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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2019
Riverview running back has been wearing out opposing defenses

The Rams senior keeps the offense steady.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Rams softball team fights adversity for playoff run

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 9, 2018
Siesta Drive safety campaign asks for resident support

Part of the road is slated to be restriped, but Make Siesta Drive Safer has more plans in the works.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 11, 2016
Manatee County schools hire learning

Increased retirement numbers leave school districts competing for qualified teachers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 3, 2015
City eyes paid parking to fund Circle garage

Progress on a St. Armands parking garage continues as stakeholders offer their support for various funding mechanisms — including parking meters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 28, 2015
Garden plan blooms at Braden River library

Braden River Branch wants to diversify use of its space.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 21, 2014
Developer reveals new community's features

Although cosmetic details of Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch remain a secret, its developer promises senior-friendly features in homes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 29, 2014
Q&A with 'Million Dollar Listing' star Madison Hildebrand

Read our candid Q&A with Madison Hildebrand as he answers our 'Million Dollar' questions and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 28, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Zoe Gruber

Winning four medals, the junior dominated for Out-of-Door Academy girls' swimming & diving on Oct. 25 at the FHSAA Class 1A District 8 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • May 20, 2021
Main Street businesses protest streetscape idea

Although city officials and property owners have expressed a desire to redesign two key downtown blocks, merchants aren’t happy with the prospect of losing parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 8, 2022
ODA welcomes new head of school

Debra Otey says she looks forward to her 30th year in education at ODA.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
East Bradenton marching bands play waiting game

Until decisions are made about reopening school, local bands are planning for different scenarios.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 19, 2019
Students, Orioles tackle fitness and fun

Students were cheered on and led through fitness exercises by Orioles team members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 27, 2016
UPDATE: Red tide affects Sarasota barrier island beaches

A week later, it’s now been confirmed to be afflicting Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 9, 2021
Downtown group mulls Fresh Friday changes

The first Fresh Friday event of 2022 could get an earlier start in hopes of steering more visitors into downtown shops.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 28, 2024
Sarasota Sailing Squadron teaches adults to sail in weeklong camp

General Manager Eduardo Sylvestre started the camps to make sailing more accessible to those getting a late start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 13, 2024
Ninth grader arrested after Manatee schools shooting threat

Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports threats were found on social media.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 19, 2024
Longboat police requested for suspicious package of dog food

A resident called police to figure out what to do with a random box of dog food that appeared on his property. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 1, 2024
Authors document method behind Mister Rogers' magic

Greg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, the authors of book "When You Wonder, You're Learning," were the special guests of a Sarasota book circle event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 3, 2023
Boat racers power through big waves and summer heat at Grand Prix

The 39th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix drew 60 teams of racers to the waters off Lido Beach on July 1 and 2.

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