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This bridge over Sand Branch Creek was one of two private bridges that were destroyed by flooding on Jason and Summer Thurber's property on Waterline Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 13, 2024
Swollen Sand Branch Creek batters east Bradenton residents

The water surge from Hurricane Debby caused over $125,000 in damages and left sinkholes in its path.

  • East County
  • News
Sasha Andreev, Benjamin Dutcher, Ben Johnson, Daniel Grecco, Riley McNutt, Rodolfo Nieto, Jim Ramlet and Andrew Wilkowske in "All is Calm."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 4, 2024
Asolo Rep's 'All is Calm' brings hope for the holidays

A cappella production "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914" sounds a musical call to lay down arms.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • February 28, 2025
State loan program is best option for town sewer project

Voting "yes" on the town referendum in the March 11 election will save the town millions of dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Outlined in red is the proposed site for a future development fronting Fruitville Road and Fourth Street near Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 5, 2024
Collaboration results in approval of Fruitville Road rezoning

Months of meetings between multiple parties will permit rezoning of prime parcels to Downtown Core. The affordable housing density bonus will allow up to 200 units per acre on the 1-acre site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra's musical powers shine brightly in 'The Planets'
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • March 9, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra's musical powers shine brightly in 'The Planets'

Every section and nearly every principal was highlighted in Holst's ode to seven planets.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Yacht Club plans to build a three-story addition as part of its expansion plans.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 9, 2024
Sarasota Yacht Club presents expansion plans to the city

A three-story, free-standing structure is proposed to meet growing membership demands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Sheriff of Rummage” Ginny Akhoury greets shopper Jeanne Baird at the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church annual rummage sale on Friday.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 2, 2025
Early shoppers pack St. Mary for annual rummage sale deals

The highly anticipated sale drew massive crowds on par with recent record-breakers at Friday morning's early bird kickoff.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An additional 5% discount for Longboat Key citizens and property owners with National Flood Insurance Program policies will go into effect soon for the coming year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 3, 2015
New rating will decrease Longboat Key flood insurance bills

An additional 5% discount for Longboat Key citizens and property owners with National Flood Insurance Program policies will go into effect soon for the coming year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A plan is in place to transfer control of The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art from Florida State University to New College of Florida.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • February 4, 2025
DeSantis plans to bring Ringling Museum under New College control

The transfer of stewardship is seen as part of larger plan to consolidate campuses along U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From left to right: sophomores Vanessa Vegh, Jasmine France, Isla Procopio, Madison Galvan, Itzel Padilla-Chavez and Annabelle Hill are members of the Lady Sailors weightlifting program.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 15, 2025
Sarasota High girls weightlifting finds a home in the weight room

The girls weightlifting program at Sarasota High School raises the bar for everyone involved.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brianna Behn scored 25 points in Booker High's win over Charlotte High on Jan. 21.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 31, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brianna Behn

The Booker High point guard has been a force for the Tornadoes in her senior season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Deputy Chief William Hall sets up the emergency call center at East Manatee Fire Rescue Station 1, which will handle overflow from the Emergency Operations Center. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Liz Ramos and Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2022
Manatee County says it's ready for Hurricane Ian

Officials and residents of Manatee County are working furiously in the face of Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Evan Bolick committed to Ave Maria University.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Evan Bolick

The Lakewood Ranch High senior defensive end committed to Ave Maria University on Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Earth-moving equipment is on site at Turtle Beach as more than 92,000 cubic yards of sand will be delivered to make repairs to the storm-damaged beach.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 27, 2023
South Siesta beach repair may slow traffic to a turtle's pace

Repair work on Turtle Beach will bring upwards of 120 dump trucks to Siesta Key per day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Students at William H. Bashaw Elementary School planted a new garden last week with the help from Supervisor of Student Nutrition Skye Grundy (left), EBD self-contain teacher Ms. Bratton, EarthBox representative Will Carlton and Principal James Dougherty.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 22, 2025
Bashaw Elementary plants garden to further campus improvement project

The school garden will be used for cooking, math, science lessons — and lunch.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • August 23, 2024
For Sale: 19443 Beacon Park Pl., Lakewood Ranch

Positioned on over half an acre in the sought-after gated community of The Concession.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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2024: Longboat by the numbers
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 20, 2024
2024: Longboat by the numbers

From hurricanes to high ticket sales, here are some of the numbers that defined the year on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The No Trespass sign leading to William Pugh's residence on Hog Town Lane in Myakka City. Pugh has accrued $1.4 million in fines from Manatee County code enforcement violations.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 1, 2023
Residents owe Manatee County $26.3 million for code violations fines

Code enforcement can't force compliance, so fines accrue at $100 a day for years on end.

  • East County
  • News
Willie Shaw
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 27, 2025
Former Sarasota mayor recalls family's history of military service

Willie Shaw's father, Wade C. Shaw, was a World War II veteran, and the history goes back further.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wine Women & Shoes co-chairs Renee Phinney and Allison Imre have the guests laughing as they deliver their co-chair welcome.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 26, 2024
Wine, Women & Shoes Sarasota knocks the socks off its porcelain anniversary

Forty Carrots Family Center's largest fundraiser of the year did not disappoint with a dynamic fashion show and fabulous footwear.

  • Black Tie
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