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The development, a project called Del Tierra proposed by developer D.R. Horton, would be denser than a neighboring community, Country Meadows.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2013
Commissioners to review proposed 610-home community

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will review a plan for a 610-home community on the west side of Rye Road, south of Upper Manatee River Road, at its land-use meeting Thursday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 6, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 11, 2009
'Letters to Lee'

'Letters to Lee,' a book by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson, includes letters and firsthand accounts written during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pastries by Design owner Alejandra Hernandez fields a call about damage to her building. She says her back has been hurting since the incident.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 27, 2018
Car crashes through Lakewood Ranch business

Pastries by Design remains open for business, but alters offerings as it awaits inspections.

  • East County
  • News
Zoey Kollet, 4, dances with her sister, Cora, who is a year and a half old.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 1, 2015
Lakewood Ranch residents mingle on Main Street

People brought chairs to watch live music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
During her five years on the Manatee County School Board, Karen Carpenter has twice served as the chairwoman of the board.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2015
Manatee County School Board elects Carpenter, Kennedy as leaders

Karen Carpenter and Charlie Kennedy are the new chairwoman and vice chairman of the board.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners have approved plans for as many as 425 homesites on the former Sunrise Golf Club.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 22, 2016
Sarasota County Commission approves 425-home development

Mattamy Homes aims build up to 425 homesites on and around the former golf course near the intersection of Clark Road and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2009
TOP STORY, June: 'Fight the good fight'

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis received direction to spend up to $25,000 to hire a consultant to combat Sarasota's plans to construct five roundabouts on U.S. 41.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nikki Roenicke, the owner of barre3, Lindsay Wood, the owner of Blossom & Burn Co., and Kati Ramage, the owner of Abide Designs Interiors, are organizing the first Small Biz Holiday Market on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 18, 2020
Small business market debuts on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Business owners coordinate first Small Biz Holiday Market on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Children and families gather to peruse books after a science program July 20 at the Braden River Library. A upcoming library expansion will create more space for children and youth.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 26, 2017
Library project not yet an open book

Long-desired Lakewood Ranch library heads toward fruition.

  • East County
  • News
Tara Elementary School Principal Steve Royce and Willis Elementary Principal Bill Stenger discuss topics such as their teacher evaluation methods and how they use data from assessments. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2015
Principals learn new lessons from peers through 'cohorts' program

About half of Manatee County's elementary principals will meet one-on-one once a month.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos by Nick Friedman Booker High School AP art teacher Jeffery Cornwell stand near Stafford’s winning work.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 10, 2017
The Art of Equality: Embracing Our Differences fills Sarasota bayfront with art

For student artist Carly Stafford, Embracing Our Differences is a chance to share her message about domestic violence.

  • Arts + Culture
Last year, the Rotary Club hosted a luncheon for veterans. Photo by Katie Johns.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 6, 2019
Rotary Club of Longboat Key to celebrate veterans

On Veterans Day, those who served in the Vietnam War will receive pins and recognition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Benderson Development proposes a multiuse project including retail, residential and commercial at Tamiami Trail and Stickney Point Road.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 17, 2019
Both sides in Siesta Promenade state their cases

Developer rejects residents' contention that project was improperly approved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In August land was cleared adjacent to the Gulf and Bay Club Condominiums, seen in back, for a retention pond and ultraviolet light water treatment units.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 2, 2013
Drainage project tops SKA agenda

A county official will brief the Siesta Key Association Thursday on the status of the Beach Road Drainage Improvements Project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jerry Fogle and John Kretzer, manager of landscape operations, helped oversee the construction of the playground that opened Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Pioneer Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
City continues to prioritize parks and recreation

The official launch of a park district is an opportunity for the city of Sarasota to improve its public parks and continue long-term strategic work, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artistic Director and Choreographer Leymis Bolanos WIlmott
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
The Joy of Dance

By taking a step back from performing, Leymis Bolaños Wilmott has found a new appreciation for dance.

  • Arts + Culture
Katie Kandel, a fourth grade teacher at Freedom Elementary School, is shocked to receive so many donations. She received 11 packages just two days after posting her list to the Adopt a Manatee County Teacher page. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch community donates supplies to teachers

Community shows support for teachers with donations of classroom and cleaning supplies.

  • East County
  • News
Loggerhead turtles took over the LBK Club's social media to raise awareness of the turtles that live on Longboat. Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 12, 2016
Turtle takeover

Loggerhead turtles ran the Longboat Key Club's social media accounts to raise turtle awareness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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