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By S.T. Cardinal |
October 13, 2025

Goodwill sets up first Longboat Key location

The bookstore and donation drop-off at the outparcel of the new Brista Commons commercial complex is expected to open by the end of the year.

Longboat Key
Business

By Madison Bierl |
January 31, 2026

All God's Children Preschool raises $7,000 to support family after loss to cancer

The event was to support the family of Kelly Miles, a teacher at the school who lost her husband, Matt, in November to cancer.

East County
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
May 2, 2026

Expert cast teaches fishing lessons in Lakewood Ranch

One hundred and forty kids attended the Youth and Teen Fishing Seminar by the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club to learn the basics of fishing.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
May 6, 2026

Application tweaks aim to streamline permitting process

Longboat Key’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department has introduced a checklist, intake coordinator and file naming conventions for building applications.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 17, 2022

Manatee County Emergency Management provides behind-the-scenes tour in Bradenton

Manatee County's Emergency Management presents a behind-the-scenes look to Lakewood Ranch's CERT.

East County
News

By Pam Nadon |
December 21, 2011

Season Standout films

Holiday mayhem getting you down? Cheer up and chill out at your local movie theater. 'Tis the season for the best that Hollywood has to offer.

Arts + Culture

By Anna Brugmann |
September 22, 2016

County commissioners stand by incentive program

Although the county plans to re-evaluate its policies on awarding economic incentives to private firms, officials believe the program is effective.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
September 18, 2015

Cowardice

Our Founders pledged their lives and honor and showed remarkable courage. Today, courage has given way to duplicity and cowardice.

Sarasota
News

By Josh Siegel |
April 9, 2014

Retirement community in the plans

SMR wanted Lakewood Ranch to have a unique identity before it began targeting retirees.

East County
News

By Mark Bergin |
December 13, 2021

Town Commission could assume role in deciding on cell poles

If Longboat Key's rules change, the Town Commission would consider Verizon's proposal to build nine small cell poles and antennas to improve cell signal on the north end of the island.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
May 16, 2024

SSIS becomes candidate for IB program

Suncoast School for Innovative Studies continues to expand its offerings to students.

Sarasota
Schools

By Nick Reichert |
August 5, 2015

Life's a Stage

Florida Studio Theatre breaks down stereotypes in their new documentary play assembled from nearly 100 senior Sarasotans: 'Old Enough to Know Better.”

Arts + Culture

By Eric Snider |
February 20, 2025

Has age softened NBA star Rick Barry? Ask his pickleball opponents.

This part-time Lakewood Ranch resident was one of the most prolific scorers and accurate free throw shooters in basketball’s history.

East County
Neighbors

In Memoriam |
February 28, 2022

James (Jim) C. Huber

James (Jim) C. Huber, 94, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away January 21, 2022.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Liz Ramos |
July 7, 2022

Free lunches no longer an option for most Lakewood Ranch students

Most East County schools will require parents to apply for free lunches based on need.

East County
Schools

By Loren Mayo |
September 24, 2009

Bill Clinton to speak at Town Hall

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture will feature former President Bill Clinton, who will deliver the address, "Embracing Our Common Humanity."

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
April 28, 2010

Memo could derail Ranch's Villages

SMR's Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project is set to go before Sarasota County commissioners April 29. But a last-minute legal issue may wreck the project completely.