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The first phase of Sarasota Station by One Stop Housing on Fruitville Road is planned for 201 units, at least 20% of them priced at or below the range for 80% of the area median income.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 12, 2023
Housing ordinance approved, incentivizing affordable units downtown

The Sarasota City Commission approved incentives for public parking and attainable housing, though the lack of public input remains a point of contention.

  • Sarasota
  • News
General Manager Steve Dietz shows off the pristine conditions at Waterlefe Golf & River Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 21, 2023
The grass is greener after $5M renovation at Waterlefe Golf & River Club

The Bradenton upscale community is improving the golf course and expanding its clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Greer Island is a popular Longboat Key destination for boaters and beachgoers.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 31, 2024
Residents say Beer Can Island needs more definitive boundaries, enforcement

Exclusionary zones meant to protect swimmers, kayakers and wildlife are often ignored, according to some Longboat residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's Clark Dean (fourth from right) will represent the United States in the men's eight at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 12, 2024
Sarasota rower on the waterway to 2024 Paris Olympics

Clark Dean will represent the U.S. in the men's 8+ boat next month.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High girls sophomore golfer Phoenix Scanlan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High sophomore girls golfer wants to get the Mustangs back to the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Brett Traver (middle) emerged as the team's third best golfer in 2024. Sophomore Owen Gellaty and senior Luke Wilson work alongside Traver on their bunker play in preparation for the 2024 state tournament.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 30, 2024
The top 10 East County athletes to watch in 2025

These 10 athletes are poised to have big seasons in the new year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rick Schuknecht said a sander from the 1930s actually works better than the new brands.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 15, 2023
Panther Ridge woodworker carves out his niche

The Fall Art Show and Sale on Nov. 18 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is Rick Schuknecht's next stop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Teuton home in Myakka City has approximately $80,000 worth of damage from Hurricane Ian.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 27, 2023
Myakka City family returns to normalcy a year after Hurricane Ian

The Teuton family has spent the past year repairing $80,000 worth of damage caused by Hurricane Ian, which made landfall Sept. 28, 2022.

  • East County
  • News
Affordable Wildlife set up a trip next to the drainage pipe the bobcat was spotted coming out of.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 22, 2024
Seaplace Condominium works to capture Longboat Key bobcat

After dealing with a rabbit overpopulation, a Seaplace employee spotted a bobcat and took action to catch it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This vacation rental property at 234 Grant Drive is one of three on Lido Key involved in a Bert Harris Act claim against the city for alleged devaluation resulting from a city ordinance that caps overnight capacity.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2023
City won't make exceptions to vacation rental policy for Lido Key houses

The Sarasota City Commission's ordinance to expand the vacation rental restrictions citywide could resolve possible lawsuits and balance costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The former Palm Apartments immediately adjacent to the Embassy Suites hotel will be razed along with the building next door for a mixed-use development of condos and a hotel. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 28, 2022
Downtown project plan expands to condos, hotel mixed use

With the addition of an adjacent lot formerly planned for The Beacon, a development plan for Second Street next to the Embassy Suites includes 18 condos and a hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • June 27, 2024
401k Plans: Set and Forget?

Five Common Mistakes That Lead to Disappointing 401k Experiences

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 20, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts networking lunch at Bijou Garden Cafe

The July luncheon took mingling off Longboat Key and brought in new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County's Arthur Matney was showing off his 2020 C8 Corvette at the Knights Car Show. "It's the most awesome car I've ever had," he says.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 2, 2024
Knights' car show in Lakewood Ranch benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Classic cars spark fun stories by all who attend the event at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Passenger traffic at SRQ increased by 3 million passengers from 2018 to 2023.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 6, 2024
Food service vendor loses contract at SRQ airport, cuts nearly 100 jobs

New concessions and shops, with several local brands among them, are coming to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A beached dolphin, a wandering dog and an injured snowy egret
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 21, 2023
A beached dolphin, a wandering dog and an injured snowy egret

Police spoke with a construction worker about a noise complaint, but they were only getting equipment for a project off-island. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The site layout for New Trail Plaza.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 19, 2024
96 affordable apartments approved for north Sarasota property

The currently vacant site on Tamiami Trail is planned to become New Trail Plaza, which includes a four-story apartment building and a three-story building with commercial space beneath additional apartments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee Admirals hockey team combines players from Lakewood Ranch High and Parrish Community High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2023
High school ice hockey in Florida still on ice

However, the Manatee Admirals team gives students the chance to experience similar opportunities.

  • East County
  • Sports
The proposed site of a city-owned attainable housing development across First Street from City Hall. The red X marks the location of the city's credit union office, which is now being considered for purchase by the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 18, 2024
City OKs purchase of parcels to build downtown workforce housing

The proposed apartment complex would consist of two 10-story buildings with rents priced for the labor force.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Christian quarterback Ben Milliken fires a pass against ODA. Milliken threw four touchdowns in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2024
Sarasota Christian football shows development in loss to ODA

In their first season of 11-on-11 football, the Blazers took a defending SSAA champion to its limit.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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