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Results for: Swish App Referral Code "2zwvvag" Get 250Rs worth Of Credits

  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 23, 2025
Tavistock begins light industrial project in Lakewood Ranch

Tavistock's two buildings on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard will offer 93,022 square feet to area businesses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 21, 2025
New principal at Bashaw Elementary has high expectations for staff and students

Nicole Williams will begin her 30th year in education in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 20, 2025
Sarasota celebrates reopening of beloved dog bar

Dog Bar Sarasota, originally Boo’s Ice House and Dog Bar, had closed in January but now has reopened as a sister location to Dog Bar St. Pete.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 15, 2025
Meet Florida Studio Theatre's new associate improv director

Sarah Durham earned her comedy stripes at Chicago's famed Second City.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 17, 2025
Longboat boutique features crafts by sister trio

From sweaters to doll clothes, the Collado sisters are sharing their love of knitted works through Three Island Monkeys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 18, 2025
New high school will be built in Lakewood Ranch

High School AAA is estimated to cost $200 million with the goal of opening in August 2027.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 12, 2023
Revisions on Longboat growth, development goals near completion

The town's comprehensive plan has been broken into six batches for the Planning and Zoning Board to review. Five of the batches have had at least one Town Commission visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 22, 2023
Revised Clubhouse Drive intersection plan presented to public

The intersection with Lakewood Ranch Boulevard will have signal lights and a turn lane along the boulevard but not Clubhouse Drive.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 28, 2023
Newest commissioners graduate from first step of elected official training

Longboat Key commissioners Debbie Murphy and Gary Coffin recently attended the first of two sessions of the Florida League of Cities' Institute for Elected Municipal Officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 17, 2023
Define Gallery gives Art Uptown artists a lifeline

Deena and Casey King's new space is near the recently shuttered Art Uptown Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 18, 2023
Increases in crime due to change in approach and more staff, says police chief

Longboat Key Chief of Police George Turner breaks down the key reasons behind an increase in certain crime reports from fiscal year 2022 to fiscal year 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 20, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-based Brain Health Initiative looks to add scholars

Manatee and Sarasota county students can be nominated to become a part of the Brain Health Scholars program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 3, 2023
Our Lady of the Angels to construct new facilities in Lakewood Ranch

The church will build a new parish activity center and rectory to expand its services.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota artist displays rock-themed collection at All Angels Gallery

Janice Newman focuses on creating community around art to use it as a tool for discovery and meditation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 7, 2023
Townhome development proposed for site beside Payne Park

The development on U.S. 301 in Sarasota is planned to include 50 rental townhomes and 9,100 square feet of retail space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 6, 2023
Longboat Key reaffirms infrastructure project priorities

Two roundabouts, turn lanes and the complete streets project are still priorities for the town moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2023
Team International leads World Champions Cup by half point

Team USA is just a half point back with a struggling Team Europe in third at The Concession.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 19, 2023
Town of Longboat changes operating hours for season

The new pilot program begins on Jan. 2 and will change most town department operating hours to adjust for traffic during peak season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 9, 2024
Sarasota Children's Museum kicks off quest for a dedicated space

The inaugural event of Sarasota's Children's Museum drew families to The Bay Park, offering children interactive experiences and hands-on learning activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 17, 2024
Animal rescue seeks volunteers for expanding services

The Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City has a variety of tasks that volunteers can fill.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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