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Irwin Pastor, 75, spent most of his life in the Pepsi business.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 15, 2017
At-large commissioner in the race for re-election

Irwin Pastor, a second-term at-large commissioner, says he wants to finish what he's started

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosedale's Chad Cox flies one of his five drones over O'Brien Family Farms to do a crop analysis.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 17, 2018
Drone company has sky-high business goals in Lakewood Ranch

Pilots hope drone business takes them to new heights.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 11, 2020
Role models for their successors

BJ Bishop and Sherry Dominick begin their terms on Town Commission as Irwin Pastor and Randy Clair exit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ethan Spasciani, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, volunteers at South West Florida Therapy Animals during an event through the Student Government Association. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 28, 2020
East Bradenton students receive humanitarian award

One Braden River High senior and one from Lakewood Ranch High named Anne Frank Humanitarian Award recipients.

  • East County
  • News
Aleah Robinson dribbles the ball down the court.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2015
Lady Pirates fall to Lady Mustangs in conference game

Lakewood Ranch High School girl's basketball team defeated Braden River High 55-10, Jan. 8, in a conference matchup between the East County rivals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although City Manager Tom Barwin has taken issue with some applications of the Sunshine Law, he pledged to fully comply with an ongoing search of his personal email account for public records.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2018
City manager pledges compliance with records search

Tom Barwin's use of a personal email account is the latest chapter in the city manager's rocky relationship with open government laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Olivia Martin

The Sailors junior talks Miss Sarasota All-Stars and her love of "The Cheetah Girls 2."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
James Slavin judges a student’s submission.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 30, 2014
The Regional Science Fair judging begins

The event is co-sponsored by the Dart Foundation and the Faulhaber Foundation. The Education Foundation and community sponsors fund the fair's expenses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mightier Staff |
  • February 4, 2021
The Power of Play: How to Make the Most of Your Children’s Playtime

Engaging in playtime with your kids can be more powerful than you think!

  • Health
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Rozance amidst her gifts. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 6, 2020
Rotary Club of Longboat Key welcomes new president

A good-natured roast of previous president Nancy Rozance began Brad Marner's tenure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 7, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets merry and bright with Holiday Night of Lights

The Circle celebrates with evening of fun

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 20, 2015
St. Mary has a spooky good time

The Women’s Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held a Halloween-themed welcome back luncheon on Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Giving Alliance of Myakka City Director Rose Riggle (left) and Myakka City Fire Department Chief Daniel Cacchiotti were instrumental in obtaining the Aeroclave RDS 3110 via a CARES Act grant.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 11, 2020
Myakka puts COVID-19 grants to work

Myakka organizations can use new machine to fight COVID-19

  • East County
  • News
mall
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 15, 2014
10 reasons to get excited for the Mall at University Town Center

10 reasons to get excited for the Mall at University Town Center

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Matt Bruback has partnered with Jennifer Vigne with the Education Foundation of Sarasota County to promote the miracle belt.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 11, 2015
Former MLB player turns Sarasota entrepreneur

A minor league baseball player-turned-entrepreneur has a product parents embrace. His next goal: get it into more hands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ron and Betty Jo Baca show their Baca Bread products to Lucy Dowd of Venice.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Market vendors look forward to Waterside Place move

Despite delayed opening of Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch, vendors excited about move.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 27, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 28

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton and Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
New Pass and Longboat Pass are bustling with boaters and beachgoers anxious to anchor their vessel and enjoy the sun off the shores of Longboat Key. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Business and tourism

The patterns of season are tough to predict, but indicators so far point to a strong season for hotels and businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 28, 2010
Longboat's turtle-nesting season off to a crawl

Loggerhead turtles nest from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 5, 2020
Binge Blog: Spread the love

A list of 10 films/shows from black directors and actors to fill your weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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