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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 23, 2011
EXPERT OPINION

Svelta Otzetova, 1976 Olympic gold medalist and Events Director for the FISA International Rowing Federation, visited Sarasota Feb. 14-16 to inspect the plans for the 2000-meter world-class sprint rowing course at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 21, 2014
VIDEO: Commission to finalize 2050 tweaks

Sarasota County commissioners will hold a public hearing tomorrow to consider changes to the county's long-term growth plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 17, 2025
Blues Festival makes its return on the Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival, primed for its second year, has a varied and voluminous history in the region.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 14, 2021
Longboat Key adjusts COVID-19 policies

The town of Longboat Key is following guidance from the CDC.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • November 4, 2009
My view

Town manager deserves thorough reviews

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 4, 2023
Manatee County seeks additional Library Advisory Board members

East County residents are eligible to apply for all four of the newly created seats on the board.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 6, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read the latest social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 6, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read the latest social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2012
Neighbors: Jack Black

Longboat Key's Jack Black proves to be famous for much more than his 'grate' barbecue skills.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 14, 2016
Theater review: 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Inventive stage adaptation captures the magic of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2019
SMR commits $600,000 toward brain study in Lakewood Ranch

Building a Brain Healthy Community Initiative set to begin through collaboration of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Academy for Brain Health and Performance and Massachusetts General Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 13, 2017
Cops Corner: Women reports severed Christmas lights

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 10, 2018
Anna Maria native rescues five from Sarasota Bay near Longboat's north end

Two men and three boys were transported to local hospitals with symptoms of hypothermia, Longboat Fire and Rescue say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
'The Long Dumb Road' mines comedic moments from a familiar formula

The film's central relationship saves an otherwise tired script.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2014
Introducing the Mayor of Improv

Some towns have mayors, but only Sarasota has a mayor of improv. At least, that's what funny man Darryl Knapp calls himself.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Thomas Sowell |
  • October 9, 2013
My View: Who shut down the government?

Thomas Sowell is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 22, 2026
Snowbirds and mallards fight over pool in The Meadows

The homeowners association at Springlake in The Meadows went to great lengths to evict the ducks.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 12, 2023
Manatee School Board clashes on preference for new superintendent

Some board members say they would prefer a Florida resident while others say they are open to all candidates.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 23, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Meats and cheeses? Yes. Crime? No.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 3, 2016
Breakfasts of champions

It’s the most important meal of the day, and Longboat Key isn’t short of breakfast and brunch offerings. Check out the five brunch restaurants on (or almost on) Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
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