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The Mustangs take the field for the first time in the 2019 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Lakewood Ranch wins first game under Rashad West

The Mustangs beat Lemon Bay High 19-9 at Veterans Stadium in Englewood.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, left, first suggests a millage reduction during an April 16 workshop on a proposed stormwater fee. She said a millage reduction should be considered to offset the fee.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
Tax break on horizon in Manatee County?

District commissioners suggests millage reduction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 21, 2020
Commissioners agree to delay vote on mental health care special district

Amid COVID-19 concerns, commissioners said it "wasn't the right time" for the referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarah Hicks served as guest conductor for the Sarasota Orchestra’s “La La Land in Concert” performances. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 14, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dazzles with 'La La Land' pops concert

Pop Series kicks off with cinematic storytelling of 'La La Land in concert.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 17, 2019
Heart Gallery captures foster children's personalities through photography

Heart Gallery of Sarasota captures foster children's personalities through photography

  • Arts + Culture
Lauren Jones, Philip Troyer, Dylan Jones and Charlie Tyler in Mary Margret Steber’s 10-minute play. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 1, 2019
Theatre Odyssey’s Ten-Minute Play Festival celebrates the power of short-form

The 14th annual festival shows that small is beautiful.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Key Town Commission
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 13, 2019
If it ain’t broke …

Longboat voters are being asked to change commissioners’ terms from two to three years. It’s not a big deal, but the benefits are difficult to see.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The majority of the commission made it known last week they want to keep the town tax rate flat at 2.0760 mills.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 30, 2014
Preliminary budget keeps tax rate flat

Town Manager Dave Bullock and his staff must cut services and expenses to make up an estimated $900,000 shortfall in the 2014-15 town budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shaina Swan checks out a Jalisco Mule, made by Grove GM and Executive Chef Greg Campbell, and which will be featured at the Celebrity Bartender Challenge.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 31, 2019
ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

  • East County
  • News
Myakka's Gold Apiary owner Jim Cutway gives Lakewood Ranch's Jayson Quinn a taste of his honey at the opening day of the Market at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 3, 2019
Holy guacamole! Market's open in Lakewood Ranch

Market at Lakewood Ranch opens to large crowd at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center parking lot.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 1.21.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Owners of Sarasota Kennel Club have not made clear what will happen to the track.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 17, 2019
Sarasota Kennel Club's final season is underway

Amendment 13 has officially banned dog racing in the state of Florida. What does this mean for the Sarasota Kennel Club, its fans and its greyhounds?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandy Shahinian, Lakewood Ranch's director of community relations, stands in front of a kiosk in the new information center on Lakewood Main Street.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 30, 2019
New information center opens in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Main Street information center opens while two existing information centers on Rangeland and University parkways both will close.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Phillips wears many hats around Longboat Key. She said if more people joined nonprofit clubs, the island could do so much good.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
A conversation with Susan Phillips

The assistant to the town manager and president of the Longboat Key Garden Club shares her thoughts on involvement around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Columnist . |
  • April 17, 2019
Drink This: Strawberry Ginger Sweet Tart

Enjoy this refreshing drink and toast to the end of season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Employment in the transportation, professional services and retail sectors drove job gains in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metropolitan study area in December.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 22, 2015
Sarasota economy finishes 2014 strong

The unemployment rate fell below 5% in Sarasota County last month for the first time since August 2007, while the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area added 2,300 jobs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ralf Brooks, Sura Kochman's attorney, explains to Siesta Key Association members what the legal process will look like in the coming months.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 3, 2019
Siesta Key leaders optimistic over potential to halt Siesta Promenade

Sura Kochman, who lives across the street from the proposed development, first filed a lawsuit against the county in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Braden River High School TV Production Team celebrates after taking first place in both Digital Video Production and On Demand Video, the  first time the school has won both.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 27, 2017
Technically speaking: They dominated

School District of Manatee County TSA teams shine at national conference.

  • East County
  • News
Katy Dean.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Katy Dean

Riverview High girls basketball junior Katy Dean talks defense and her dream of visiting Barcelona

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 20, 2020
Provisional date set for Siesta Promenade hearing

The case, which first began in 2018, will be heard in the 2nd District Court of Appeals on June 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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