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By Niki Kottmann |
April 27, 2017

Michael's On East celebrates 30 years

The beloved black tie hot spot is 30 years old today, so we sat down with the two men who made the establishment what it is today.

Black Tie

By Pam Eubanks |
January 30, 2019

Get used to coyote contact in East Bradenton

Central Park coyote attack illustrates need to protect small pets.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
January 14, 2026

New year brings renewal to Friendship Garden

The overseer of the community garden at Longboat Island Chapel shared her pride in seeing it flourish post hurricane with residents' support.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Heidi Kurpiela |
October 8, 2014

Critics' Choice

We asked three local critics to weigh in on what shows they're looking forward to most this season. As expected, their must-see picks range from classic to cutting edge.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
September 18, 2023

Residents rally against roundabout at Lorraine Road, Player's Drive

Country Club East residents say the site isn't large enough for an adequate traffic circle and that pushing forward will create unsafe conditions.

East County
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 27, 2025

Bayfront Park naturally filters stormwater, prevents flooding

More effective than an average drainage ditch, Longboat Key's bioswales at Bayfront Park are an example of environmental stormwater management practices.

Longboat Key
News

By Bonnie Silvestri |
May 22, 2012

Public Parks -- is everybody welcome?

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 15, 2011

Contract ruling rejected

The Sarasota Police Department union is upset that the city won't give its officers the same option it afforded the local Teamsters union last month: the option to keep their pensions.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
December 5, 2012

Town offers fire contract with 3% raise

The town of Longboat Key is offering firefighters a raise, but it is willing to go to impasse concerning the pension issue.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
July 15, 2020

More S.R. 64 construction begins in Lakewood Ranch area

FDOT gears up for second roundabout on S.R. 64.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
May 1, 2019

Tax break on horizon in Manatee County?

District commissioners suggests millage reduction.

East County
News

By Edward Alley |
November 5, 2018

Sarasota Orchestra reflects on growth under Anu Tali's direction in 'Legends'

The opener to the group's Masterworks series provided a look at the progress Tali helped foster since starting in 2013.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Jay Heater |
July 25, 2016

Kids activities in county take vault forward

EVO Athletics tumbles on scene with a massive presence.

East County
News

By Berkley Mason |
October 19, 2016

Lakewood Main Street businesses double as art galleries

Artists' work right at home in non-traditional sites.

East County
News

By Kristen Herhold |
May 13, 2015

Key shopping centers welcome new businesses

With St. Armands Circle directly to the south of Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria businesses to the north, some might think Longboat isn’t a good spot to shop.