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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
Fast N Fresh temporarily closes its doors

The Cooper's Creek flagship location is closed until February so it can undergo a long-planned renovation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Water charges change

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved modifications to water utility account charges and penalties at its Monday, May 4 regular meeting that affect all water account users.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Superior Asphalt Inc. prepares Cape Leyte Drive for new asphalt as part of a $2.9 million contract that includes resurfacing eight Siesta Key streets.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Sarasota County repaves Siesta Key streets

The contractor assigned to the project expects to finish work in the center of the island by Nov. 28.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Siesta Key Wastewater Treatment Facility, located on Oakmont Place, off of Midnight Pass Road, emits a distinct odor.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Commissioners pump more money into Siesta Key station

The $25 million Siesta Key pump station project, scheduled to be completed in 2016, was delayed to coincide with a Phillippi Creek septic project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 20, 2020
Small town charm

Two Longboat residents will lead an initiative to recognize civic volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2017
Manatee emergency services asks public to identify AED locations

Officials say a directory of automated external defibrillators will help improve response times in emergencies.

  • East County
  • News
Mike and Sheila Lewis, of Siesta Sports Rentals, will rent what you need to have fun on the beach.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards 10 employees or fewer nominee: Siesta Sports Rentals

Mike and Sheila Lewis, owners of Siesta Sports Rentals, bought the equipment rental store in '95 from the British couple who started it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sophomores Kristin Zarrella and Olivia Ortiz lead a pack of runners at the Class 3A state meet Nov. 20. Courtesy photo Steven Black.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 23, 2010
Lakewood girls cross country finishes second in state

The Lady Mustangs posted a second-place finish at the Class 3A state meet Nov. 20 for the second-consecutive season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Having used public transit most of her life in New York, Watercrest resident Kathleen Grant didn't own a car until moving to Florida in 2004.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2015
Former Ranch CDD supervisor to run for commission seat

Lakewood Ranch's Kathleen Grant will vie for the Manatee County Commission District 5 seat in November 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Rob and Luke Rominiecki often play music together.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 17, 2020
Families reminisce for Fathers Day

Sarasota dads and children talk about their favorite memories together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 2, 2014
Sidelines

ODA girls close out season with a win; Solid sixth inning propels ODA; Miss Manatee to hold competition; LWRBA golf tourney upcoming

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 5, 2017
PR firm cancels contract with Sarasota County Schools

The firm is citing problems with the district's communications staff and allegations that it used pseudonyms to post comments on a local newspaper's website as reasons it's canceling the contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
George Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: George Davis

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks winning districts and fishing in Lake Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
County commissioners highlighted maintenance of the roughly 110 sports fields or structures as a priority during a Dec. 7 retreat.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 8, 2013
'Mowingate' fix focus of budget workshop

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid will request $663,000 to hire 24 full-time employees and $390,000 for equipment to buffer roadside mowing during a Feb. 8 budget workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Majorie hopes to make Veronica Fish and Oyster a local destination.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 17, 2016
Mark Majorie brings his love for seafood to Veronica Fish and Oyster

From the New Orleans bayou to Sarasota Bay, Mark Majorie doesn't just love seafood. It's a way of life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Last year, Siesta Key resident Gayle Paul helped keep her local beach clean.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 3, 2017
Residents prep to clean Siesta Beach after the holiday

More than 1,000 people have indicated their interest in a post-Fourth of July event on Facebook.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
SMART Executive Director Gail Clifton and Eileen, Gary and Darrin Simone, of 1st Choice Industries, stand alongside a newly installed wheelchair ramp by SMART’s pool.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
East County business saddles up to help

A local business invested more than $25,000 to upgrade bathroom facilities at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • November 19, 2012
What I'm thankful for ... a Thanksgiving expression of gratitude

What I'm thankful for ... a Thanksgiving expression of gratitude

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By the end of the year, changes will include a third northbound lane on U.S. 41, a third left-turn lane from eastbound Gulfstream onto U.S. 41 and a pedestrian crosswalk signal.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 30, 2017
Longboat leaders pleased with Sarasota traffic solution

On Aug. 21, the City Commission voted unanimously to undertake a series of changes to the U.S. 41-Gulfstream-Fruitville road network.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 1, 2018
Cops Corner: Loud is in the ears of the beholder

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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