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Adam Green, the instructor of Manatee Technical College's new diesel systems technician program, works with Ryan Lazarus, LJ Grover, Cade Cannon, David Ruiz-Martinez and Paige Godwin.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 28, 2023
Manatee Technical College's new diesel program is in high gear

Students received several offers from prospective employers even before finishing the class.

  • East County
  • Schools
Amy and Dave Sessions traveled throughout the world together during their 40 years of marriage.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2024
Heartbreaking loss for Lakewood Ranch community

Amy Sessions cherished her family and helped others from behind the scenes.

  • East County
  • News
Heather Zahory of the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute and RND Automation's Aaron Laine talk about an RND Automation machine that is being donated to SCF.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2023
Robot donation a coup for State College of Florida's Coding Academy

Two Lakewood Ranch businesses, RND Automation and Certified Collectibles, combine to make an important donation to the school.

  • East County
  • News
From left, Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Kerry Joyce, Todd Sweet, RPBW's Ronan Dunphy and Jerry Sparkman during the July 16 "Meet the Architects" workshop.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 30, 2024
Architects to reveal first look at Sarasota's new performing arts center Sept. 18

Renzo Piano Building Workshop and theater design group will hold two community workshops to show an initial concept and receive public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The original Superman lunch boxes by Adco debuted in 1954.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 6, 2024
Sarasota Toy Museum debuts Aug. 8 with thousands of vintage exhibits

Owner Richard Pierson has assembled toys representing more than 200 years of playtime history.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
First affordable housing project approved in East County
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 22, 2024
First affordable housing project approved in East County

The proposed apartment complex between Interstate 75 and Lena Road, Amara, will offer 25% of its units at an affordable rate.

  • East County
  • News
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is presenting "A Motown Christmas" through Jan. 5, 2025.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 11, 2024
WBTT celebrates 25 years of making joyful noise

Nate Jacobs built a theater dedicated to telling African American stories and nurturing talented young people — with a little help from friends.

  • Arts + Culture
Country Club West's Michele Campbell and Blythe Hanson are VIPs at this year's Suncoast Food & Wine Fest.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 3, 2024
Foodies flock to Premier Sports Campus for Suncoast Food & Wine Fest

Over 30 local restaurants prepared dishes for the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's premier event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An early concept shows the size of what the enhanced library building could be.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 20, 2024
Vision for new Longboat library changes shape

A core library is on the way, but Longboaters could include enhancements to the library like more community space and an exterior deck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 26, 2024
What drove Jewfish Key residents to petition for de-annexation?

A Jewfish Key homeowner provides some insight behind the homeowners association’s petition to leave the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Arguments lead to faulty conclusion
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • October 7, 2024
Arguments lead to faulty conclusion

Blaming government for economic woes misses the real causes behind problems.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Executive Director Kate Mulligan (left) and President Mark Clark (right) present Heather Hackett with the C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year award.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation awards 20 grants

At Refreshments and Recognition, the foundation also honored its Humanitarian of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
Left side: Holly Braun, Brent Piersma, Ann Quackenbush, Dennis Piermont and the Rev. Julia Piermont.
Right side: Sue Wertman, Mike McCullough, Michael Gardiner and Andy Sawyer at the Christ Church food drive.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 4, 2024
Christ Church of Longboat Key host annual food drive for hurricane relief

Longtime volunteers of Our Daily Bread were amazed at the amount of donations church members and Longboaters brought.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Garey at Longboat Key’s Lazy Lobster.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 29, 2024
Lazy Lobster's Michael Garey is anything but lazy

This Lazy Lobster co-owner doesn’t have a lazy bone in his body. He loves his work and honors the mentors who got him started.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Loree Pogue, Midge Saint, Lori Zandi and Jane Imperiale were bell-ringers for the Salvation Army in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 22, 2023
Salvation Army bell-ringers shatter fundraising goal in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch crew of Salvation Army bell-ringers smashed their goal of collecting $10,000 at Publix this holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County is putting the finishing touches on the new recreation center at John H. Marble Park, which will be opening toward the end of February 2025.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 10, 2024
John H. Marble Park prepares to reopen

The 27,000-square-foot recreation center is expected to be open by the end of February.

  • East County
  • News
Participants biked the distance of GMD during the Longboat Key Triathlon on Oct. 16, 2016.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 10, 2024
Longboat Key PD to increase public outreach on pedestrian, bicyclist safety

Officers recently completed a course designed to be an overview of state laws and best practices related to pedestrian safety, which came with a grant to allow for directed patrols.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Reed Savidge, Ginny Savidge, Jim Stonecypher and Jennifer Bartlett
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 15, 2024
ACE Hardware on Longboat Key throws barbecue after Helene

Reed and Ginny Savidge hope to bring camaraderie and free food to all those struggling on Longboat after two hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Richard and Caitlin Green say his goal for years has been to run for office.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2024
District 72 candidate Richard Green hopes to mix things up

Richard Green says he will bring new ideas to serve his constituents.

  • East County
  • News
Myakka City ranch doubles as Western movie set in filming of 'Florida Wild'
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 20, 2024
Myakka City ranch doubles as Western movie set in filming of 'Florida Wild'

Mark Pentecost, the movie's executive producer, wants to document that Florida was wild before the Wild West.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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