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New home construction remains brisk in Lakewood Ranch, which moved up to the No. 2 fastest-selling, master-planned community in the U.S.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch climbs to No. 2 nationally in home sales

With 826 new home sales halfway through 2018, Lakewood Ranch is now the second fastest-selling, master-planned community in the country.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 9, 2017
Arrest made in Longboat double homicide case

Authorities apprehended the suspect at 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at a residence in east Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city is considering building a parking garage on St. Armands to mitigate parking issues, but the Urban Design Studio believes the issue can be addressed with other solutions.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 6, 2014
St. Armands BID hears talk on parking, transit

The city's Urban Design Studio urged caution regarding a potential parking garage on St. Armands, encouraging the use of alternative forms of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners agreed to hire special legal counsel relating to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort public nuisance hearings last night at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2014
Commission makes board changes

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved an interlocal agreement last night between the town and the West Coast Inland Navigation District for a sand project that places sand from a site near Longboat Pass on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Elise Spiller will represent Manatee County in the Sarasota-Manatee Girls All-Star Basketball Game March 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key police investigate four vehicle break-ins Sunday.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Four vehicle breaks-ins reported on Longboat

A 24-year-old boat owner visiting from Lakeland reported $2,150 worth of gear was taken sometime between 11 p.m. Saturday and 4:30 a.m. Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 12, 2014
Our view

The lost will to work

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
VFW Post 12055 Chaplain Ernie Freedman serves up hot dogs to fellow post member Charlie Busack.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2018
VFW offers flame-broiled thanks

VFW serves firemen lunch in appreciation of being allowed to use their facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 17, 2013
Proposed gun club gets tentative green light

A county hearing officer has issued an intent to approve plans for the Ancient Oak Gun Club, after neighbors raised concerns about the project.

  • East County
  • News
Triathletes race from their swim on Siesta Key Beach to mount their bikes at the Multirace Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon

Athletes swam, biked and ran Saturday, Aug 3, at the Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon. Approximately 400 people participated in the duathlon, 1 mile run, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run; Olympic Triathlon 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and 10 km run; and the Triathlon Sprint, 0.25 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Shielded streetlights, like this one at the intersection of Bay Isles Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive, deter sea turtles from heading in the wrong direction after laying a nest.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2013
Gulf of Mexico streetlights modified for turtle season

At the town's request, Florida Power & Light is making changes to 10 streetlights for sea-tutle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found floating in a water retention area in the 8400 block of Tamiami Trail.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 8, 2013
May 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail; Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex; Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney; Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This circa-1920 cottage at 1621 Seventh St. is priced at $310,000.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 19, 2017
A cottage in the city

A 1920s home highlights a historic neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Brendan Bengtsson is all smiles after winning the  the Class 2A heavyweight state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 3, 2018
Braden River High wrestler takes gold at state tournament

Lakewood Ranch High also had a wrestler finish on the medal stand.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sara Moone |
  • May 8, 2013
Andres Colin brings diversity to Sarasota's original music scene

Andres Colin brings diversity to Sarasota's original music scene

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2010
10 cold stunned turtles released in Collier County

The turtles were treated at Mote's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital during the last two-and-a-half weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The "warwall" is perched behind a photo of hundreds of silk screen prints spread on the floor of Warhol's factory in New York. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 15, 2018
Andy Warhol exhibit brings flower power to Selby Gardens

Warhol: Flowers in the Factory offers guests an interactive look at the nature-loving side of the iconic pop artist.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 23, 2015
Like a B.O.S.S.: the Boys of Soul Studios hip-hop class

Soul Studios offers a hip-hop class exclusively for boys.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeff Speck, left, signs a copy of his book Walkable City Rules for city Planning Director Steve Cover at City Hall on Thursday.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2019
Walkability expert talks downtown strengths, weaknesses

Planner Jeff Speck praised the progress Sarasota has made in the past two decades, but listed street design and cycling capacity among the issues left to address.

  • Sarasota
  • News
623 Cedars Court, the condominium Longboat Key Police Department has sought to take.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 28, 2018
Longboat forfeiture case back in court

The Longboat Key Police Departments case to take a home it believes was involved in committing a felony could be dismissed, potentially costing the town thousands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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