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Eileen Amesbury, Carolyn Lowry-Nation and Nancy Schneider are among the founding club members of Gardeners Out East and Karen Eckert is the current president.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2019
Garden club still is growing in Lakewood Ranch

Gardeners Out East club still is growing in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Waterlefe Community Development District maintains stormwater inlets and other structures that sometimes need repair. Water from the ponds eventually drains into stormwater systems outside the community. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2019
Manatee County stormwater fee proposal advances

Manatee County proposes new stormwater fee.

  • East County
  • News
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Lynn Larson was officially installed in office earlier this month.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 24, 2019
Conversation with Lynn Larson, president of Longboat Key Kiwanis

She talks about a new benefactor for the Lawn Party, attracting members and how the community can help out.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eddie McKeithen hopes the public gets educated about native trees at The Native Plant Show Oct. 18-19 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2018
Myakka City growers have their passion rooted in native plants

Myakka City tree growers have their passion rooted in native plants

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Director of Public Works Chad Butzow said the county is trying to better anticipate road projects by putting them into the funding plan before the improvements are needed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2019
On the road to change in Manatee County

Chad Butzow hopes to be more proactive about roadway needs.

  • East County
  • News
Unicorp National Developments recently released a rendition of how its proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences would fit on the property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 19, 2019
Cancelled trial dates open door for next stage of Colony case

April 2020 trial to decide the method of sale of the properties is still on the books.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's Roskamp Institute is delving into the possible physical effects of red tide on coastal residents.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 23, 2019
Local nonprofit wants to know how red tide affects humans

The Roskamp Institute is seeking volunteers and political backing for the study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood National will host the Web.com Tour's Suncoast Classic next February in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2018
A new Web.com site — in Lakewood Ranch!

The Web.com Tour has made a five-year commitment to Lakewood National Golf Club to present the Suncoast Classic.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, standing at Lena Road, where it terminates heading north from State Road 64, hopes the county can speed up plans for its construction. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2019
Manatee County takes road project detour on 44th Avenue extension

Manatee County delay Delay on 44th Avenue East extension may mean more dollars for East County transportation projects, commissioner hopes.

  • East County
  • News
The city now intends to keep the course open until April 2021 as it finalizes a design and seeks to raise funds for the renovation project.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2019
City alters design for Bobby Jones renovations

The city will reduce the footprint of the municipal golf course from 45 holes to 36 holes, though some officials are still worried about the cost of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Sweeney Todd" runs through June 1. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 7, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Sweeney Todd' cooks up biting musical comedy

This bloody story is over-the-top in the best way — all while reflecting dark realities about life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 27, 2019
Mental health scan seeks to transform mental health care in Sarasota County

The scan found that there are over 10,000 untreated youth in the county, costing more than $86 million annually.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dozens of protesters gathered near the Unconditional Surrender statue for the red tide demonstration in December 2018 with Hands Along the Water.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 11, 2019
Community takes action against red tide

From educators to local environmental groups, who in the community has actively sought to research or make an impact on red tide?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 14, 2017
Third graders ask Santa for tech, toys and happiness

Students at ODA on Siesta Key weren't shy about asking Santa for the gifts of their dreams this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clockwise from top left: Gil Waters in victory after the opening of the new Ringling Bridge, August 2003. Waters and city engineer Alex Davis-Shaw. Waters and his wife, Elisabeth. “The Old Coots Lunch Bunch.”
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 10, 2018
Tribute to a visionary

For nearly 60 years, Gil Waters was a force in Sarasota. Thanks to his passion, vision and determination, we have the ‘Gil Waters Bridge,’ the Van Wezel and FCCI Insurance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
New Sarasota High football coach Spencer Hodges knows learning the history of the program will be vital to his success.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2018
Sailors' new admiral wastes no time in making a mark

Spencer Hodges had his team sweating on his second day in command.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ally, daughter of Gregory and Laurie Rahn, donned a Miami Dolphins jersey and carried a football for her solo. (courtesy Miami Dolphins)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2016
She's got spirit

Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
After spending the summer on the beach, Maddie McNally and Sophia Hebda are preparing to head back indoors to lead the Cardinal Mooney volleyball team this fall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 4, 2016
Making the transition

After spending the summer playing beach volleyball, a pair of Cardinal Mooney standouts returned to the indoor court Aug. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Piallini brothers amazed audiences with acrobatic feats during their RIAF performance, "eVenti Verticale."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 21, 2017
RIAF Redux

The Ringling’s ninth annual arts festival explored new ground.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 7, 2017
It's rare, but serious crimes do take place on Longboat.

Four murders since the mid-1960s.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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