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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 19, 2024
Braden River High marching band claims state 2A title

The Marching Band of Pirates win first place, and Parrish Community High's Pride of Parrish Marching Band placed fourth in the same division.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 18, 2025
John Ringling's Cypriot treasures get a permanent gallery for the first time

Consulting curator Joanna Smith discusses a decadelong journey to open Gallery 12 at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 15, 2025
Sarasota Paradise names head coach for their first professional season

Former Richmond Kickers lead assistant Mika Elovaara brings his expertise to spearhead a new era.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2025
Mote SEA opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota Jazz Festival gets back in the groove

The festival returns to the Municipal Auditorium for the first time since 2019.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 31, 2026
SB 538 will improve pay for some coaches but leave many behind

The bill, which has already passed the Florida Legislature, is poised to benefit booster-friendly programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 11, 2026
Longboaters in love can keep it local with new wedding officiant business

Longboat Key resident Patrice Fanning recently started her new business, Forever without Borders, to offer wedding officiant services here or wherever couples need her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 9, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High alum Grant McCray gets his MLB moment

The Mustangs grad has made an impact with the San Francisco Giants.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 10, 2026
Tina Adams' role with Longboat has grown over 26 years

A snapshot of the duties and life of the person who works to keep residents and media updated about services on the Key, both big and small.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 19, 2026
Onward and upward for Cardinal Mooney wrestling

With individuals underway, the Cougars will soon conclude their second season of competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 10, 2026
Law enforcement agencies tackle removing wrecked, abandoned boats

When a boat washes up on a sandbar or crashes into a seawall, law enforcement agencies step in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 4, 2025
Schools plan keeps Wilkinson open, creates new K-8 campuses

The "future-focused" plan also would create business learning centers at Booker elementary and middle schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 21, 2025
Letters to Santa carry Christmas wishes and love

From Barbies and dogs to roller skates and cyber trucks, elementary students in the Lakewood Ranch area make sure Santa knows what they want.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 4, 2026
Building safer roads for cyclists worth a discussion in Manatee County

The death of a Village Idiots Cycling Club member leaves the community in shock.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • May 13, 2026
Canal payment plan gets first approval by Longboat commission

The first of two votes passed unanimously to establish flat fees and ad-valorem assessments to dredge and maintain Longboat Key's canals.

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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 22, 2026
The Florida lifestyle is glorified in a lavish new home in Waterside

A showstopping model home in Waterside marks a milestone: Modern has arrived at The Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 17, 2023
Model Brad Kroenig inspired a fashion icon before becoming a local Realtor

Brad Kroenig's modeling career reached new heights after meeting fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's upper school takes shape

The building is expected to be complete in time for the first day of school Aug. 10.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 7, 2023
Florida highways among top 10

Don’t be shocked. When compared to other states, Florida’s DOT keeps the state’s urban and rural highways well-maintained. Fatalities are a weakness.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 13, 2023
Hurricane preparedness seminars come to Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Emergency Management is encouraging residents and business owners to prepare for the worst.

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