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Manatee County commissioners hold the second of two required public hearings May 8 to request "extraordinary circumstances" from the state to raise impact fees.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 14, 2025
Manatee County collects data it hopes will raise impact fees

Commissioners hope reports can prove the county is experiencing economic extraordinary circumstances.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Land swap a big deal for Manatee and Sarasota counties

Sarasota gets all of Longboat; Manatee captures Lakewood Ranch Southeast, Polo Club.

  • April Fools
Projects along I-75 will reconfigure interchanges to ease congestion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 24, 2025
Projects along I-75 will reconfigure interchanges to ease congestion

FDOT has big plans for Interstate 75 through Sarasota County to alleviate interchange bottlenecks. All it takes is time and money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some boardwalks around Joan M. Durante Park and Quick Point Nature Preserve remain impassable after hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 9, 2025
Town works to rebalance funds after estimated $7.6M in hurricane expenses

Longboat Key Finance Department staff are working through FEMA claims and managing the town’s budget to complete hurricane-related expenditures that total.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Derek Robinson beat out Jonathan Leatt by .02 seconds in the 1,600-meter run in the Manatee County Championships on April 10 at Manatee High School.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 16, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High runners' rivalry fuels success

Derek Robinson and Jonathan Leatt push each other to faster times.

  • East County
  • Sports
Al Earnst, Don Tersigni and Cliff Hornsby perform at the first Comedy Night fundraiser, part of this year's "Arts in April" on April 17 at the Town Center Green.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 18, 2025
Comedians bring impressions, anecdotes to Longboat Key venue

New this year to Arts in April, a comedy night fundraiser went off on Thursday at the Pavilion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida’s lawsuit against Target: hypocrisy
  • By Adrian Moore, Ari Cohn |
  • March 12, 2025
Florida’s lawsuit against Target: hypocrisy

In February Florida’s attorney general filed a federal lawsuit against the Target Corp. on behalf of the State Board of Administration.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 22, 2024
Myakka City resident takes another shot at becoming commissioner

Carol Ann Felts is vying for the District 1 seat on the Manatee County Commission.

  • East County
  • News
Three new commissioners are sworn in on Nov. 19. The new Manatee County Commission from left to right: Tal Siddique, Carol Felts, George Kruse, Mike Rahn, Amanda Ballard, Jason Bearden and Dr. Robert McCann.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2024
Newly elected Manatee County commissioners sworn into office

The three new commissioners vow to reflect the voice of the people.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Youthful Aging Home Care |
  • February 27, 2025
Discover early signs your loved one may need home health care

If you’re noticing any of these changes in someone you love, Youthful Aging wants to help.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 6, 2024
Inflation spells price tag increases for public safety equipment

Town staff outlined how infrastructure sales tax funds will be used in the upcoming fiscal year to purchase public safety equipment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A dramatic mix of colors enlivens the open concept living area, with equally dramatic views of the lake and golf course out past the swimming pool.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 16, 2024
The spirit of Shanghai enlivens a home in Lakewood National

Including influences from the years Bill and Cheri Clever's spent in China, this home dazzles with one-of-a-kind flair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Historian Susan Benjamin previews her upcoming talk on musician Paul Simon.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 11, 2025
Historian to illustrate legacy of musician Paul Simon

The works of an American folk singer/songwriter are set to come to life on Sunday with a lecture and live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Damage to the Sparito Pier beneath the Ringling Bridge is estimated at $1.3 million.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 1, 2025
Sarasota estimates $17 million remains in post-storms damage

According to a city report it will take two years and $17.4 million to repair hurricane damage and replace lost piers in Sarasota parks along the waterfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 550 Wedge Lane has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,649 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 4, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 18-22 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Country Club Shores home on Wedge Lane tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
OPEN FACED SMOKED SALMON BAGEL ($18): Asiago bagel, house made Boursin, arugula, smoked salmon, herbed tomato, pickled onion, fried capers (shown in the photo above).
  • By Siesta Key Oyster Bar |
  • August 22, 2024
Sunday Funday! New SKOB Brunch Is Egg-cellent

Siesta Key Oyster Bar Chef Devon’s rolls out a brand new brunch menu every Sunday 9am to 11:30am.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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Time for a SPAC reboot
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 26, 2025
Time for a SPAC reboot

The most recent city-SPAC meeting showed a lot of misalignment among the players. Here are four key issues to be resolved to keep it going.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Riverview High softball junior Allison Cole.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Allison Cole

The Riverview softball junior has shined on the mound and at the plate early in the 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Part of PressReader's appeal is the breadth of its offerings -- more than 7,000 titles.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 19, 2025
New library app a boon for Manatee residents

More than 7,000 newspaper and magazine titles can be accessed for free with PressReader.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A flamingo by Peggy Roberts
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 9, 2025
Artist of palm frond creations to hold exhibition at Art Ovation Hotel

Peggy Roberts started creating animals from palm fronds in her retirement, as a showcase of upcycling.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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