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Kim McAninch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Artist Kim McAninch is learning how to bring her art to Longboat Key

The artist recently decided to buy a home on the Key and takes inspiration from its coast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2020
Superintendent pool narrowed to five

The five remaining candidates are all current administrators in Florida schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Program Director Ron Serpliss said he disappointed the residential foster care program has ended, but he is excited about potential programming opportunities that may be coming.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2020
New direction for Sheriffs Youth Ranches property in Manatee County

Group home services discontinued at the Rye Preserve campus.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Tom Harmer, town labor attorney Reynolds Allen, Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association president Mick McHale and union attorney Caroleen Brej at the November impasse-resolution meeting.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 1, 2020
Police, town have a deal on contract

Three-year pact agreed to by town and union bumps pay, town contributions to retirement plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pete Cumming has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2008.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 16, 2020
Search begins for Longboat Key's new police chief

Curent Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maya Dean-Elois, a rising senior at Braden River High School, learns several lessons while participating in the Bank of America's Student Leaders program. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
East County student leads the way

Braden River High School rising senior participates in Bank of America's Student Leader program and nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
Beach trash is pictured near the public beach access point at 100 Broadway Street.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 7, 2020
Longboat citizen group raises beach concerns

The Longboat Key Beach Task Force hopes to increase the parking citation free from $30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
Downtown leaders are discussing spending more to promote the availability of outdoor dining space, curbside pickup and more to attract customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
Downtown stakeholders seek increased business activity

A group of downtown property owners is considering spending more on advertising in hopes of offsetting the effects of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In May, the town transitioned from Longboat Code Red to Alert Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 17, 2020
Don't expect emergency sirens anytime soon in Longboat Key

Commissioners discussed the town's emergency notification system on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kaylen Rivers, a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, is honored to be a part of the inaugural class of Brain Health Scholars.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 30, 2020
Lakewood Ranch research project requires student scholars from east Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch-area students are honored with their selection to the Brain Health Initiative's Scholars program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: April Glasco

Community agency CEO, 55.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developer Jim Bridges, second from left, formally announced The Strand at an event in January 2017. Now, he said the city’s intent to review proposed changes could be a setback for the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
Questions surround changes to North Trail project

The city said it cannot administratively approve revised plans for The Strand development near the Whitaker Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Retired policeman and guardian Mike Parker said the position is a perfect fit for retirement. He practices with his new firearm during training at the Manatee Gun & Archery Club.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Manatee County School District launches safety program

Security officers ready to take posts at Manatee’s elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Brett Hutchens, a principal at Casto, talks about the  Center Point project in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2019
Impressive Center Point complex comes to Lakewood Ranch; More traffic to follow

Lakewood Ranch gets another restaurant hub with the development of the Center Point project.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Hoyt Architects of Sarasota created this rendering of “Town Center Park,” site of the former Amore restaurant near Publix.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 15, 2020
The keys to a town center on Longboat

If Longboat Key commissioners are convinced the town needs a town center, they face two tough decisions: giving subsidies to developers and what to do about density.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
One of the Longboat Key police boats is about 13 years old and will be replaced through a grant from West Coast Inland Navigation District.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat fire, police gain thousands in grants

First responder agencies awarded more than $130,000 for marine purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota crew leader Mike Besselman helps Lake Club's Paul Lang cut an insulated concrete form to the right size.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2020
The Lake Club residents nail compassion

Lake Club volunteers put stock into Habitat for Humanity's effort in Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
Waterside Place as of May.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 4, 2020
Waterside Place entertainment hub rises to new level in Lakewood Ranch

Construction on schedule for Waterside Place entertainment hub in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Parking on Broadway Street remains a contentious issue in Longbeach Village.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 19, 2020
Zunz pushes for resident-only Village parking

Residents say the time has come to make a decision on their neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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