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Lakewood Ranch CERT Director of Community Outreach Jim Curran said he wants the organization to be more involved in the community to spread awareness before disaster strikes.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 9, 2024
Busy hurricane season enforces need for community aid

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team will focus on growing awareness before disasters hit.

  • East County
  • News
The iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota's "Purple Palace," kicked off its delayed season with "Menopause the Musical 2," on Jan. 4.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 3, 2023
Van Wezel committee finalizes details for study of building's condition

The committee also approved a request for proposals seeking an engineering firm to provide input on the interim and possible permanent use as the city's primary performance venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota's "Purple Palace," kicked off its delayed season with "Menopause the Musical 2," on Jan. 4.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 2, 2024
Work underway for new Van Wezel engineering report

Karins Engineering has begun its deep dive into the building as the Purple Ribbon Committee awaits its evaluation for future use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Johnathan BySura, a science teacher, prepares a bottle rocket for launch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 6, 2023
The Out-of-Door Academy students' lesson reaches new heights

Sixth graders design, build and launch their own water-powered bottle rockets.

  • East County
  • Schools
Florida elected officials pose on the Navy Steps of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House on Oct. 19.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 30, 2023
Florida League of Cities strike team takes on DC to lobby for local issues

Longboat Key Commissioner at-large BJ Bishop was one of about 50 Florida elected officials that participated in the lobbying trip to Washington, D.C.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A young rider catches air on a scooter at Payne Skatepark.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 7, 2023
Sarasota group looks to expand skate parks countywide

City commissioners heard from Skate City SRQ about the shortage of parks for riders of all sorts of wheels from skateboards to wheelchairs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High junior Ben Skaggs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ben Skaggs

The Riverview High junior is having a breakout cross-country season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch rising senior Jake O'Neal won the most valuable player award of a Perfect Game tournament earlier this summer.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 24, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Jake O'Neal

The Lakewood Ranch rising senior has had a standout summer on the diamond.

  • East County
  • Sports
Curtis Marxen drives a disc down Hole 3 at Bob Gardner Community Park July 21.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 30, 2025
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit promotes disc golf

The East Manatee Disc Golf Club plays Monday nights at Bob Gardner Community Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sujin Lim's concept of her "Sun Always Shines" proposal.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 5, 2023
Sun shines through clouds in sculpture chosen for Fruitville roundabout

A year after a rejection of Dwell, the city's Public Art Committee picks another sculpture concept, Sun Always Shines, by Sujin Lim. The selection must be approved by the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
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Manatee Technical College career counselors Nancy Beltran, Cecilia Navarrete, Rafaela Carrillo Casique and Gwen Smith-Warzyk and case manager Linda Silva can't wait for the adult education building to be constructed.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 2, 2023
MTC plans main campus expansion

Designs are being finalized for a building to house adult education programs on Manatee Technical College's Bradenton campus.

  • East County
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A conceptual plan for Payne Park Auditorium shows expansions to the building in dark gray and 96 spaces of paved parking.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 13, 2023
Preliminary Payne Park Auditorium plans revealed to public

The Players Centre for Performing Arts unveiled a conceptual plan for the expansion and renovation of Payne Park Auditorium during a community workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Another hotel fight brews on Siesta Key
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 30, 2023
Another hotel fight brews on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Commission took the first step toward allowing hotels to be built in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Participants hold signs during the rally.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 3, 2024
Restrictions to Sarasota School Board public comment face opposition

Speakers criticized the proposed measures, as well as the Sarasota County School Board’s responsiveness to public input.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Driver was too busy with marriage to renew his license
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 9, 2024
Driver was too busy with marriage to renew his license

A driver told LBKPD that he knew he needed to renew his license, but he was busy getting married. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Out-of-Door Academy upper school students and staff work on a tape mural featuring the mascots of the school's house system.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 15, 2024
Students' creativity on display during ODA's first Festival of the Arts

The Festival of the Arts featured various forms of visual arts and included interactive art projects and a fashion show.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Unit M-908 L’Ambiance condominium has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 3,220 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 1, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 15-19 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance tops the week's sales at $5.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection handles enforcement of the Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act of 1996.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 22, 2024
Longboat Key considers local enforcement of mangrove rules

Investigating potential mangrove trimming violations requires time and dedicated staff, says Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The church's fellowship hall.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 31, 2024
St. Paul Lutheran renovates its historic Victor Lundy architecture

The church on Bahia Vista Street was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Deputy City Manager Patrick Robinson (right) has removed himself from consideration to replace the retiring City Manager Marlon Brown (left).
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 11, 2024
Search begins for new Sarasota city manager

With Deputy City Manager Patrick Robinson eliminating himself from consideration, city commission hears options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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