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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 2, 2025
The future is bright for Sarasota Paradise

Moving to Lakewood Ranch has been the right move for area soccer club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 11, 2019
'Summer Circus Spectacular' features small circus, big thrills at The Ringling

The production celebrates the legacy of the circus arts in intimate performances at Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 26, 2025
FDOT addresses traffic concerns at State Road 70 and Lena Road

Rosedale residents asked for solutions to make it safer for them to exit their neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 20, 2025
Ahoy there! 'Dames at Sea' sets sail at Florida Studio Theatre

The show offers a loving pastiche of 1930s musicals packed with plenty of laughs.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2025
LWRBA sets up Small Business Bootcamp to teach important business skills

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance sets up a series of seminars to boost business skills.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 5, 2022
Town survey drives point home about traffic

Longboat's annual opinion-finding project makes clear town residents' frustrations over off-island roadwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • August 12, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jake MacDonald

The Sarasota High golfer wants to win a state title in his senior season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 18, 2025
Help scientists while enjoying a day on Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Bay Watch is hosting its annual citizen science-led survey of scallops in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 12, 2025
Study committee leans toward no reuse for Van Wezel

Repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall appearing less of an option as the Purple Ribbon Committee works through a preliminary draft of its report to the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 25, 2023
City proposes plan to make on-street dining permanent

The policy presented would cost Sarasota restaurants at least $13,000 per year plus construction to offer dining in city parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 30, 2023
Sarasota considers expansion of ordinance regulating vacation rentals

Current vacation rental fee revenues fall short of city's regulatory expenses by roughly $100,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2023
Road projects continue in east Bradenton to address growth

With 5,000 homes added in Manatee County annually, road projects across East County speed forward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 20, 2023
Seniors with dementia create art for fundraiser

The handmade greeting cards raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 10, 2023
Longboat Fire Rescue awards honor distinguished crew and citizens

An observant citizen took quick action to avert a maritime blaze.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 16, 2023
Town provides updates on extended bus service, new library

A joint meeting between Longboat Key and Sarasota County officials also included details on the St. Armands pump system failure during Hurricane Idalia.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 27, 2023
New Mote aquarium secures $20 million from Sarasota County

The $132 million Mote Science Education Aquarium project near University Town Center expects to open to the public at the beginning of 2025.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 6, 2023
Affidavit shows communications between Christian Ziegler and accuser

Sarasota police secured search warrants for state GOP chair Christian Ziegler’s cellphone and Google accounts in an ongoing criminal investigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 3, 2024
Event planner to bring extravagant experiences to Longboat Key

New resident Gillian Marto brings her award-winning event-planning business to the island to provide unforgettable events for Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2024
ODA boys basketball has a losing record but winning expectations

The Thunder (5-8) started 2024 with a 51-45 home win over Sarasota Christian (10-4) on Jan. 5.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 14, 2024
Manatee County severs ties with American Library Association

The commission voted to end the county's membership and barred staff from attending conferences of the national library organization.

  • East County
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