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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 20, 2018
Sarasota teams float their creativity in Rock the Boat Regatta

Members of the Boys and Girls Club tested their cardboard boat-making skills during the Second Annual Rock the Boat Regatta on July 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 8, 2020
First Ranch Nite Wednesday brings Lakewood Ranch together

First Ranch Nite Wednesday brings Lakewood Ranch together

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2020
Frontrunners emerge on day three of Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

The final day of the tournament, held at Lakewood National, should be a fantastic finish.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
5981 Emerald Harbor Drive: Yahn home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2017
Mayors’ Feed the Hungry celebrates 30 years

The organization’s 30th anniversary celebration was held on March 22 at Harvest Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 16, 2020
Scallopalooza, It's Clamtastic! sees largest-ever crowd

The Sarasota Bay Watch's premier fundraiser saw a huge boost from a bigger venue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 6, 2020
Sisterhood for Good brings spring fashions to Hyatt Regency

The second annual lunch and fashion show was held March 6 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Starting Saturday, the last call for alcohol at Sarasota restaurants will be 9 p.m.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2020
City limits alcohol sales at restaurants

Beginning Saturday, the city will temporarily prohibit the sale of beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages at Sarasota businesses that sell food for on-site consumption.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells dispelled rumors by saying no shelter in place order for residents has been discussed by county officials.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2020
Sheriff says no lockdown of Manatee County residents has been discussed

Manatee County Sheriff says no lockdown has been discussed by the county.

  • East County
  • News
Jane Herrin is promoted from fire marshal to assistant chief of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department during Wednesday's "socially distant" ceremony.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 5, 2020
Two Longboat firefighters promoted to assistant chief

Jane Herrin and Bryan Carr received their promotions in a "socially distant" ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Faith Kurtz  and Kaylee Eckelman collect donations from students during lunch. Photo courtesy of Jaime Gutierrez.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High School helps Hurricane Dorian victims

Lakwood Ranch football benefits Hurricane Dorian victims in Bahamas.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 14, 2019
Riverview High School staff member dismissed after altercation involving student

School district police are still investigating the circumstances of the incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Esther Halt. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2019
Riding to remember in Lakewood Ranch

Riding to remember in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The city finalized its approval of a budget for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2019
City finalizes 2019-20 budget

Although the city of Sarasota's budgeted expenditures are increasing more than 10% to $256 million, the property tax rate will remain flat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cast members Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens, Chloe Trautman, Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Brandon Gomes and Madisson Hausburg. Photo by Dewey Nicks for MTV
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 20, 2017
Premiere event announced for 'Siesta Key'

CineBistro in Westfield Siesta Key is hosting a red carpet event where cast members answer questions before the show airs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash

Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash at S.R. 70 and Greenbrook Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Reports of fish kills associated with red tide have been detected on Beer Can Island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2015
Top Story — November: Red tide fish kills washing ashore on Longboat Key

Red tide algae blooms have been detected off the coast in both Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Girls Inc. names ‘She Has No Clue Where She’s Going’ honoree Executive Director Angie Stringer.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 31, 2016
Girls Inc. names ‘She Has No Clue Where She’s Going’ honoree

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Angie Stringer recognized for being directionally challenged.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The proposed overpass would connect to Cattlemen Road, just north of the southern end of the lake at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2017
Sarasota takes 'next step' on overpass

There is no funding for the project currently.

  • East County
  • News
Volunteer runway model Nicole Bradley wears clothes from Twist Boutique in Venice while taking a rescue dog for a walk during Divas and Dogs.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 10, 2019
Dog walk makes fashion statement in Sarasota

Divas and Dogs fundraiser at the Founders Club raises money for the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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