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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 9, 2015
Cost vs. benefit of no poles

If Longboat voters approve underground lines for neighborhoods, the town’s long-term debt will go up 580%. Stunning. But in context, it’ll be worth the investment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon (2011)
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
Sheckler family visits all 50 states

Over four summers, Ken, Kala, Kendal and Karley Sheckler visited every state in the U.S., a freewheeling journey in which many moments were left to chance.

  • East County
  • News
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
Andrew DiLacqua began playing baseball when he was 4 years old. He worked his way up through the Manatee Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Youth Baseball at Heritage Harbour programs before moving to IMG as a freshman. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2013
Outfielder commits to Sun Devils

IMG Academy junior Andrew DiLacqua committed to play baseball for Arizona State University. He is the first player from the Manatee Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Youth Baseball at Heritage Harbour to commit to a Division I program.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pictured at a Dec. 10 meeting, commissioners George Kruse wants to decrease county government regulations.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
New commissioners seek to change priorities in Manatee County

Four recently elected Manatee County commissioners bring "new vision"

  • East County
  • News
Harvey Vengroff doesn't know what the future holds for his property at 2211 Fruitville Road, but he says he won't be building affordable housing there.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2018
Vengroff ends plans for affordable housing project

Harvey Vengroff says fees and rising construction costs have made it impossible to build affordable apartments near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey is ready to get back to work after receiving a contract extension and bonus. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
Rey earns bonus, extended contract

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey received unanimous support, a three-year contract extension and a $5,000 bonus June 12.

  • East County
  • News
Town Commissioners on July 1 will set a tentative millage rate for the town. From there, the rate can't be raised but can be reduced.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 27, 2019
Where your money goes

Longboat Key's tax rates are expected to remain steady, and its financial state is strong. But the town's debt will reach historic highs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • January 7, 2021
New Year, New You? Intentional Planning for Your Desired Future.

New Year, New You? Intentional Planning for Your Desired Future.

  • Health
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 8, 2020
2019 is a case for change

Three big decisions by the Sarasota City Commission definitively demonstrated that the city’s leadership structure doesn’t work. As the city matures, it needs a leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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
Vanda Yvonne Bayliss
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Vanda Yvonne Bayliss

Vanda Yvonne Bayliss, 67, passed away March 3rd, 2019, in Sarasota, Florida after a brief battle with cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 22, 2018
Deputies planned for Sarasota elementary schools in April

A more permanent solution is planned for the 2018-2019 school year, but the School Board and sheriff are at odds on how to fund it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • November 12, 2020
Village residents deal with effects of a night of flooding

Residents clean homes, plan for places to live as repairs begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At the top of the Lena Road Landfill, 136 feet above sea level, Dan Gray has a view of the East County residents who depend on his department’s services.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 10, 2013
Longtime Manatee County utilities director, Dan Gray, retires

In 30 years, Dan Gray has helped turn Manatee County Utilities into an interdependent, sustainable force. He just likes to avoid the spotlight.

  • East County
  • News
Guy Braunstein
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 13, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 6

'Our Town' delights with a beautifully presented, exciting performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 4, 2009
Local developer lands on hard times - again

Gary Moyer is being sued for foreclosure on two properties, including his $950,000 East County home.

  • East County
  • News
 Ovation summer campers Zola Gutierrez and Alexa Hornung rehearse “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now,” from the musical “Hairspray.”
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 16, 2018
The Beat Goes On

Michelle McCord is giving the most heartfelt performance of her career at the Ovation School of Musical Theatre.

  • LWR Life
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 29

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Attendees viewed the latest results of public surveys about the future of Cortez Bridge.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2013
Rehab or rebuild: FDOT seeks feedback on Cortez Bridge

State officials held a public kickoff meeting as part of a study that will last at least two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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