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Mark Eubanks IV reads his essay “Chess with My Grandma” at the school board meeting April 29.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 14, 2025
Willis Elementary fifth grader wins contest with essay on grandma

Mark Eubanks won the Florida Retired Educators Association contest for Manatee County with his essay "Chess with my grandma."

  • East County
  • Schools
Riverview senior Caroline Steinwachs has provided invaluable leadership for a young girls lacrosse team that won a district championship.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 10, 2025
Young Riverview girls lacrosse team eyes district title

11th-year Rams coach Ashley McLeod has readied a young team for the district tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pirates senior Nick Curbelo celebrates scoring the first run of a 9-3 win over Manatee on a triple by senior Camden Pope in a regional semifinal game on May 1 at Braden River High School.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 7, 2025
Braden River baseball's playoff run is no accident

A senior-laden Pirates team is playing as if every game is its last.

  • East County
  • Sports
The front entrance of Manatee County's leased space at Whitney Plaza.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 15, 2025
County finds obstacles with Whitney Plaza community center space

Manatee County will still try to create a community space on the north end of Longboat Key, but where to put that space may be in question.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Roberts and Kasey Ray of Florida Suncoast Orchids in Myakka City, represented one of the more local vendors.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 6, 2025
Orchid show and sale ushers in the new year in colorful fashion

Orchid Delirium: Sarasota Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale allowed the public to take home new plants, and knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Even your dog can practice downward facing dog at Yoga in the Park at Waterside Place.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 27, 2024
HOA board votes to pull Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' funding

The Country Club Edgewater Village Association board says its residents are not obligated to support the nonprofit.

  • East County
  • News
Workers install Poly in the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street on Wednesday night.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 10, 2025
Poly sculpture installed at 14th Street roundabout

The long-awaited $208,000 sculpture was placed Wednesday night as part of Sarasota's Art in the Roundabouts program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The fee reduction, approved the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners last week, is part of a rebound in the local economy, commissioners said.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 1, 2013
Manatee County building fees reduced

As of today, more than 50 Manatee County building permit and inspection fees will be reduced by 10%.

  • East County
  • News
Executive Chef Michael Decorcie from Drift at Lido Beach Resort showcases his arancini special.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 12, 2025
Upcoming Longboat foodie festival to help hurricane recovery

Taste and Tunes of the Keys returns on Feb. 27 with a dozen eateries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Recipients of this year's grants from the Longboat Key Garden Club shared stories of how the funds will bolster their environmental educational efforts.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 29, 2025
Garden club focuses on youth education with grants

The Longboat Key Garden Club spent Arbor Day awarding $35,750 in grants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One of the boats that was moved from its lift near Lands End on the north end.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 11, 2024
Boat lift restrictions under review after residents experience losses

Longboat Key residents spoke up about how boat lifts under current restrictions didn’t stand a chance with the storm surge from Hurricane Helene.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Keys plays the Narrator in Sarasota Players' production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 7, 2025
The Sarasota Players takes audiences 'Into the Woods'

This spellbinding musical by Sondheim and Lapine asks what happens after "happily ever after."

  • Arts + Culture
Maria Swirczyuski, 10 showcases her artwork from Lina Rincon Art Studio. She also created the painting of the heron to the left.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 30, 2025
Creative Kids SRQ hosts first block party event with Youth Art Fest

The nonprofit, which aims to empower young artists, expanded its Youth Art Fest into the streets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brista Commons on Longboat Key is expected to finish construction in fall 2025.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 28, 2025
Brista Commons likely to finish construction this fall

The 14,000 square feet of commercial space will take about a year to complete construction, which started in November 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Frank Folsom Smith (1931-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 7, 2025
Frank Folsom Smith

Frank Folsom Smith was an influential member of the Sarasota School of Architecture and the lead architect for Sarasota’s landmark Plymouth Harbor retirement community.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Christina and Robert Dickens attended Spring Fling with their son Carter who is 2 years old. Carter Dickens has attended Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch since he was 2 months old. "We love it, it's like his second family," Christina Dickens said.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 20, 2025
Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch raises funds for charity through Spring Fling

The proceeds will be split between the Primrose Children's Foundation and Mothers Helping Mothers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pirates senior Nick Curbelo celebrates scoring the first run of a 9-3 win over Manatee on a triple by senior Camden Pope in a regional semifinal game on May 1 at Braden River High School.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 20, 2025
Braden River's baseball run one of top stories of year in East County

Record-breaking runs, championships and breakthroughs make this spring special.

  • East County
  • Sports
The East County spring prep players of the year
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 4, 2025
The East County spring prep players of the year

These athletes made a difference on and off the field.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rooted in History: Ringling Museum and New College
  • By Richard Corcoran |
  • February 19, 2025
Rooted in History: Ringling Museum and New College

Shifting the Ringling Museum under New College is ‘not just logical; it ensures the museum’s legacy remains deeply intertwined with Sarasota’s cultural and educational future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lee Whitehurst was named chief of the East Manatee Fire Rescue District in 2017.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 21, 2025
Fire chief prepares to pass the torch of public safety

Lee Whitehurst's passion to become a firefighter was kindled as a teenager. Five decades later, with retirement looming, he remains devoted to the craft.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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