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  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners approve $6 million for animal shelter, $14.9 million for Lakewood Ranch library

Manatee County Commissioners note they can change their mind down the road if the funding seems inappropriate.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2011
Town will seek beach bond validation

The Longboat Key Town Commission gave Town Manager Bruce St. Denis direction on how to fix a beach bond referendum requiring validation after a town clerk publication error.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 8, 2026
Longboat Citizens Academy graduates celebrated

Citizens Academy participants completed a seven-week program to learn how the town of Longboat Key operates and the services it provides to residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 24, 2025
Explore French art, cinematic history and more this winter

The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel's upcoming term promises plenty of exciting new programs at classes starting Jan. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2021
Former Lakewood Ranch, Braden River prep softball players stay sharp in FGCL

The Florida Gulf Coast League is in its second season and the talent level is higher than before.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2013
IDA to break ground on facility

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board today will break ground on its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 10, 2018
Art lovers enjoy Sarasota's downtown festival

Warm, sunny day brings out crowds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2012
Film Review: 'The Master'

Audiences either get director Paul Thomas Anderson's films or they're left reeling in the wakes they create: "The Master" is no exception.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 16, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: 'Celebrate Sarasota'

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota turned to hometown talent with Celebrate Sarasota, which featured 19 groups performing Sunday afternoon and evening.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota product selected in the 2018 NFL Draft

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 29, 2025
Speakers recount lessons learned, prep methods at disaster prep seminar

Longboat Key's 2025 Disaster Preparedness Seminar included insights into the town's lessons learned as well as advice from local meteorologists and emergency coordinators.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 11, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bogdan Zverev

The senior for Sarasota boys' swimming and diving brought home four golds at FHSAA regionals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 24, 2009
Man on the street: Back to School

On Monday, we asked Southside Elementary and Imagine School parents how they felt about sending off their little ones on the first day of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 16, 2010
The Christmas Spirit

As two parents in Georgia contemplated a way to break the news to their 9-year-old son that they couldn't afford Christmas presents this year, a Sarasota resident was already making calls to obtain the boy's Christmas wish list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 27, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy projected to be built by mid-July

Red Apple Development and Ryan Cos. speed forward to meet July deadline for the new Lakewood Ranch charter school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 31, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacobey Mobley

The senior won two races at the Hurricane Invite for Booker High boys track and field.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Stephon Turner

The Riverview High wide receiver talks the Ringling Redskins and transferring from Lakewood Ranch High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2022
Dick Vitale talks turkey, lessons and love at Thanksgiving in Lakewood Ranch

The ESPN announcer gave thanks for those donating to the V Foundation, his long tenure at ESPN, his family and his 52-year love affair with his wife, Lorraine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 7, 2014
Sheriff's Office braces for spring breakers

Sheriff's deputies will increase patrols and be on the lookout for underage drinking and drug use during this year's spring break season.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 2, 2026
New Women's Guild members share stories of togetherness

From planning for a Valentine's Day art fest to reviewing scholarship fundraising efforts, guild members prepped for the 2026 season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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