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By Jay Heater |
August 6, 2025

Joyous occasion for Manatee County, but more drama on the way

The opening of 44th Avenue extension deserves celebration, but commissioners and SMR are headed for confrontation.

East County
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
August 9, 2025

Pastor leads trauma-informed community development workshop

A workshop hosted by SRQ Strong is part of a project to build community resources from within the community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 29, 2024

Lee Gundersheimer grabs spotlight with wide range of productions

The former artistic director of The Players is a commanding presence in Sarasota theater.

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate |
April 6, 2023

Director discusses memory, family, time travel of Asolo Rep play

Coming-of-age comedy “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help” explores giving the birds and the bees talk — and when that conversation goes awry.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
November 6, 2024

Navy vet honored to play in Lakewood Ranch concert

The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble's Veterans Day Concert, "Saluting Those That Served," will be Nov. 10 at Peace Presbyterian Church.

East County
Opinion

By Dana Kampa |
December 3, 2025

Furry face of St. Armands salon immortalized in new mural

Ludmil Iliev, a muralist specializing in animals, brought his talents to Gauthier Salon & Wellness Spa on St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 25, 2025

Sarasota Music Festival music director steps down

The 2026 festival will be scaled back to two weeks as the Sarasota Orchestra looks for Jeffrey Kahane's successor.

Arts + Culture

By Eric Snider |
November 21, 2019

Strike up the band

Early plans have arisen for a ‘concert’-type venue in Lakewood Ranch. What it will look like and when — or if — it gets built are questions that remain.

LWR Life

By Ryan Kohn |
July 27, 2023

Sarasota's Unkel selected as team president of Super League Tampa Bay organization

Christina Unkel, a former FIFA referee, has spent 15 years working at the highest levels of the sport.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 8, 2023

Town home project approved for Linger Lodge Road

Despite several public objections, Manatee County commissioners approved the D.R. Horton project in a 5-2 vote.

East County
News

By Mark Bergin |
January 22, 2021

Longboat Key, FDOT discuss crosswalk improvements along Gulf of Mexico Drive

The town of Longboat Key has received several complaints about pedestrians nearly getting hit by cars along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
October 6, 2021

Manatee schools see decrease in COVID-19 cases

Even with dropping COVID numbers, district schools will continue protocols.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
March 31, 2023

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch is still the place to be

The Waterside Place hub is spectacular, but crowds continue to flock to Lakewood Ranch's original hub.

East County
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
April 6, 2023

Will you take a stroll to honor veterans in Tribute to Heroes Parade?

The annual Lakewood Ranch parade to honor veterans and first responders is seeking participants.

East County
Opinion

By Alex Mahadevan |
February 17, 2015

Planning Commission vacancy draws five candidates

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Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
June 25, 2020

Instead of more dictatorial mandates telling us how to live our lives, Sarasota’s elected officials could engage civic and business leaders and use their bully pulpits to urge citizens to act responsibly.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Eric Garwood |
June 3, 2022

At midway point of county budget, the numbers are lining up

As commissioners begin looking at next fiscal year, a look back at current budget year appears rosy though economist recommends keeping an eye on the long term.