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Braden River students celebrate during the Pirates' 49-12 district victory over Sarasota Oct. 2. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2014
School pride

Close to 250 students pack the student section, also known as Section E, to cheer on the Braden River football team every Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hundreds of students gathered for a candlelight vigil at the accident site starting at 8 p.m. Sunday.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2015
Hundreds gather in Lakewood Ranch for candlelight vigil

Students gathered Sunday night around 8 p.m. to remember the lives of Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Elementary School has a new kindness garden where students can leave a kindness rock or take a kindness rock and share it with others. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 10, 2021
Kindness grows with new garden in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Elementary invites students to take a rock or leave a rock to spread kindness.

  • East County
  • News
Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody (center) helps warm up the runners before the 5K. She obviously was not running in the 5K with those boots.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2019
Mind really matters in Lakewood Ranch during Mindful Triathlon

The Brain Health Initiative gets a huge boost as more than 250 entrants participate in the first Mindful Triathlon in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
"Into the Breeches" was inspired by journals kept at the Cleveland Play House during World War II.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 26, 2020
'Into the Breeches' creative team found a cultural history lesson between the laughs

They hope the spirit of teamwork and community during World II resonates with audiences

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton and Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent volley criticisms about each other's political record.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 6, 2012
Thaxton takes on Dent's transparency

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent took questions from Sarasota Tiger Bay Club members during a luncheon yesterday along with her challenger in the August primary election Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker's Jordan Clark weaves through the Riverview defense for a layup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2019
Our columnist's favorite moments of the high school sports season

Our columnist Ryan Kohn's favorite moments of the high school sports season, including moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
As the city plans to renovate Lemon Avenue between Main Street and Pineapple Avenue, some residents are concerned about the tree plans.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 22, 2018
Lemon Avenue tree plans trigger concerns

Residents object to the inclusion of palm trees in a streetscape project, but officials say it's the right fit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Those who graduated from Riverview High School’s 1991 class got together for a class photo prior to dinner and dancing Saturday, July 23 at Michael’s on East.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High School 20-year reunion

Riverview High School's class of 1991 celebrated their 20-year reunion Saturday, July 23 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Environmental advocates suggested a project to improve the town's Quick Point Nature Preserve.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 1, 2021
Environmental advocates urge town to consider projects

The town of Longboat Key must decide on either paying $188,382 or implementing an environmental project worth at least $281,073.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 31, 2014
Harmer reorganizes county government

The move is intended to increase efficiency without compromising the county's level of service.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Rounds, left, and Cathy Antunes represent Sarasota Citizens for Responsible Government.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 12, 2011
Group requests more complete county audit

Now that impropriety has been discovered in the county's procurement department, a citizen group wants an audit that cleared the county of wrongdoing in its baseball contract awards to be conducted again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lift Station D at 521 Gulf Bay Road collects sewage from the town of Longboat Key and pumps it to a treatment facility next to the Manatee County Golf Course in Bradenton.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 11, 2020
State revises downward estimate of Longboat sewage spill

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is reporting about 17 million gallons of wastewater spilled in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 18, 2020
Parade honors healthcare heroes in Lakewood Ranch

Community celebrates healthcare professionals at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
Heather Campese will perform at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Local comic to target online dating, women's issues in Lakewood Ranch

Three comedians on tap at Gold Coast Eagle in Lakewood Ranch to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.

  • East County
  • News
Charles Hayes set a new ODA school record in the 100-yard backstroke Sept. 9 with a time of 1 minute, 4.31 seconds. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Back in action

After a debilitating knee injury a year ago, sophomore Charles Hayes returned to competitive swimming last month.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2019
Track and field championships: Day two

A Sailor finds gold; three other area athletes also medal.

  • East County
  • Sports
A videographer kept everything running smoothly.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 4, 2020
High-tech High Holy Days at Temple Beth Israel

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are not until mid-September, but Temple Beth Israel has already recorded the services.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stacy McKee, development director of HOPE Family Services, accepts backpacks for the children at the shelter and a donation check from the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2020
East County clubs serve the community

Supply drives held by Cascades, Lakewood Ranch women.

  • East County
  • News
The 27-hole plan maintains the original Donald Ross golf course while emphasizing natural park features. A designer who worked on the plan compared the parkland to the Celery Fields.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2020
City picks 27-hole plan for Bobby Jones

In a 3-2 vote, the City Commission selected a redesign proposal that will reduce the golf course footprint to create 130 acres of public parkland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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