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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 10, 2025
Parking plan proposed for future SRQ airport growth

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority hears near-term parking expansion could cost more than $220 million, even more for long-term growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 14, 2025
Community learns about managing grief in loss

Seminar attendees learned about recognizing the symptoms of grief and how to move forward in a meaningful way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 30, 2025
Longboat actor reflects on films and future goals

Courtney Warner has acted in films ranging from romance to thriller, and now she looks forward to a new challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 10, 2024
Asolo Rep adds a new role: Intimacy coordinator

Summer Dawn Wallace helps the company create a safe space for actors to get physical.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 7, 2024
Pay for ‘enhancements?’

Sarasota County says it will pay for a library branch. Extras will be up to private donations. Before this gets too far, the town needs data.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 12, 2023
EnsembleNewSRQ goes back to the future with '1976'

The April 17 concert "1976" kicks off a new era for Samantha Bennett's and George Nickson's ensemble.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 3, 2025
Community cleans nearly 500 bags of storm debris

Longboat Key community members joined a large-scale volunteer effort to clean Gulf of Mexico Drive from remaining storm debris

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 22, 2025
Wrestler reaches elite level by being a gym rat at Braden River High

Senior wrestler Matthew Ireland looks to be a medal contender at the 2A state tournament in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 6, 2023
Manatee County approves purchase of six new ambulances

The new ambulances will replace older models that are nearing the end of their life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 16, 2025
'Dames at Sea' director makes a splash at Florida Studio Theatre

Former theater kid Ben Liebert has directed eight shows in the past year at FST.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 27, 2025
Braden River FFA students study agriculture in Ireland

Their visits include a dairy farm and an "Irish racehorse experience."

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 28, 2024
What will it take for Manatee schools to earn an A?

School District of Manatee County leaders say sustained progress key to becoming an A district.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 24, 2024
Town engages in ownership discussions about pedestrian underpass

The Bay Isles Association recently approached the town of Longboat Key about taking over ownership of the island's only pedestrian underpass along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2023
What happens when New College's lease on airport land expires?

SRQ airport's president warns "there will be no New College" if it doesn't buy the leased land before prices skyrocket and the school can't afford to stay there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 5, 2024
Manatee voters make statement by backing school tax referendum

Carol Felts completes Cinderella political story with victory in District 1 Commission race.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 21, 2025
Curfew in effect for Manatee kids under 16

County Commission approves nighttime limits, though some parents question the potential effects.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 4, 2025
Former MLB pitcher and local pizzeria owner is an author

Shane Rawley, the owner of Shaner's Pizzeria since 1991, has published three fiction novels in his "Peter Cobb" series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 13, 2022
Myakka City Elementary teacher named Manatee County's Principal of the Year

Principal Carol Ricks was honored for her dedication to students, teachers, staff and the Myakka City community.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 18, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not cool at the pool (or the beach)

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 17, 2023
Art Center Sarasota addresses mental health in Latino community

A panel discussion on mental health issues impacting the local community accompanied Karen Arango’s photography exhibition "Rearview Mirror"/"El Retrovisor."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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