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Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 18, 2020
Longboat Key seeks permitting for dry line piping after June's sewage break

The town of Longboat Key is looking into opportunities to advance its redundant piping project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"We harvest sound from silence and organize it on paper in such a way that these sounds can be recreated by a group of musicians," James Grant says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2012
SPOTLIGHT: Harvesting Sound

James Grant discusses writing the music of Walt Whitman's prose.

  • Arts + Culture
Despite questions about its longterm financial solvency, Nathan Benderson Park continues to win state planning honors and secure major sporting events.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 3, 2014
Benderson Park wins state planning award

Sarasota County officials will accept the Outstanding Development Award at the Florida Planning and Zoning Association's 62nd annual state conference Friday, June 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This week’s “Super Saturday” features lawn games.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 13, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens 'Super Saturdays'

Kick off summer with a day of family fun at 'Super Saturday' Saturday, June 14. The morning event is the first of the eight-week series held this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2015
Sweet dreams: La Dona Donuts' new store

Chelsea Elliott is cooking up success — one doughnut at a time

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The new Daiquiri Deck location at the south bridge is now open, featuring everything locals love about the existing restaurants.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 14, 2017
Opening weekend at new Daiquiri Deck went just like the rest, despite weather

The new location in south Siesta Key got off to a wet start, but the community turned out in force for their first weekend in business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 30, 2013
Board plans to buy Iwo Jima statue

The newly-formed Iwo Jima Memorial Project plans to purchase the iconic statue for placement in Manatee or Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 2, 2009
Family business takes flight on Longboat Key includes family ties

Sandra Ceshker's friends aren't yet used to the fact that she isn't always free for a mid-morning tennis game.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2010
News Briefs 07.08.10

The Lakewood Ranch Community Coalition will hold a presentation on the concepts of the proposed city charter for Lakewood Ranch during a presentation at 7 p.m., July 14, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River sophomore Danny Lane clears the midfield in search of an open teammate.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Braden River battles, falls just short of district title

The Braden River High soccer team fell short of its first district title with a 1-0 loss to Manatee Jan. 27, in the Class 4A-District 11 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brian Kenney is principal of Boston-based Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 27, 2010
Plaza plans

The Whitney Beach shopping center is under contract with Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC, which plans to bring a mix of national and local retail stores to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior Dalton Plattner hasn'       t given up a run in 18 innings.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2017
Cardinal Mooney junior pitcher has 18-inning scoreless streak

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Malachi Wideman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.09.19

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.09.19

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
5142 Bunyan Street — This  house brings a slide full of penguins and reindeer.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 13, 2021
Sarasota's sidewalk spectacles sparkle for the holidays

Homes make the season twinkle with electricity and creativity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 29, 2013
Manatee Schools' parents petition teacher cuts

More than 1,300 parents of Manatee County Schools' children have signed a petition against the district's decision to eliminate 182 teaching positions for next year.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key firefighters wore matching yellow T-shirts as they sat in the back of the Town Hall Chambers listening to attorneys present their case during a contract impasse hearing Thursday, Sept. 16.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2010
Town, firefighters make their case

The town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union made their cases for a new contract in front of a special magistrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ashleigh Angelo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 7, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Ashleigh Angelo

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks winning golf tournaments and her next steps.

  • East County
  • Sports
Renee Di Pilano. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 8, 2019
County names new head of Libraries and Historical Resources

Di Pilato succeeds Sarabeth Kalajian, the current director, who retires in the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High senior point guard DJ Bryant spends countless hours in the gym as a benefit not only to himself but to the team as well.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview point guard D.J. Bryant holds himself accountable

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 20, 2021
ODA baseball captures Class 2A state championship

The Thunder used big hits and steady pitching to beat St. Johns Country Day 5-3 in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • Sports
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