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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 7, 2018
FHSAA shuffles its classification and playoff format for five sports

The changes, affecting baseball, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball, will take place in the 2019-2020 school year

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2018
Tri-County Championships provide local swimmers with feedback

Lakewood Ranch swimmer Sebastian Aguirre and Braden River swimmer Kate Walker are on different paths as the Tri-County Championships give way to the FHSAA state series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2019
Manatee County commissioner gets shot at turning tide by joining Water Policy Committee

Manatee County commissioner gets shot at turning the tide by joining the Florida Association of Counties' Water Policy Committee

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2018
Sailors' new admiral wastes no time in making a mark

Spencer Hodges had his team sweating on his second day in command.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
Young professionals lend voice to local government

Local officials have bemoaned younger residents’ lack of participation in government affairs. The Young Professionals Group wants to change that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2015
Bouncing Back

The Out-of-Door Academy junior running back Jason Fineberg hasn’t played a full season of football since the eighth grade.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
Advocates work to boost engagement in city politics

Can an eclectic eight-person field — and an increased push from outside groups — help drive up voter turnout in the city election?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Aging workforce

Approximately 30% of Sarasota County government’s workforce will be eligible to retire in the next five years, along with 5% of teachers this year.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • April 24, 2014
Circulating Opportunity

John Moran, a leading advocate for the creation of a downtown circulator transit system, believes the program could serve as a financial boon for Sarasota businesses.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 30, 2025
DME Academy takes soccer seriously

The Sarasota soccer club takes trips abroad and plans for a soccer school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 25, 2024
3 great restaurants serving delectable pasta around Sarasota

I couldn't let National Noodle Month pass by without giving you a penne for my thoughts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2024
Sarasota pickleball player drafted by National Pickleball League

Kristi Dorman, 55, plays on professional tour for the Indianapolis Drivers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2023
MTC students prepare for Suncoast Food and Wine Fest

Baking and pastry arts students get a real-world experience baking desserts for a Lakewood Ranch staple event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 4, 2026
Nighttime fire rescue just another day on the job for officers

Sarasota police officers didn't wake up "expecting to be a hero" on Feb. 20, but a house fire pressed them into action.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 5, 2023
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch combines good work and friendship

The club currently has 100 members and is looking to expand.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 11, 2020
Island lights

It seems Longboat Key loves Christmas a whole watt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 1, 2021
Bayfront Park's dog park reopens

The town of Longboat Key reopened Bayfront Park's dog park at the end of September.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 16, 2022
Kilwins owner says Waterside, Lakewood Ranch is in for a treat

A confectionery franchise finds a sweet spot at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 21, 2022
Sarasota jiujitsu athlete is not satisfied with being a National Champion

Taber Jordan said he is going for gold again at this weekend's Pan Kids Championships in Kissimmee

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2022
Voting only way to reverse county's squabbling

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has become the target of some county employees who don’t like the direction the county is going.

  • East County
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