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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 8, 2015
Studio Space: Barbara Banks

Photographer Barbara Banks may capture her subjects on film, but it’s the memories that leave a lasting impression.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2013
Local leaders address area education needs

Local leaders shared their visions for education in the area and state during a Lakewood Ranch Kiwanis luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
North-end erosion deemed emergency

The town will get 100% of sand dredged from a WCIND project this summer for its shores, with Manatee County receiving 100% of sand the next time the site is dredged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Reagan Griffith

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Reagan Griffith scored eight goals and notched two assists to lead the boys lacrosse team to a 20-5 victory over St. Stephen's in district action March 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 8, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe keeps heart of soul music alive at Ed Smith

It takes a big team to put on WBTT's upcoming ’70s Soul Party performance at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 7, 2025
Manatee County aims to fill school bus driver shortage

Between sick days, vacations and leaves of absence, Manatee County needs more bus drivers to ensure students get to school efficiently.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By David Conway |
  • February 17, 2015
Music Half Marathon hits sour note for some

The inaugural event was a hit with runners, but some city leaders and businesses feel it was off-track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2015
Q+A with Pat Zunz

Longboat Key Commissioner Pat Zunz has represented District 5 for four years and previously served on the Planning and Zoning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 14, 2025
Town staffer finds balance with tiring work and passion for weightlifting

Matthew Ballew's busy days working for Longboat Key Public Works are paired with a lifestyle of weightlifting and bodybuilding, which has taught him important life lessons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical storm emergency repairs require permit

Emergency repairs made due to damages from Tropical Storm Debby require permit from the county.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2013
Sarasota County Commission revisits 2050 plan

Members of the Sarasota County Commission agreed Wednesday to revisit the county's 2050 plan for development.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2017
Helistop proposal passes

The exclusive golf course says the helistop will service members.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 30, 2015
Braden River High seniors sail toward graduation

Braden River High School seniors, the Class of 2015, graduated May 30 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2015
YO Sushi! opens second U.S. location

The new store opens today in The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
Break from technology

Digital detoxes leave people feeling more free and more productive.

  • Health
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2021
Tennis for Fun returns on Longboat Key

The Special Olympics program began a Sarasota chapter last spring thanks to Coach Brenda Terihay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 14, 2021
Creative minds collide in Lakewood Ranch

An East County author partners with a local illustrator to create a children's book.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 12, 2021
Daly advocates for Town Center, traffic solutions

Jack Daly has served on the Longboat Key Town Commission since 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Free downtown valet service proposed

A proposed free valet service for downtown residents and visitors that would run for three nights a week could cost DID taxpayers $10,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Booker Middle introduces its girls golf team

Golf — and tennis — had been out of middle schools since 2010 before returning this year.

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