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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 30, 2024
John Davidson, patriarch of Siesta Key, dies at age 93

The community leader started Davidson Drugs in 1958, founded and published the Pelican Press and tirelessly served his fellow islanders.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 6, 2024
St. Armands' Corvettes on the Circle canceled due to city decision

The Skyway Corvette Club was told vehicles are no longer allowed on the St. Armands Circle Park grass, which stopped the event that celebrated 25 years in 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 22, 2024
MTC open house provides hands-on look at careers

Manatee Technical College's East Campus open house gave potential future students an opportunity to see the programs available.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 12, 2024
'The Lehman Trilogy' captures rise and fall of Wall Street empire

The Horatio Alger tale unfolds in a three-hour-plus Florida Studio Theatre production masterfully directed by Richard Hopkins.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2024
Foundation leader keeps connection with community strong

Mark Clark brings his passion for family into his work leading the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2024
Riverview High girls lacrosse wants to show strength of whole team

The Rams already have top-tier scorers. Now they're building full-team depth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 3, 2024
Consultant: Van Wezel is ideal for niche performances and events

Whether as an intimate comedy venue or home for extreme sports, myriad options exist for repurposing, say consultants to Purple Ribbon Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 2, 2024
Bay Park Board divided over arts center architect contract funding

City and county commissioners clash over the release of TIF funds for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center architect contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 2, 2024
Commissioners agree on largest reasonable Longboat Key library

An enhanced library would be nearly 10,000 square feet, part of which will need to be funded through private donors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 16, 2024
Big plans are afoot to bring the blues to Lakewood Ranch

The thrill is far from gone for a few music lovers determined to bring a rocking blues festival to Lakewood Ranch by the end of 2024.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 24, 2024
Gold Star Memorial to be dedicated at Lakewood Ranch Library

Gardeners Out East will hold the dedication ceremony on May 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2024
Woman calls police to investigate suspicious poo in pool

A Longboat Key officer investigated the feces, which turned out not to be from criminal activity. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 3, 2024
FST's new theater, affordable housing on track for December groundbreaking

The $57 million Florida Studio Theatre Arts Plaza will include new theater space, a parking garage and housing for downtown arts workers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 7, 2024
Ringling College details plans for Signature Academic Building

The new facility is designed to be an admissions hub and provide more learning space for students.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 16, 2024
Swim school helps adults overcome fear in the water

Adults travel across the country to visit the Sarasota-based Miracle Swimming School for Adults and gain confidence in the water.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 22, 2024
Longboat homeowners oppose Jewfish Key de-annexation

North-end residents cite environmental and noise concerns as reasons to prevent Jewfish Key from joining unincorporated Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 14, 2024
For enhanced public library, LBK Foundation needs to raise $3.5M

A single donation of roughly that size could also come with naming rights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 27, 2024
Residents criticize commission meeting on migrant cost

Special County Commission session following last week's budget workshop included presentation on costs of crime.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dani Hernandez |
  • July 10, 2024
Soccer leagues merge to strengthen opportunities

League officials say unified goals will help the Lakewood Ranch area's youth soccer players.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 15, 2024
East County girls basketball star commits to Cincinnati

Kali Barrett, a rising senior at Cardinal Mooney High, said she values her relationships with Bearcats coaches.

  • East County
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