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By Ryan Kohn |
November 17, 2022

Sarasota and Riverview football teams prepare for postseason rematch

It will be the first playoff game between the programs since 2004.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
November 22, 2022

Lakewood Ranch boys basketball is inexperienced but talented

The Mustangs prepare for the season opener with crushing preseason losses.

East County
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
November 23, 2022

Magic of Mittens delivers gifts to hundreds of Manatee children

River Club's Beth Grogan and her elves delivered thousands of gifts to children in need.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
December 8, 2022

Bobby Jones Golf Course opening now set for mid- to late 2023

A two-month permitting delay pushed work into the rainy season, forcing an eight-month delay in opening the restored Bobby Jones Golf Course.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
March 27, 2022

New ODA football coach emphasizes long-term growth of the Lakewood Ranch program

Football Coach Rob Hollway said his arrival at The Out-of-Door Academy is his "forever move."

East County
Sports

By Spencer Fordin |
March 31, 2022

Actor Ving Rhames implores WBTT audience to follow their dreams

The "Mission Impossible" actor doesn't know how he made it to the top of the acting heap, but he credits his faith, his craft and his instinct for survival for leading him to Hollywood success.

Arts + Culture

By Eric Garwood |
April 1, 2022

County considers higher tourist-tax rate

Sarasota County passed the threshold in 2021 for state certification as a High Tourism Impact County.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
April 18, 2022

Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits have high hopes for the Giving Challenge

East County nonprofits hope Giving Challenge allows them to make a greater impact.

East County
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
April 20, 2022

Lakewood Ranch tennis players win USTA doubles national title

Lauren Navas and Lauren Larkin both began playing tennis five years ago and have conquered the sport together.

East County
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
April 29, 2022

FST costume designer brings characters to life

Clothes make the man (and/or woman). Costumes make the actor. At Florida Studio Theatre, Mari Taylor Floyd makes (and designs) many of the costumes. Her work is vital to every production.

Arts + Culture

By Ian Swaby |
August 23, 2022

Jason Bearden wins Manatee County Commission at-large seat

Jason Bearden unseated four-term Commissioner Carol Whitmore with 61.54% of the votes.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
August 31, 2022

The East County non-football fall sports outlook

Once again, the Lakewood Ranch area has plenty of intriguing athletes to watch in golf, volleyball, swimming and cross-country in 2022.

East County
Sports

By Spencer Fordin |
September 12, 2022

Key Chorale opens 2022-23 season with Irish flair

The symphonic chorus is going all-in on a celebration of Irish and Celtic culture to kick off its upcoming season.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin |
October 4, 2022

One-Act Play Festival brings four new works to life

Four playwrights, four directors and four very different first-time productions will hit the stage at the Jane B. Cook Theatre.

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
September 18, 2022

Lakewood Ranch softball coach leaves behind a diamond-solid legacy

T.J. Goelz and the Mustangs won two state championships in five seasons, the first championships in program history. 

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
January 10, 2023

County rescinds administrator's confirmation after harassment allegation

The majority of commissioners agreed that Mitchell Teitelbaum's employment with the county would not be pursued and called for improvements to the handling of complaints.