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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 7, 2021
Born-and-raised local firefighter wins East Manatee award

Josh Dillard was awarded as East Manatee Fire Rescue District's Firefighter of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2023
Vietnam battles still take a toll on East County veteran

U.S. Marine Bob Bowermaster tells of the Nông Sơn Mountain attack that left him with two bullet wounds and shrapnel injuries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 19, 2024
Longboat cheesecake parlor becomes donut shop

Gary Hagen plans to shift the focus of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor to serve up unique donut flavors on the island.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
North end enters discussion zone

The Longbeach Village Association heard ideas recently generated as part of a community-based planning exercise for the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2016
County hits brake on food truck rule changes

Although the Sarasota County Planning Commission is interested in relaxing the regulations on food trucks, any changes won’t take effect until fall, at least.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 20, 2014
VIDEO: Firefighters practice skills at former Hilton

Opportunities for firefighters to use commercial complexes for training don't come along often, but on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, more than 20 crew members of Longboat Key Fire Rescue had the opportunity to practice skills such as forcible entry and aerial ladder operations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 19, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Nothing to fear

Founder of Perlman Music Program and its Sarasota Winter Residency, Toby Perlman, talks about her fearful inspiration for creating her ideal program.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 1, 2011
Off the beaten track

Once upon a time, Bob Horne owned a diner chock-full of circus paraphernalia. Now, he's running a circus train that serves lunch and Sunday brunch, hoping it will one day haul passengers from its home base to various cities and offer everything from circus acts to jazz music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 12, 2023
Tidewell Foundation puts Longboat office building on market for $3M

The office building currently houses The Paradise Center, Fitness Quest Longboat Key and medical offices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2024
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary upgrades its facilities

An anonymous endowment funds a new retrofitted shuttle and classroom area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota shelters prepare to take in evacuees

If you're thinking about going to one, you probably should, Superintendent Todd Bowden said.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2025
A huge interview with Big George Foreman

The heavyweight champion taught us all about the benefits of having a little compassion.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2023
Swimming, reading just two activities offered at the YMCA summer camp

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA provides plenty of activities to keep children entertained during the summer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 23, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Exercising while traveling

This week, University Park Country Club Fitness Coordinator Jess Wilson shares tips for maintaining your workout routine while traveling.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 18, 2019
Siesta construction project drains water into Gulf

The dewatering hose is expected to be out on the beach for approximately the next month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 15, 2025
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch hosts Empty Bowls

The annual event benefits the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 11, 2020
Law Enforcement Officers' Hall of Fame inducts Bradenton man

Mill Creek's Jay Romine will be honored for his 41-year career in law enforcement in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2011
Longboat Key town employees could see bonus

The Longboat Key Town Commission unanimously approved an amendment Nov. 17 granting employees a one-time payment.

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