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Killdeer are dedicated parents known for their 'broken-wing' display, feigning injury to lure intruders away from their chicks or nest.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 2, 2025
Myakka River thrives with restored floodplain

New life embraces Myakka’s habitat restoration zone.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This alley separates the Hyatt Regency property (right) and The Quay Block 1. Kolter Urban proposes to build above the west half of the alley at 15 feet.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 6, 2025
Quay developer appeals Kolter Urban Planning Board adjustment

The owner of Blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay claims Kolter Urban's plan to redevelop the adjacent Hyatt Regency property is in violation of multiple city code restrictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 2127 Lusitania Drive was built in 2006 and has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,870 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 18, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for September 1-5 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Phillippi Gardens home on Lusitania Drive tops the week's sales at $2.68 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Becky Lietzau and Rev. Brock Patterson explain how the church's medical supply closet helps community members get the resources they need.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 4, 2025
Chapel lends a helping hand with medical supplies

Longboat Island Chapel helps community members get needed support through free medical supply gift closet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Madeline Phillips, 4, felt like a superhero while she was running through the foam during a party at the Creative Child Learning Center in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 25, 2025
Good, clean fun at the Creative Child Learning Center in Lakewood Ranch

The children described the piles of foam as a snow mountain, clouds and pineapples.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sales of Waterside homes, such as this Lakehouse Cove home that sold for $1,775,000 in January, continue to go to contract much faster than the countywide average.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2025
Lakewood Ranch is still a seller's paradise

With its lifestyle draw, Lakewood Ranch has been insulated against trends in other parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties that have seen real estate sales slow down.

  • East County
  • News
The Paradise Center, located at 546 Bay Isles Road, has until August to raise funding to move to a new space after its rent went up under new ownership.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 14, 2025
The Paradise Center has until August to raise support

With the recent sale of the Tidewell building and subsequent rent increase, the nonprofit has until August to raise funding to relocate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A panther kitten peeks out from its den.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2025
Manatee County wildlife corridor faces funding challenges

Over 18 million acres are listed to eventually be part of the state's wildlife corridor.

  • East County
  • News
A roundabout will replace the signalized intersection on University Parkway where Legacy Boulevard meets Deer Drive.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 20, 2025
Roundabout moves forward on University Parkway at Legacy Boulevard

Residents fought for an upgraded signalized intersection, but Manatee County commissioners decided to stick to the current plan for a roundabout.

  • East County
  • News
Evelyn Lucas, 5, and her friends Kevin McGuckin, 3, and his sister Kinsley McGuckin, 5 (front row) pose with Flight Nurse Pamela Young.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 10, 2025
Fire department open house showcases Bayflite medical helicopter

The open house events allow community members to visit fire stations and meet local firefighters and community partners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County native Conner Morrell is in his rookie year on the World of Outlaws sprint car tour this year.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 14, 2025
Braden River High grad has turned racing hobby into a lifestyle

Conner Morrell was signed to the World of Outlaws sprint car tour this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
A flyover of Interstate 75 is planned near the water tower to relieve traffic congestion at UTC, but the project continues to drag along.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 30, 2025
Is a traffic apocalypse nearing at UTC?

Officials need to speed up steps to increase access to the popular area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jeremy Whatmough poses with Virginia Sanders in this 2013 photo. Whatmough, a former town commissioner and mayor, died on July 21.
  • By Michael Harris |
  • July 29, 2025
Former Longboat Key mayor and community statesman dies

Jeremy Whatmough was involved with Town Commission, Kiwanis and Longboat Key Garden Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County commissioners approve the purchase of Mixon Fruit Farms for $13.5 million July 29, exactly two years after the farm's last day of business.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 6, 2025
Manatee County moves forward with Mixon Fruit Farms purchase

The property will be purchased for $13.5 million and be developed into a living museum, a library and other public uses.

  • East County
  • News
Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue star in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue," which runs from Aug. 22 through Sept. 7.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 20, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe pays tribute to Fats Waller with 'Big Sexy'

The musical revue showcases the talents of Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue.

  • Arts + Culture
Curtis Marxen drives a disc down Hole 3 at Bob Gardner Community Park July 21.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 30, 2025
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit promotes disc golf

The East Manatee Disc Golf Club plays Monday nights at Bob Gardner Community Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The property at 2100 Main St. is under consideration by Sarasota County as part of its jail-expansion plans.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 22, 2025
Sarasota commissioners reject deal to buy Main Street lot for justice center

The proposal to buy 0.6 acres for $4.875 million failed to reach super-majority approval by the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Class participants work hard to get 120 compressions per minute on the CPR mannequins.
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 21, 2025
Life-saving CPR classes aim to teach, inspire people to take action

Longboat Key Fire-Rescue regularly trains residents in a simpler method designed to overcome fear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch rising senior Aiden Getschow made eight tackles including three for a loss of yards in the Mustangs' 27-14 win over George Jenkins on May 15.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 2, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Aiden Getschow

Linebacker Aiden Getschow helped Lakewood Ranch football win its spring game with eight tackles.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bryan Shuerger of the 501st Legion's Tampa Bay Squad came dressed as Darth Vader
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 12, 2025
Siesta Con brings together characters and community members

The event, now in its second year, featured costumes, celebrity guests, vehicles, vendors and other offerings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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