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Although City Commission elections are nonpartisan, both the Republican and Democratic parties are playing increasing roles in determining the outcomes of those races.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 3, 2011
Party politics

Both the Republican and Democratic parties are becoming increasingly involved in the three City Commission races, which are supposed to be nonpartisan. One candidate claims a party member asked him to drop out of the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Pass Bridge was up Tuesday afternoon without any boats waiting to go underneath. Traffic halted. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 23, 2016
There are answers to Longboat Key traffic question

As FDOT begins another study, some citizens are stepping forward with their own fixes to seasonal traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Camp counselor Alison Krizen helps camper Sarah Windom, 10, balance on the globes.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 3, 2013
Camp Spotlight: CIRCUS SARASOTA Camp

Campers learned circus tricks on a triple trapeze, ladder, globes, tumbling, hammock and the web June 10 to June 26, at Circus Sarasota Circus Camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The document shredding will be in the Town Hall parking lot.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 14, 2015
Longboat Key Town Hall to hold document-shredding event

The Town of Longboat Key will host a free document-shredding event on Aug. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Olivia Grace Saba
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 14, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 10.15.15

Snippets of what you might have missed this summer and look at the Black Tie season ahead.

  • Black Tie
Jim Brown was elected to his current at-large seat in 2017. He plans to run for re-election in 2019.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 14, 2018
Longboat's Jim Brown files for re-election

Deadline to qualify for town's March commission elections is Nov. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bermuda
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
The Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run Nov. 4-20.

Home sales in Lakewood Ranch have more than doubled from this time last year, and Lakewood Ranch homebuilders are eager to show off what has new homebuyers so excited.

  • East County
  • News
The Baltimore Orioles will open their home Spring Training slate at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh. (Photo via the Baltimore Orioles)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2016
Orioles announce 2017 Spring Training schedule

Baltimore will play its first home game on Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
What time should Manatee County middle and high school students start classes?
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 12, 2016
Manatee County School Board to discuss school start times

Middle and high school students may soon start classes at a different time.

  • East County
  • News
On the nights they work late, Jenny Acheson and Dale Rieke will sleep in the loft above his drafting table. Heidi Kurpiela.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 23, 2012
Dale Rieke and Jenny Acheson: Partners in art

Dale Rieke and Jenny Acheson are growing their passion for photography, furniture and each other in a spacious Sarasota studio north of downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Maureen Horn toasts with Teena and David Kantor
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 10, 2011
GALLERY: Tea to Tequila 10th Anniversary

Tea to Tequila, a women's networking group, celebrated its 10th anniversary April 10, at a gathering held at the home of Teena and David Kantor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2016
Scene and Heard

What's going on the world of A+E

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Jambalaya Bayou Blast

The event, which will feature a Louisiana-style buffet, will raise money to help seabirds affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 30, 2009
Dirt Pile disturbs neighbors

The creation of a retention pond in Palmer Ranch resulted in a tractor-topped, 30-foot dirt pile that residents say is creating a mess in their nearby communities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2009
Pending sales increase for Longboat and surrounding Bird and Lido keys

Pending sales increase for Longboat and surrounding Bird and Lido keys

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
Observed: Back from Grandma's

Last week, I flew to Detroit, to visit my 88-year-old grandmother, whom I hadn't seen since my wedding. It had been even longer since I'd seen many of my other relatives, as well.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Toll revenue would help county leaders finance other projects.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Toll plan rolls along for popular bike trail

Legacy riders will pay up in proposal to free up more county money for other projects.

  • April Fools
Gabriel Rodriguez chose a ball over a book.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Fall Festival

Tara Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a day outside with friends at the school's annual fall festival Nov. 10. Activities at this free event included a bungee jump, inflatable slide and silent auction, among more. The Tara Elementary School Dance Team also performed.

  • East County
  • Schools
Businesses have marketed on signs that line the park’s fences. Photo by Josh Siegel.
  • By Josh Siegel and Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2013
Ranch Little League fights for signs

The sponsorship signs go against county code, but they also bring in revenue.

  • East County
  • News
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