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This rendering shows the club's golf course running alongside the Myakka River.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 29, 2024
Exclusive golf course breaks ground in Myakka City

The Miakka Golf Club is being built next to the TerraNova Equestrian Center on Clay Gully Road.

  • East County
  • News
Jackson Hostetler fishes with the camp the week of July 15.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2024
Fishing camp passes down knowledge and experience

"Paying attention to the smaller stuff is definitely what makes the biggest difference."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Corvettes on the Circle would draw in Corvette owners from all over, with a maximum capacity of 175 cars.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 6, 2024
St. Armands' Corvettes on the Circle canceled due to city decision

The Skyway Corvette Club was told vehicles are no longer allowed on the St. Armands Circle Park grass, which stopped the event that celebrated 25 years in 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 20, 2024
Paid lobbyists won't have to register in Sarasota

City commission denies Erik Arroyo's proposal to separate those paid to advocate from genuine activism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A conceptual site plan shows remote airport parking on the west side of the former Sarasota Kennel Club property with future commercial development on the east site.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 17, 2023
New development in the works at former Kennel Club site

A plan to offer temporary off-site airport parking while a master plan is conceived met obstacles from Sarasota's Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner-At-Large BJ Bishop and Scott Dudley with the Florida League of Cities Advocacy Committee.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 7, 2024
Commissioner Bishop takes on new committee for Florida League of Cities

This will be Bishop’s first year on the Resolutions Committee, which sets the FLC’s legislative priorities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 614 Owl Way has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,366 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 7, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Owl Way tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
George Kruse celebrates with family, friends and constituents his win of the republican nomination for the District 7 seat on the Manatee County Commission.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 20, 2024
Grassroots candidates dominate Manatee County's primary election

Bob McCann upsets incumbent Ray Turner in District 5 Commission race while Carol Felts wins in District 1.

  • East County
  • News
Co-chair of Taste and Tunes of the Key Lynn Hancock and Susan Phillips
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 5, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club puts new spin on annual fundraiser

Tastes and Tunes of the Keys skipped the fashion show to highlight the delish dishes from local vendors and create casual atmosphere for mingling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kyle Battie speaks at the Veterans Housing Initiative groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 31, 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2024
City to fund Commissioner Kyle Battie's legal costs

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously agreed to a cap of $15,000 should a defamation suit be filed over the Jan. 16 meeting discussion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maggie Poppoon, 6, a visitor from Texas, examines stone items at the market.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 3, 2024
Visitors enjoy locally made items and the outdoors at farmers market

The market offered a wide range of items, including jewelry, crafts and foods.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A commission meeting is being held on Saturday, May 18 at the Lakewood Ranch High School auditorium.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 13, 2024
Manatee commissioners ready to talk 'all things Lakewood Ranch'

A County Commission meeting will be held Saturday, May 18 to help those who can't take time off during the work week.

  • East County
  • News
Teen Court is run by students so that defendants may be positively redirected by their peers.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 5, 2024
Teen Court grants juvenile offenders a trial by their peers

The nonprofit offers young offenders second chances, with fellow teens serving as the attorneys, jury, bailiff and clerk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
There are about 7,000 full-time residents in Longboat Key, of which about 69% are older than 65.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 9, 2021
More than 2,100 Longboaters vaccinated

About 2,153 people from Longboat Key’s 34228 ZIP code have received the vaccine, according to Florida Department of Health data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lori Goldmeier, dressed as Harley Quinn from DC Comics, and Ryan Jacobson
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 13, 2023
SarasotaCon showcases comics and local community of enthusiasts

The experience hosted memorabilia, legendary comic book artists and cosplay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County Commissioner Mark Smith cuts the ribbon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 12, 2024
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce cuts ribbon on new office space

The new office, approximately three times larger than the previous space, was praised by attendees as a welcoming environment.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 1780 Southwood St. was built in 2020 and has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 1,925 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 2-6 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Prestancia home on Las Palmas Way tops the week's sales at $2.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Stacey Marks (left) and Kari Schroeter (middle) perform a dance workout.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 26, 2024
Chamber's small business awards highlight community of caring

More than 600 people gathered to celebrate 30 local businesses on June 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Mouthole BBQ smokes to perfection.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • August 21, 2023
Get smokin' with the best barbecue in town

These Sarasota and Manatee hot spots are un-grill-lievable.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
District 72 candidate Alyssa Gay tells the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club why she is a solid candidate for the Florida House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2024
District 72 Republican candidates launch campaigns

Lakewood Ranch Republican Club provides a forum to meet its party's candidates.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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