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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 6, 2024
ODA football chases another state title

The Thunder have made changes during the offseason, but the program's ethos remains the same.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 1, 2024
Longboat commissioner got stuck on boat during Hurricane Helene

The day Hurricane Helene passed by Longboat Key, District 1 Commissioner Gary Coffin ended up spending the night on his boat to prevent it from slipping away.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 31, 2024
Chess grandmaster recalls the challenges of the game

Sarasota resident Pascal Charbonneau played 15 simultaneous games during an exhibition at a recent Manasota Chess Center event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 9, 2024
Asolo Rep weaves a tapestry of lives in 'Intimate Apparel'

Compelling characters reveal their inward and outward selves a story set in the early 20th century.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 11, 2024
FST's 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' is a playwright's love letter to his parents

Ken Ludwig's wartime romance is a funny tale punctuated by moments of sheer terror.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 9, 2024
The Bay pledges no Phase 2 overspending

Despite rising costs, Founding CEO AG Lafley told the Bay Park Improvement Board that it will not overspend the $48 million public portion of construction.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 20, 2025
'Bad Jews' treads a minefield of identity issues

Joshua Harmon's edgy comedy caps a sell-out season for Sarasota Jewish Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch transplant survivor tees up for kidney disease research

Del Webb's Karyn and Jerry Waxman are hosting the PKD Applied Underwriters Invitational on Oct. 27 at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 3, 2025
Longboat Dems, GOP join together to find common ground

Miracle on the Key is a group of Longboat Key residents with opposing political viewpoints who get together to find common ground.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 9, 2025
Lorraine Road widening project stalled until 2030s

Several smaller transportation projects have gained favor in the Manatee County capital improvement plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2025
Braden River Soccer Club is building shade structure at Lakewood Ranch Park

Manatee County is helping with the project, which will provide multiple upgrades.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 10, 2023
Sarasota's affordable housing crisis dissected at business summit

Most respondents to a Sarasota Chamber of Commerce survey said their ability to do business has been negatively impacted due to a lack of housing for workers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 18, 2026
America's 'Funniest Tax Guy' offers tips to Longboaters

Ahead of the approaching tax season, finance expert Edward Lyon held a workshop with book co-author Michael Jaspan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Snider |
  • March 31, 2026
Siesta Key resident helps others embrace their inner beach babe

Judy Johnson has the perfect antidote to a busy day: Putting her feet in the water. "I see sharks and dolphins on a regular basis. And a million sunsets."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 29, 2024
Sarasota Music Fest celebrates 60 years by defying convention

Under Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, the festival will explore improvisation and cross musical boundaries.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 10, 2025
Will some of us say goodbye to property taxes?

A proposed cut to property taxes sounds like a good idea, but, as always, it comes with unintended consequences.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 5, 2026
Permits will be required for charter boat operators using county parks

Following a six-month delay, the Sarasota County Commission approved a one-year pilot program to require charter captains to bid for permits to operate out of county-owned boat ramps and seawalls.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 27, 2026
Sirius Day Spa opens new location in Lakewood Ranch entertainment hub

Owner Karen Medford says it has been a dream for her to own a spa at Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 27, 2026
Baking hobby turns into a hot business for Manatee County couple

Baking racks and equipment have taken over this Heritage Harbour household over the past year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 7, 2026
St. Armands Residents Association president discusses the future of the Circle

The volunteer president of the residents association, Chris Goglia, has resisted high-density development on St. Armands Circle since starting the role in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
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