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One of the topics likely appear on the survey is a question about the possibility of someday eliminating the county border that splits the town between Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 21, 2019
One-county question likely on town's citizen survey

Residents will be asked about key issues, customer service in early 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marauders pitcher Jess Amedee visits with Mill Creek's Dave Daily, who was honored by the Marauders for his service.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 4, 2018
Marauders honor veterans at LECOM Park.

Two East County residents among those honored at the Bradenton Marauders' Military Appreciation Night.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High school instructors are taking on extra classes to teach the growing number of students the school welcomes each year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
School's attendance pushes limits

Lakewood Ranch High adds portables to accommodate its growing student count.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Childhood interrupted for East County girl

Family and friends help Panther Ridge 6 year old celebrate last day of chemotherapy.

  • East County
  • News
Alex Kumar, Victoria Sinclair, Jonah Sinclair, Benjamin Varah, Madelyn Kumar and Cassandra Atzrodt addressed homelessness in their Community Problem Solving project. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 20, 2016
East County students' project sheds light on the 'invisible'

Teens address homelessness during problem-solving project.

  • East County
  • News
Jack Zimmerman is attempting to recruit more Lakewood Ranch seniors to his Sarasota Senior Softball Association leagues.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch senior softball players forced to travel to compete

Sarasota Senior Softball Association gives Lakewood Ranch players an option.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Isabella Juliano earns several awards during the regional Fusion National Dance Competition. She'll dance at the 2020 Fusion Nationals this summer. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch girl goes from tutu to can-do

Lakewood Ranch dancer flutters to national competition

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 4, 2017
St. Mary appoints new officers

The new board was installed following mass on April 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Battie (6) is coming to Braden River High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2018
Braden River Pirates football adds another cannonball

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 21, 2013
Share this! Sarasota and the sharing economy

Share this! Sarasota and the sharing economy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 26, 2021
Esther Cook

Esther Cook, 88, passed away October 18, 2021 at her home in Longboat Key, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Pam Eubanks The traffic signals installed at the entrance of Edgewater, at University Parkway, will be similar to signals at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the entrance to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 6, 2014
Manatee County improves Edgewater traffic light design

The changes will delay the project by about two months.

  • East County
  • News
District leaders are considering the best way to hold end of the year events such as prom and graduation.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 9, 2021
School leaders consider end of the year tests, events

Administrators are considering options for state testing, graduation and prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lauren Ostander, Ricardo Rhodes, Kate Honea and Janae Korte perform in "Who Cares?"
  • By Sara Rachon |
  • November 23, 2020
Sarasota Ballet's digital performance was spot-on Balanchine

Second performance of the season focuses on the work of the "Father of American Ballet.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Siesta Key's incorporation plans stalled this month with a deadlocked vote by the local legislative delegation.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 18, 2022
Sarasota City commissioners vote to extend a hand to Siesta Key

City leaders approve initial contact to gauge support of annexation possibilities, though Siesta leader says community would be hesitant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer and Mac deCarle
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 8, 2012
EDIBLES: Kids and parents learn to love lunch

The deCarle family has a lot in common with many others.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 7, 2011
YPG to host annual conference on 'Young Professionals Day'

The city of Sarasota, Sarasota County and State of Florida Rep. Ray Pilon have proclaimed June 17 'Young Professionals Day.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kurt Becker. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2012
Siesta Key community rallies around injured bartender

After suffering a broken back, Siesta Key bartender Kurt Becker has seen an outpouring of support from Siesta merchants and residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 18, 2013
Real Estate Reports

Waterfront Country Club Shores home sells for $4.3 million; Premier Sotheby's opens sales center at Palma Sola Bay Club

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Johnson
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 17, 2011
Conservation Foundation names its new president

Christine Johnson will succeed Albert Joerger as The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's next leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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