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Harry, Lynn and Hal Christensen.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 12, 2024
Most Longboat Key restaurants are open

Staple restaurants on the Key shared what it is like being open after two hurricanes devastated the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Ireland's Paul O'Shea gives Spy a congratulatory pat after a clean run in the Split Rock Jumping Tour Finale at TerraNova Saturday. O'Shea won the championship of the $100,000 event.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 16, 2025
Irish rider captures Split Rock Jumping Tour Finale at TerraNova

Paul O'Shea guided Spy around the Myakka City course to win the $100,000 event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Atria Cafe is a bakery by day and pizzeria by evening.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • October 19, 2024
Celebrate National Pizza Month with a slice of heaven

A savory slice from one of these restaurants is guaranteed to steal a pizza your heart.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Former School District of Manatee County Superintendent Jason Wysong
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 30, 2025
Manatee County teacher accused of inappropriate behavior resigns

A parent of a child at B.D. Gullett Elementary urged the school board to terminate the fifth grade teacher instead of accepting his resignation.

  • East County
  • Schools
The band Funky Bonez brings a "Neon New Year Party" to the Green at UTC on Jan 2.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 3, 2025
Neon dance party packs The Green at University Town Center

Funky Bonez performed at 2025's first installment of UTC Live on the Green in Sarasota on Jan. 2.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Firefighter paramedic Richard Traugott uses the Hurst Jaws of Life to pry the front door frame apart.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 25, 2025
Longboat Key Fire Rescue teams practices vehicle extrication techniques

Crew members spent an early afternoon walking through a simulated vehicle crash to get hands-on training with extrication equipment like the Hurst Jaws of Life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney has four sophomores, Michael Geaglone, J.D. James, Colton Hyde and Brady Zaun, making a big impact during a hot start to the season.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 26, 2025
Young Cardinal Mooney baseball team out to hot start

The sophomore-laden Cougars are silencing doubters after a hot start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key Fire Rescue crews requested a medevac through Bayflite for the patient who was rescued on March 18.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 20, 2025
Vehicle drives into Sarasota Bay, passengers transported to hospital

The driver mistakenly accelerated and drove off of a seawall in Longboat Key, later being transported to the hospital by helicopter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Rivera Jr., now signed to the Brooks Beast Track Club, is ranked in the top 50 in the world in the 800-meter. Here he is at the 2021 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Championships, where he placed fifth in the 800-meter (1:48.45).
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • February 9, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High alum John Rivera Jr. now runs as a professional

The 800-meter specialist signed with the Brooks Beasts Track Club in January.

  • East County
  • Sports
White Sands Cabanas after Hurricane Helene
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 21, 2024
Architecture Sarasota leads effort to repair historic buildings in wake of hurricanes

Its disaster recovery program "Restoring a Sense of Place" is helping buildings navigate challenges that include buildings code requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FPL volunteers decorated Longboat Key Fire Station 92 for the holidays.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 29, 2024
FPL volunteers decorate Longboat Key Fire Rescue Station for the holidays

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue was the first stop in a holiday makeover tour of local police and fire stations by Florida Power and Light.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The former Checkers location at East Ave. and Ringling Blvd. will be the site of a seven-story building with 22 apartments and a street-level restaurant.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 10, 2025
Plan submitted for Sarasota Checkers site redevelopment

The plan to build 22 apartments and a restaurant on the former Checkers site at East Avenue and Ringling Boulevard raised the question: When is a wall not considered building?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shelby Van Pelt gives her speech.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 18, 2025
'Remarkably Bright Creatures' author shares process of writing debut novel

Shelby Van Pelt's lecture at Selby Library was part of the One Book, One Community program, for which the bestselling novel was this year's selection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Daniel Heath breaks open a window to practice creating an entry point for crews. This tactic could be used in fire response or storm rescue scenarios.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 18, 2025
Longboat Key Fire Rescue repurposes flooded homes for training

The department practiced forcible entry tactics at homes on the island that were slated for demolition due to flooding sustained during hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jessica Polk, Jake Hartvigsen, Colleen Thayer and Beth Walters of Nami prepare to accept the check from Sara Winer.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 28, 2025
Impact100 awards $876,000 in grants to local nonprofits

The women's giving circle offered grants of $109,500 each to eight local nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
'Quite appalling' to call Dr. Fauci 'dishonest'
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • March 26, 2025
'Quite appalling' to call Dr. Fauci 'dishonest'

The scientific community regards COVID vaccines as not perfect, but they save lives.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The parade helped usher in the holiday season.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 6, 2024
The best holiday events in Sarasota and Siesta Key

Here are events to help you enjoy a merry holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aquatic exercise offers a host of benefits for "vintage bodies," including low-impact resistance training, stress relief and cardiovascular fitness.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • August 11, 2024
The way of water: How aquatic exercise can benefit seniors

Aqua workouts are easy on joints, relief stress and can improve strength and cardiovascular fitness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch Communities' Nicole Hackel was named the Young Leaders Alliance Member of the Year at the Next Gen Awards Thursday at Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its Next Gen Awards

Lakewood Ranch Communities' Nicole Hackel earns the Young Leaders Alliance' Member of the Year award.

  • East County
  • Business
These summer camps inspire future artists, performers and cultural connoisseurs
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 16, 2025
These summer camps inspire future artists, performers and cultural connoisseurs

Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? Arts camps abound for a variety of interests.

  • Arts + Culture
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