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Youth volunteers participate in a Manatee County Teen Court hearing.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 14, 2021
Manatee County Teen Court celebrates 30 years

Teen Court allows students to judge their peers.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission held its retreat Monday at the Seaplace Association.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 18, 2021
Longboat Key commissioners discuss Town Center site at retreat

Longboat Key leaders discussed several projects, including the future of the Town Center site and a Sarasota County-operated library on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Issy Monroe, an eighth grader at Carlos E. Haile Middle School, loves spending time with Napoleon. Monroe will show Napoleon at the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 15, 2020
No fear of steer for East County student at Manatee County Fair

East County Future Farmers of America students prepare to show their animals at the fair.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Bramwell Tovey died in July 2022, not long after signing a five-year contract with the orchestra.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 16, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for conductor's arrival

He's conducted all over the world and earned some of the highest distinctions in his field. Now Bramwell Tovey is looking forward to his next conducting adventure in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
While never making exact copies of period jewelry, Andrew Prince says his pieces are made to accurately reflect the stye of the period.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 15, 2020
Theatrical costume jewelry-maker Andrew Prince discusses the many facets of his craft

Craftsman's creations add the glitter to TV, movie characters

  • Arts + Culture
Kaitlyn Hornung says she still loves the half-century old Wurlitzer piano that has been passed down through her family.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 2, 2021
Sarasota girl says 'Hello, music world!' with release of 'Why'

Polo Club's Kaitlyn Hornung of Sarasota is ready to tell the world "Why" she loves music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 10, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre brings 1930s vibes with Starry Night dinner

Starry Night Dinner 2 was hosted Dec. 9 at the Beau Ciel.

  • Black Tie
The district's millage rate will decrease by 3.8%, but residents may still pay more in taxes. because of an increase in the median property value.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 28, 2021
Sarasota School Board adopts tentative budget, millage rate

The district's millage rate will decrease by 3.8%, but residents may still pay more in taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Kelli Jaco with her children Katy and Joshua.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 6, 2019
Shabbat serves up a storm

Hurricane Dorian didn't scare off this Community Day School's potluck.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 26, 2022
How a nurse practitioner saved COVID-19 lives without vaccines

Vanessa Hamalian and her new Latitude Clinic have treated 1,092 COVID-19 patients with ivermectin and the FLCCC protocols, none with vaccines. Of those, 1,091 have recovered.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
High touch areas, like touch tanks and the hurricane wind simulator, as well as presentations and narrations that encourage congregation, will remain closed.Â
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 28, 2020
Mote to reopen June 5

The aquarium has been closed since March 16 and will reopen with new rules and guidelines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patty Haeussler, a social studies teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, was named a Social Studies Teacher of the Year by Florida Council for the Social Studies. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High social studies teacher earns recognition for her passion.

Patty Haeussler was named Social Studies Teacher of the Year by Florida Council for the Social Studies.

  • East County
  • Schools
Andrea Medred. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2019
Dramatic dining comes to Lakewood Ranch area

Youth fundraiser offers dinner theater experience.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy is one step closer to opening in August 2022 with the approval of its contract with the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 18, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy one step closer to becoming a reality

With contract approval, Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy focuses on a location.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Scott William Soule

Scott William Soule, of Bradenton passed away March 26, 2019 at the age of 29; he was born on August 12, 1989 in Wareham Massachusetts.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Joanne DiCarlo says her longtime companion Jack Unger loved to help disadvantaged children in his role with the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks mourn late exalted ruler

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks honor the late Jack Unger for his more than 50 years of community service

  • East County
  • News
One of Barbara Koetsier’s favorite accomplishments as co-chair of Aging in Paradise is helping establish Matinee Movies on the Key.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 19, 2015
Conversation with Barbara Koetsier

Barbara Koetsier began her three-year term as Aging in Paradise co-chair in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Don Burrer was part of the 1954 MIT rowing team that competed at the Henley Regatta.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Row, row again

Sarasota resident gets back in the boat after decades away.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
William Walter (Bill) Roberts

William Walter (Bill) Roberts, age 92, born June 27, 1926 to Millard Fillmore (Jim) Roberts and Eva Swan Roberts in Samoset, Florida, went home to be with the Lord March 3, 2019.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Teacher Teyia Brown of St. Petersburg is excited to get started at Discovery Point.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2020
Discovery Point Child Development Center franchise opens in Bradenton

New York couple moves to East County to open a Discovery Point franchise in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
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