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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Brunno Reus

The Braden River High rising junior kicker received a DI offer from Louisiana-Monroe on July 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 23, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dylan Wester

The Booker High football wide receiver is primed for a big 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 11, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Shawn Maestre

The Lakewood Ranch junior wrestler is primed for a breakout season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 16, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra receives major gift from longtime patrons

Jack and Priscilla Schlegel have pledged $10 million toward construction of Sarasota Orchestra's planned Music Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • December 12, 2023
Pickleball deserves tennis-like support

A Longboat Key resident makes the case for more pickleball courts at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 10, 2024
'Sandwich King' Owen Han returns to Out of Door Academy

Han graduated in 2016 and went on to become a culinary influencer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 5, 2025
Pickleball players raise funds for critically ill children

Casey Cares, a nonprofit that aids more than 1,600 critically ill children and families, hosted its second annual pickleball tournament in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 10, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Talia Busser

The Cardinal Mooney junior is averaging 10.5 points-per-game this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 16, 2024
Boutique condos planned for Golden Gate Point, Palm Avenue

Two projects getting underway soon will offer “boutique” condos in choice downtown Sarasota locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 10, 2023
Contracts, full remodel needed for Whitney Plaza Community Center

A few pieces still need to fall into place before the remodel and opening of the Whitney Plaza Community Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 6, 2024
LBK North coalition opposes Whitney Plaza water taxi stop

Longboat Key North co-chair Maureen Merrigan says the stop doesn’t make logistical sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 4, 2024
Christ Church fundraiser collects $23,500 for Bradenton soup kitchen

The youngest members of the Longboat Key congregation encouraged the church to raise money to replace Our Daily Bread's steam kettle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 24, 2024
Guide dogs take behind-the-scenes stroll down Main Street

While the animated short "Ace" draws attention worldwide, Palmetto nonprofit Dogs Inc.'s trainers go about business as usual.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 24, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue expands specialized services

The fire district purchased a trailer stocked full of specialty equipment meant to handle the most complicated calls.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isaiah Belt

The Riverview High junior running back had a breakthrough game against Booker High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 28, 2025
Dogs Inc. service dogs get a day of training at Van Wezel

Guide dogs in training for Dogs Inc. had the chance to learn how to enter a theater, practice different walking surfaces and avoid distractions like food being served in the Grand Foyer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2025
Sarasota Police Department swears in five new officers

Police Chief Rex Troche tells five new recruits the time to build their legacy in law enforcement begins now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Siesta Key Oyster Bar |
  • August 22, 2024
Sunday Funday! New SKOB Brunch Is Egg-cellent

Siesta Key Oyster Bar Chef Devon’s rolls out a brand new brunch menu every Sunday 9am to 11:30am.

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  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 6, 2026
Gulf of Mexico Drive isn't just Longboat Key's main street — it is its only street

Keeping the island's only thoroughfare as efficient as possible should be the primary goal of any Complete Streets plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 25, 2026
Search and rescue dogs attract a crowd at free Lakewood Ranch presentation

K-9 team members show what they can do during an event presented by Lakewood Ranch CERT.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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