TOPSoccer player Anthony Marchione.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 5, 2018
TOPSoccer program provides great opportunities in Lakewood Ranch

TOPSoccer program provides great opportunities in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Cops corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 5, 2018
Shoplifter needed presents for friends in Bradenton

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Crews dump dead fish and debris collected along the shores at Palma Sola Boulevard, during a recent red tide cleanup event. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Dead fish count mounts in Manatee County landfill

Lena Road Landfill has buried 241 tons of dead fish and debris due to red tide.

  • East County
  • News
David Oliger, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi and Zach Schield. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Fire Rescue recognitions

Two individuals received their badges, while others were recognized for various efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On a recent trip to Cuba, Mestel strayed from tourists attractions to photograph authentic areas. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat photographer captures decisive moments in studio and out

Allan Mestel, who has a studio in Whitney Beach Plaza, is versatile in his work, photographing portraits, head shots, real estate and also street art.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Restaurants on lunch break

Multiple Longboat Key restaurants are temporarily closed or holding adjusted hours until October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lake Club's Susan Beck volunteers at the Tot Shabbat program with her daughter, Josie, as they prepare for High Holy Days.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 5, 2018
Jewish holidays spark rededication for Lakewood Ranch residents

Jewish holidays spark rededication for Lakewood Ranch residents.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
The Short Academy keeps ball moving

Tennis enthusiast keeps Dick Eagan’s brainchild going, making it easy for fellow fans of the game to find matches and a bit of fellowship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sophie Fedder.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 5, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: 09.06.18

East County Athlete of the Week: 09.06.18

  • East County
  • Sports
On Sept., 3, Keith Kitchner, an assistant store manager at another store, helps stock products for the new Lakewood Ranch location.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Publix opens new Lakewood Ranch location

More tenants in the University Corner shopping center should open in the first quarter of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
LECOM dental student Mary Moore completes a dental exam on U.S. Coast Guard veteran Eric Davis as fellow student Phennatda Polpornvitoon, behind, documents findings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2018
Goodwill, LECOM partner for dental awareness

Outreach clinics will make affordable dental care available to the community.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 5, 2018
Cops Corner: What a pretty boat . . . ooops

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
High tides have eroded the beach to the point that the enscarpment – a steep embankment left in the sand dune by beach erosion – has eroded to the base of the southernmost groin.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 4, 2018
30,000 tons of sand being used for beach renourishment in Longboat

Longboat starts north end beach renourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gretchen Lovewell, manager of Mote’s Stranding Investigation’s Program, said the whale was found on the beach near 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 4, 2018
Pygmy killer whale found on Longboat Key taken to Mote

This whale marks the third that is now undergoing rehab at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Downtown Improvement District originally envisioned a sign extending over Main Street as an entry point into downtown, though the group is now interested in considering a variety of options for the scale of any project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 4, 2018
Downtown group talks signs, wayfinding

The Downtown Improvement District is considering a contest to find a design for gateway sign at a key entry point to the city’s center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 4, 2018
Longboat to hold budget hearing

Commission returns from summer break and will hold budget hearing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a workshop on coyotes on Longboat Key last week.
    By
  • Columnist .
  • September 4, 2018
Letters to the editor: Get rid of the island's coyotes

Longboat readers sound off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
David Hobbs, Debby Lenehan, Steve McCormack and Joe Pratico
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 3, 2018
Sarasota Sailing Squadron grills out red tide

Even though the red tide caused the Labor Day Regatta to be canceled, squadron members still gathered Sept. 1 .

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton man dies in hit-and-run crash.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 2, 2018
Pedestrian killed on S.R. 64 in eastern Manatee County

Pedestrian killed on S.R. 64 in eastern Manatee County. A hit-and-run driver fled the scene.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 1, 2018
Beauty, Brains and Business empowers female leaders of tomorrow

Truly Valued launched its free workshop series for high school girls to gain confidence and career knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County football roundup: 08.31.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2018
East County football roundup: 08.31.18

A blowout, a close win and a tough loss for East County's three high school teams

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota football roundup: 08.31.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 08.31.18

Sarasota football roundup: 08.31.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2018
Riverview football falls to Venice

The defending state champion Indians handed the Rams a 19-2 loss

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County's administration building is located at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2018
Manatee County Government offices close

Closures planned for Labor Day holiday.

  • East County
  • News
City and county government administration buildings will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 3.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 31, 2018
City, county closures scheduled for Labor Day

Government buildings in Sarasota County will be closed and trash collection schedules will be adjusted for the Sept. 3 holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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