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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2024
Chance decides tied Lakewood Ranch CDD election

After two ties, the race for CDD5, Seat 2 was decided by drawing cards.

  • East County
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 7, 2024
Circus Sarasota gets a new big top in time for its 2024 season

Circus Arts Conservatory’s new tent will make its public debut at Circus Sarasota 2024, held Feb. 16 through March 10 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 10, 2025
Braden River High celebrates its 20th anniversary in Bradenton

Original staff members reflect on the past 20 years.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 22, 2025
'Come From Away' honors the best of humanity in the worst of times

Asolo Repertory Theatre's “Come From Away” celebrates the heroes who kept their heads when their world turned upside down.

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  • Reviews
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 11, 2025
Retiring SPD captain gives tribute to his extended police family

Sarasota Police Department Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos flips his retirement ceremony to credit his law enforcement family during his 28-year career.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 30, 2025
Co-teach program at Gullett Elementary allows for extra academic support

In each grade level for first to fifth, there is a classroom with two full-time instructors teaching approximately 30 students.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 11, 2025
Cardinal Mooney is state football champ again

The Cougars roar past Jacksonville Bolles to win their third title.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 28, 2026
Sarasota Ballet revives 'Valsinhas' for its fourth program

Portuguese for "Little Waltzes," the piece was choreographed by Brazil-born principal dancer Ricardo Graziano.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 25, 2025
Riverview High baseball mentors next generation

The Rams' longtime partnership with Southside Elementary School is centered around learning, fun and building connections.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 31, 2026
LRHS junior named president for Florida's Future Business Leaders of America

Gabriella Martinez Reyes will lead 11,000 members of Florida Future Business Leaders of America.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 13, 2025
Wilkinson Elementary closure part of broader plan, Sarasota superintendent says

By November, the Sarasota School Board could decide on closing the school and moving central office there.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 20, 2023
New schools on the way in Sarasota

Three new schools are being constructed to address growth in the central and southern part of the county.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 14, 2023
FDOT kicks off campaign to discourage aggressive driving

Rollover simulator is used at Bradenton Motorsports Park to demonstrate the result of poor driving decisions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By James Peter |
  • July 28, 2023
Health fair encourages seniors to stay in motion

The Senior Friendship Centers Wellness in Motion Health and Services Fair drew a crowd for dance and fitness demos and outreach from 20 vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 23, 2023
Staff costs create largest spending increases in town budget

Longboat Key officials attribute the rise in total general fund operating expenditures to climbing costs and investments in personnel.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Drew Vanden Heuvel

The Sarasota High and Sarasota Tsunami swimmer committed to Old Dominion University in May.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 9, 2021
Massive tarpon caught in Longboat Key

Four men caught the 150-pound tarpon on June 3 near the Positano condominiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 9, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Karmani Gregory

The Braden River guard talks his favorite basketball memory and his best advice.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 7, 2021
Observer Challenge canceled, but tennis community swings on

While organized competitions are still off the table, tennis players on Longboat Key still get their practice in.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 27, 2021
Teachers thrilled with Gene Witt addition

Eight classroom addition increases teaching opportunities at Gene Witt Elementary.

  • East County
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