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Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks a new assistant town manager in place by the end of the year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
Bullock aims to attract top talent

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock declines commission input on hiring a new assistant town manager but will accept input on attributes for his eventual successor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack McGovern
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jack McGovern (VIDEO)

Twelve-year-old Jack McGovern pitched a perfect game April 4, propelling the Manatee East Rayhawks to a 12-0 victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2010
Lady Mustang swimmers tie for district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls swim team overcame a 51-point deficit to capture a share of the district title at the Class 2A-District 9 Swimming and Diving Meet Oct. 30 at the Northshore Pool in St. Petersburg.

  • East County
  • Sports
The farmhouse, built in 1916, was the first building erected on the Phillippi Estate. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2014
Phillippi Farmhouse Market raises money for restoration

Now in its fifth year, the Wednesday farmers market has expanded and raised funds to help restore its historical location.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judy Athari sports her hat, which she crafted herself.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 1, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members don leis for social hour

Members networked amid a tropical theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A lifeguard vehicle is on stand-by at the Lido Beach lifeguard tower
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 18, 2019
Sarasota lifeguards have an eye on safety

From Manasota to Lido Beach, lifeguards patrol a total of 36 miles worth of public beaches across Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cheri Kudja had robot figurines at her Bitti Bots booth.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 24, 2020
Siesta Fiesta art show takes over Ocean Boulevard

The 42nd annual arts show was held Oct. 24 and 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charles Hayes set a new ODA school record in the 100-yard backstroke Sept. 9 with a time of 1 minute, 4.31 seconds. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Back in action

After a debilitating knee injury a year ago, sophomore Charles Hayes returned to competitive swimming last month.

  • East County
  • Sports
1. Lakewood Ranch's Karen Kay Lyvers dances off the mat. She won the 4A girls pole vault at the track and field championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2018
A year of champions: The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018

The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018 included athletes from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools and The Out-of-Door Academy, plus youth and adult sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2011
DSA shines light on tree issue

The city of Sarasota and the Downtown Sarasota Alliance are both frustrated that a tree donated to Selby Five Points Park last year remains unlit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County School Board member John Colon hopes he can continue to help the board become more cohesive and cooperative.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch

The newest member of the Manatee County School Board, John Colon is focusing on school safety in 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Gabrick recently opened Brick’s Smoked Meats downtown, specializing in Texas barbecue. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2017
Brick's Smoked Meats opens in downtown Sarasota

Started as a farmer's market pop-up, the new State Street restaurant serves up authentic Texas barbecue.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The newly renovated dock has 14 boat slips.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 24, 2014
Mar Vista anchors new dock

After eight weeks of construction, the north end restaurant has a new structure for diners who come to the restaurant by sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The Well Digger's Daughter" Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 30, 2012
Summer movie preview

Enjoy our summer movie preview list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 28, 2016
Into the liar’s den

Republican Carlos Beruff knew that being a candidate for the U.S. Senate could get ugly. But calling him a ‘Charlie Crist Republican’? Now that’s nasty — and a lie.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Solvita model is a three-bedroom home available in the Haddinton section of Country Club East.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2013
Lakewood Ranch hosts annual 'Tour of Homes'

The 16th annual event features 41 model homes.

  • East County
  • News
The South team poses after winning the 2018 Junior Florida Cup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2018
Local golfers help South team win 2018 Florida Junior Cup

The Florida State Golf Association's 2018 Junior Florida Cup was won by the South team, which featured Sarasota golfers Aaron Whitley, Jacqueline Putrino, Rachel Carlson and Max Coutsolioutsos.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 17, 2012
Tidbites

Sliders seem to be slipping into Sarasota; Change is in the air; Fall food makes its way in

  • Arts + Culture
Laurie Coleman focuses on sautéing shrimp for her tablemates.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 26, 2015
It's OK to play with your food

Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts a night of culinary chaos, as attendees cook up their own food at the annual Interactive Dinner.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Water floods a sidewalk and pours onto River Club Boulevard across from Braden River Elementary School in East County. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 7, 2021
Tropical storm/hurricane Elsa packs little punch in Lakewood Ranch area

Tropical storm/hurricane Elsa only causes minor flooding in some Lakewood Ranch area neighborhoods.

  • East County
  • News
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