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Mayor Terry Gans shakes hands with outgoing town commissioner Phill Younger on Monday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 22, 2017
Gans re-elected mayor of Longboat Key, Zunz named vice mayor

The Town Commission welcomed back Jim Brown and bid farewell to Phill Younger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Greenbrook resident Mikaela Boelkins, 14, is promoting the use of green lights in Lakewood Ranch around Memorial Day. The lights will be placed in coach lamps, lights attached to the garage.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2017
Veterans awareness gets a green light

Students overcome HOA restrictions for veterans awareness project.

  • East County
  • News
Synergy Lighting crews are starting the installation at the northern end of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, south of State Road 70.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2017
LED fixtures create brighter future in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs could save more than $230,000 collectively with LED lighting.

  • East County
  • News
This aerial photograph shows construction of the new multi-million dollar amenity center, expected to open in late 2017. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2017
Amenities lead to net gain

Lakewood Ranch's first age-targeted community is nearing the halfway mark for construction of its lifestyle centerpiece.

  • East County
  • News
Tim Hyden started as East Manatee Fire Rescue District' s training officer, then a newly created position, in late 2004.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2017
Longtime training officer heads leaves fire service

The man who created East Manatee Fire Rescue's Training program is heading across the state.

  • East County
  • News
Bryan Gagg during his freshman season at Sarasota. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2017
New Pirates quarterback makes his move

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kailey Christian and Logan Newton after the Mustangs' 10-4 win over Braden River.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2017
Two pitchers make Lakewood Ranch softball armed and dangerous

The pair has only given up five combined runs this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 22, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries 3/22

The Rev. David Matthews, Loraine Calvi,Richard Goldwater and Eudora De Renne Roebling died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Campers from Mote' s Sea Sleuths summer camp skim the bay for marine life.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 22, 2017
Garden Club grants summer camp fun

The club will award three grants to local kids for various summer camps.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 22, 2017
Last week's referenda sees more voter participation than Town Commission races

About 400 more voters participated in the referenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sereena Feeney.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.22.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.22.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Morgan Cummins.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.22.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.22.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 21, 2017
Longboat Town Hall exhibits local artists' masterpieces

Eight local artists will have their work on display until the end of May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Armando Linde
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 21, 2017
Armando Linde resigns from the Longboat Key Town Commission

Linde began his term in March 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jacob Martinez
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2017
Update: Serial flasher caught again

A man arrested for exposing himself to women in Manatee County has now been charged in Sarasota, as well.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a hit-and-run on the Stickney Point Bridge on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2017
FHP investigates hit-and-run on Siesta Key

The Florida Highway Patrol has asked the public for any information after a bicyclist was struck by an unknown vehicle on the Stickney Point Bridge Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2017
Vehicles burglarized in Waterlefe neighborhood

Authorities say residents should lock their car doors.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran, Sarasota County Area Transit Director Rocky Burke and Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham watch as County Commissioner Alan Maio cuts a ribbon in front of the Siesta Key Breeze.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 20, 2017
Siesta turns key on new trolley service

Sarasota County Commissioners and Island leaders take inaugural ride on Siesta Key Breeze trolley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2017
St. Armands property sells after more than decade on market

House on Washington Drive closes at $3.5 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sherri Mills and comedian Dick Smothers
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 20, 2017
Surprise! Celebrity pops in to open house

Famous comedian, entertainer surprises real estate agent

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain receive the 2017 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award from past Community Fund president Diane Brune.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala celebrates with heart of Dixie

Dixieland Jazz is theme as Community Fund raises grant funds.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 19, 2017
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon races through Sarasota

Runners wound their way around St. Armands and through Indian Shores to finish the Sarasota Half Marathon at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 18, 2017
Students trade typical break for altruistic alternative

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County facilitates an alternative Spring Break option for area high schoolers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 18, 2017
Kiwanis Club flips for flapjacks

The annual pancake breakfast supports the club's grant and scholarship fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2017
Bird Key revels in St. Patrick's Day Party

Residents enjoyed a Irish dance performance before a buffet dinner on March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 17, 2017
Humane Society hosts a barnyard bash

Children at the Humane Society of Sarasota County spring break camp got up close and personal with some fury (and feathered) friends.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2017
Gulfshore and Twin Shores strike pot of gold

The residences' 41st annual parade brought the luck of the Irish to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 17, 2017
Friends of Selby Library welcomes Hedrick Smith

The Pulitzer Prize winner spoke to members and patrons of the Friends of Selby Library March 17 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike and Patsy LaMonica, Gord and Bonnie Pike, David and Patty Thomas and Dave and Marilyn Kurzawa
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2017
Westchester rings in St. Patrick's Day

Residents donned their best green outfits for the occasion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melissa Wigglesworth, Austin Moore, 6, Toni Moore and Sophia Moore, 11
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 17, 2017
Lynches goes green for St. Patrick's Day

The annual celebration brought a large crowd to the St. Armands Circle establishment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New Pass drawbridge testing caused major traffic on Tuesday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 17, 2017
Tuesday's traffic backups caused by New Pass drawbridge testings

FDOT is working to better inform residents before testings take place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch child in critical condition

A toddler nearly drowned in the family's pool last night.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.17.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 17, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.17.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.17.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 03.17.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 17, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.17.17

East County sports roundup: 03.17.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2017
Mustangs softball lights up scoreboard after power outage, beats Pirates 10-4

Lakewood Ranch hit four home runs on the night.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 16, 2017
Twin Shores kicks off St. Patrick's Day

Residents enjoyed a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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