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Commissioner Robert Siekmann suggested the entire commission review the town's three pension plans at least twice a month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2011
Commission focuses on pension problem

The commission spent more than three hours Monday discussing the town's increasing unfunded liability in its three pension plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brandon and Norm, played by FSU/Asolo actors Brendan Ragan and Jacob Cooper, fight over a document in a scene for "The Lucky 6" shot Friday, May 24.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
'LUCKY' BREAK: The Lucky 6

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is in the spotlight, as students from Ringling and FSU/Asolo collaborate on a feature film project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students of USF's College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership, hosted an event to celebrate the school's newest addition — a culinary lab on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 6, 2014
USF culinary lab officially opens to the public

Faculty and students of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, and the Lakewood Ranch community, officially cut the ribbon on the school's new Culinary Innovation Lab Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mike Dowling coached the Cardinal Mooney football team for 30 years. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2019
Celebration of life for former Mooney coach set for this weekend

Mike Dowling, who also worked as a history teacher, died in April at age 70.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 19, 2016
Garden Club blooms at annual meeting

The Longboat Key Garden Club hosted its annual meeting and luncheon April 19, at Joan Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brendan and Jay Roper are a freshman and cross country coach at Riverview High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Riverview cross country star is coached by his dad

Rams freshman Brendan Roper is posting impressive times while on a limited mileage plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 24, 2020
Gene Witt kindergartners celebrate 100th day of school

Gene Witt Elementary kindergartners celebrate 100th day of school

  • East County
  • News
The event will feature boys and girls teams scrimmages, a three-point shooting contest and a dunk contest
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 13, 2018
Lakewood Ranch basketball to host Mustang Madness night

The Lakewood Ranch High basketball event will feature boys and girls teams scrimmages, a three-point shooting contest and a dunk contest

  • East County
  • Sports
Andrew and Kim Tyack with Andy Reeves
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SK Chamber at King George Pub

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their business card exchange event Thursday, Aug. 18 at The King George Pub. Those in attendance enjoyed catching up as well as meeting new members.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Nicole Polivchak was one of six girls selected to represent Poland in the European Girls’ Team Championship.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2015
Par for the Course

Riverview High golfer Nicole Polivchak will compete for Poland in the European Girls’ Team Championship July 7 through July 11, in the Czech Republic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Despite strenuous objections from residents such as Sura Kochman, the County Commission approved the proposed Siesta Promenade development Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
Commission approves Siesta Promenade plans

Despite outspoken resident opposition, county officials deemed the Stickney Point development compliant with building regulations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Running back Vinny Conetta scored Cardinal Mooney's only touchdown on a 2-yard run.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2015
Cougars fall in regular season finale

The Cardinal Mooney football team lost to Bayshore 14-10 in non-district action Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries from April through October

Longboat Key lost many beloved residents during the summer months. Below, is a list in their honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by David Conway Planned upgrades to Causeway Park include additional shading and a children's play area.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2014
Park improvements to preserve a legacy

Ernest Werlin has donated $125,000 to improve and maintain Causeway Park, which he hopes to have renamed to honor his wife, Eloise Werlin.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Archie Griffin often goes unrecognized while on the golf course.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2019
Game Changer

Retired NFL running back Archie Griffin has two Heisman Trophies, a fabled college career, a charity golf tournament and one of the nicest reputations in football.

  • LWR Life
Officer Marilyn Bettencourt, Monsignor Gerry Finegan, officers Sue DiNatale, Paul Sharp and JoAnn Sifuentes
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 9, 2019
St. Mary Women's Guild appoints new officers

Additionally, Anne-Marie Russell, executive director of the Sarasota Museum of Art, spoke to the group at the April 9 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 27, 2012
Siesta Key burglary suspect arrested again

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested again one of two men suspected of burglarizing vehicles at Siesta Key Beach this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney striker Alex Turner already has garnered interest from Notre Dame and Wake Forest.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2016
Striker nets perfect reward

Cardinal Mooney junior captain Alex Turner has scored 31 goals for the Cougars so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Friends placed a copy of this photograph of Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran at the site of their death.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2015
East County celebrates lives of Lakewood Ranch students

Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran died tragically Oct. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Ellenton pairs skaters Tarah Kayne and Danny O'Shea won their first U.S. Figure Skating National Championship Jan. 23.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Ellenton pairs skaters deserve their historic moment

  • East County
  • Sports
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