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The Whitney Beach Plaza property will undergo a referendum sometime next year to ask for a zoning change to allow for a tourism hotel use on the site.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
Owner seeks tourism zoning for plaza

Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder knows the plaza can’t sustain itself on the leases it has now. He’s ready to seek a zoning change to spur condo/hotel redevelopment on the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Summer camp programs are offered over 11 weeks for children entering grades 1 through 9.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2012
Sarasota County camp registration begins

New specialty camps offered this year include Beach Volleyball Camp, Bricks 4 Kidz Camp, Fishing Camp, Sand Sculpture Camp, Skateboard Camp and Surf and Paddle Camp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After creating a Facebook page opposing a Walmart at the Ringling Shopping Center, Holly Dennis is optimistic the city is on the same page as residents in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
Residents, city work to create village center at Ringling Shopping Center

Even as the city expresses optimism about the future of the Ringling Shopping Center, questions from residents and the property owners create a foggier outlook.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hunter Norton takes a picture at the grave of Jesse James, on the James’ Family Farm in Missouri.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2014
Man lights fire for cause

Hunter Norton drove more than 2,100 miles to compete in an online TV show and raise awareness for missing kids.

  • East County
  • News
Melissa Nell and Charlie Hunsicker, of Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources, worked as part of a team to create the interactive exhibits inside of the Nature Center.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2016
Manatee County centers on nature

A new Nature Center at Rye Preserve dives into the area's history and landscape.

  • East County
  • News
Kaitlyn Oclair models for an outdoor session in Boca Grande. Little Skull will shoot at whatever location its clients request. Photo by Little Skull Photography.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 20, 2016
Little Skull Photography offers a unique portrait experience

Mike and Joslyn Devaney are breaking boundaries in the Sarasota photography scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are seeking information on the incident.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2011
Detectives investigate suspicious incident

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating an incident in which an unknown male approached an 8-year-old girl in River Club.

  • East County
  • News
Kristina Castner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 12, 2012
Brides Across America outfits military brides with free wedding gowns

For couples with one or both members in the military, tying the knot can be an even more complicated and stressful process than usual.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A University of Florida graduate, Vishal Kakkad oversees every traffic signal and camera in Manatee and Sarasota counties, along with his team of 17 members. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
Red, green or yellow?

East County resident Vishal Kakkad controls the traffic you sit in on a daily basis throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Aubrey Lee Price's PFG Asset Management LLC owns the building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 11, 2012
Missing Georgia investor linked to LBK building

Aubrey Lee Price, accused of a $40 million investment scheme, is tied to at least 10 Manatee County properties, including the former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hundreds of students gathered for a candlelight vigil at the accident site starting at 8 p.m. Sunday.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2015
Hundreds gather in Lakewood Ranch for candlelight vigil

Students gathered Sunday night around 8 p.m. to remember the lives of Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2010
Miracle League builds a dream

The non-profit organization celebrated the official launch of its new baseball facility for children with special needs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 7, 2014
10 songs to beat the cold

10 songs to beat the cold

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch WGA celebrates; Rosedale raises money for GSJGA; Local student wins Spirit Award

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 8, 2015
Scene & Heard 4.9.15

Catch up on this week's arts news with Scene & Heard.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 19, 2014
County conducts investigation

After the raid at Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary, the county takes a deeper look as to how, and if, the case could have been avoided.

  • East County
  • News
As a tribute to the late Honorary Chairwoman Tana Sandefur, her closest friends, "The Tanettes," donned hats and spoke about her at The Wit and Wisdom of Aging event.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

An honored woman; The dirty little secret of philanthropy; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 13, 2013
Bruce Williams restarts building of Winding River

The East County community, with 14 sites completed in 2005, has 48 home sites remaining.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy’s Sean Kirshe says he’s eager to play college football and to further his education.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2013
Kicker signs with Statesmen

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Sean Kirshe, who plays both soccer and football, signed a national letter of intent to play football for Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rheanna King, Lucy Dellosso, Mia Hanes, Hanah Wadud, Owen Heinz, Lilly Lazar
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 1, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program

The Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer camp allows students ages 5-18 to gain sailing experience and knowledge on land and out in the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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