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This is a rendering of Manatee County's proposed changes to Lorraine Road between 59th Avenue E. and State Road 64.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 26, 2024
Lorraine Road residents concerned over $66M improvement project

Manatee County is investing $66 million into road improvements between 59th Avenue East and State Road 64 and will need to acquire property on each side of Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
The intersection of Fox St. and Longboat Dr. E after the Dec. 17 no-name storm.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 10, 2024
Flooding concerns rise amid intensifying impacts of rainstorms

Longboat Key residents and town officials say flood mitigation projects should be at the forefront as flooding issues grow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Couple reports mysterious keys in their condo unit
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 18, 2025
Couple reports mysterious keys in their condo unit

When they returned home days prior, they found a keychain and fob in their unit that remains unidentified. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The runners sprint away at the start of the Run for the Beads 5K at Waterside Place. Funds for the race support area nonprofits through the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 12, 2024
Nonprofits play key role in Lakewood Ranch's growth

A small-town feel prompts newcomers to immerse themselves in the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the planned new Bird Key Yacht Club building.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 7, 2024
Bird Key Yacht Club looks toward future with new club building

The club's new $20 million building will be hurricane-resilient and compliant with federal regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • January 30, 2025
Take a trip back to Longboat Key's humble beginnings

From pirates to luxury resorts, discover the fascinating facts behind Longboat Key's unique history as it approaches its 70th anniversary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two 'suspicious' cars determined to be neighborly visitors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 11, 2025
Two 'suspicious' cars determined to be neighborly visitors

The responding officer’s brief investigation found the two cars parked on the street belonged to people visiting nearby. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sue Rinaldo introduces the setlist for the Key of Sea choir performance at the Player's Club.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 31, 2025
Key of Sea Choral closes out season with uplifting message

Still recovering from its loss of members amid the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the choir invites fellow residents to join.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Questions were proposed for the 2023 survey asking residents about hurricane preparedness. (File photo)
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 18, 2022
Town commissioners consider content of annual survey

The survey invite is planned to be mailed to residents Jan. 10, 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Karon Family Pavilion is the center of the green space that creates a "park-like atmosphere" at the town center.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 25, 2023
Town to unveil Town Center Green pavilion, looking ahead at new library

The $800,000 Karon Family Pavilion stands at the center of the "park-like atmosphere" envisioned for Phase 2 of Longboat Key's Town Center Green project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
A lot near Jungle Queen Way has been used as a collection site for the town's debris contractors.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 29, 2024
Town makes progress in debris cleanup after hurricanes Helene, Milton

Here's what to know about the latest status of debris cleanup on Longboat Key and the complications of the town's different types of roads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Waterfront at Main Street has six and seven story buildings.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 28, 2024
Skyward development trend won't stop Manatee's eastern sprawl

As the Comprehensive Plan is updated, building higher is likely, but the market will continue to demand single-family homes.

  • East County
  • News
The traditional turkey dinner at the Lazy Lobster
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 20, 2024
Where to get Thanksgiving dinner on Longboat Key

Restaurants gear up to serve holiday favorites on Thanksgiving Day as snowbirds arrive back on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gail Bowers, a kindergarten teacher at Fruitivlle Elementary, works with student Marina Prybylski.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 17, 2024
Property tax referendum funds career pathways, teacher retention

Voters will decide whether to renew a property tax referendum in November.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
David Fink served as president of the board for the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation and board chair for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 7, 2024
Lakewood Ranch loses an altruistic force

David Fink says he feels he has left the area in a better place.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stacy Freeman said she felt as though she was living in a dream when she heard her name announced as the Manatee County Educator of the Year on Feb. 5 at Manatee Technical College.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 9, 2025
McNeal teacher wins Manatee County Educator of the Year award

Stacy Freeman impact goes far beyond the third grade classroom at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bulls senior Lane Tomlinson (8) brushes off a George Jenkins High defender on a big play. Parrish Community High's win against George Jenkins High on Nov. 3 clinched the team's first playoff appearance.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 29, 2024
East County prep sports year provides moments of humanity

Columnist Ryan Kohn shares his favorite moments from the school year.

  • East County
  • Sports
A rendering of the layout of 74 Club Homes at Heritage Harbour and the Homes2Suites hotel (top left).
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 27, 2024
Heritage Harbour resort project tees off with club homes, hotel

Construction has begun on 74 club homes at Heritage Harbour Golf Club in east Bradenton with a Home2Suites by Hilton on the way.

  • 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
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