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By Dylan Campbell |
December 17, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Ava Collins

The junior outside hitter was a force on the Lakewood Ranch indoor volleyball team this season.

East County
Sports

By Elizabeth King |
December 12, 2024

Sarasota County closes $19M deal for former fruit orchards

The county plans to use the property, previously owned by the Albritton family, for soil to cover the nearby landfill.

Sarasota
News

By Vinnie Portell |
February 23, 2025

Sarasota prep softball players to watch in 2025

Senior leaders and young talent alike set their standards high.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 12, 2025

Manatee County's efforts to reinstate wetland buffers challenged

Commissioners take stance that they eventually will reinstate the buffers no matter the opposition.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
June 30, 2025

Debut Miss Longboat Key shares experience competing for state title

Madison VandenBrekel, who spent her summers growing up on Longboat Key, said she enjoyed connecting with fellow competitors at her first pageant of this scale.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
June 10, 2025

All aboard for Father's Day weekend fun at RealRail in Bradenton

The model railroad club will celebrates its 50th anniversary June 14-15.

East County
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
April 30, 2025

Nextlevelz tackles football concerns with local clinic

The developmental program teaches 100 youth football players how to tackle.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
June 3, 2025

Secur-All Insurance returns to Longboat Key's Bay Isles area

Having served Longboat Key residents for 15 years, the insurance agency explains how close community ties have led to its longtime success on the island.

Longboat Key
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 12, 2025

What to keep in mind as hurricane season approaches

Longboat Key’s Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Chief Dezzi recently shared insights and best practices to help the community prepare for the season that starts June 1.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: County toys with idea for new events center

The fluorescent facility would light up Premier.

April Fools

By Vinnie Portell |
May 6, 2025

Out-of-Door Academy football readies for 'best season'

The Thunder are armed with seasoned seniors and promising underclassmen.

East County
Sports

By Gayle Williams |
March 9, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra's musical powers shine brightly in 'The Planets'

Every section and nearly every principal was highlighted in Holst's ode to seven planets.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Matt Walsh |
July 23, 2025

What’s best for NCF, USF?

The governor should appoint a commission to determine what the best long-term structure should be for the Ringling, New College and USF.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Louis Llovio |
June 25, 2024

Condo owners hit again as Citizens requests 14.2% rate hike

Already facing increased assessments and association fees, the state’s condo dwellers may see insurance costs jump as Citizens Property Insurance Corp. looks for rate hike.