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Lakewood Ranch High's Jenna Khalil (second from left) was in the stroke seat in the Sarasota Crew girls U16 8+ boat at the US Rowing Youth National Championships, between coxswain Sophia Karanjai and rowers Claire Xia and Annalise Naylor. The boat finished seventh in the A Final (7:32.17).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 10, 2024
East County rowers race against the best at Youth Nationals in Sarasota

The USRowing Youth National Championships was held June 6-9 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fire commissioners for East Manatee Fire Rescue and Myakka City Fire Control District will meet jointly Aug. 20 to vote on the merger. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2020
Myakka City residents approve merger with East Manatee Fire Rescue

Myakka City residents approve merger with East Manatee Fire Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Nik's bikes sit in the Fogartyville courtyard.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 23, 2024
Fogartyville, community members save art bikes from becoming scrap

On Aug. 8, the "art bykes" were acquired by Fogartyville, with help from the quick actions of community members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unite with shared vision that puts kids ahead of politics
  • By Liz Barker |
  • July 10, 2024
Unite with shared vision that puts kids ahead of politics

Public schools are the foundation of our democracy. How we respond to vouchers and charter schools is crucial.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A rendering of the new welcome center at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens downtown campus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2023
Selby Gardens' orchid oasis grows on the bay

As the first phase of the Selby Gardens downtown campus master plan nears completion, planning is underway for the rest of the $92 million project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This conceptual rendering, provided by the Urban Design Studio, depicts one potential outcome for the entryway to Avondale under a form-based code. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2015
Avondale residents mixed on code

As they help devise new zoning rules, residents are wary of growth along U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Myakka City's Lily Wolfe, 9, and her rabbit, Smokey, are headed into competition at the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 19, 2022
Important lessons by a not-so-silly rabbit in Myakka City

FFA and 4-H are important programs for sustaining our future farmers and ranchers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Shallow water and big boats don't mix
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 24, 2023
Shallow water and big boats don't mix

The operator of a boat outside the normal channel was just waiting for a tow. This and other police reports in this week's Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 19, 2020
Officer Kopp (yes, he's heard them all) visits Kiwanis Club

Longboat Key's code enforcement officer speaks to group about his job.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • July 18, 2024
Hospital Staff is 'Responsive and Reassuring'

“I felt I was in good hands,” says Mark Mattis, 66, of Lakewood Ranch, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former sales executive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 16, 2024
Take in flavors of the world without leaving Lakewood Ranch

Want to avoid the hassles of international travel? This globetrotting itinerary requires no passport.

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  • Eat + Drink
Sharon Haas sets up tables at Ventura's about an hour before the doors open for dinner.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 26, 2023
Local businesses find ways to retain staff amid seasonal traffic issues

The town of Longboat Key and private businesses often need to find ways to encourage people to work on the island while some are drawn to work on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson, Honorary Chair Cornelia Matson, and Director of Marketing and Events Sam Valentin
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 5, 2024
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast celebrates 20 years in paradise

The Party in Paradise fundraiser welcomed more than 350 guests to the land trust's headquarters.

  • Black Tie
Milan Brkch held his first hearing as Longboat Key's Code Enforcement Magistrate.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 14, 2019
Twin Shores on the way to turtle compliance

Community working with Sea Turtle Conservancy to design, install new lighting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Broadway flop became fodder for Ann Morrison’s one-woman show
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 25, 2023
Broadway flop became fodder for Ann Morrison’s one-woman show

Stephen Sondheim's “Merrily We Roll Along” debuted on Broadway to poor reception in 1981. Morrison, an original cast member, tells the story in her one-woman cabaret.

  • Arts + Culture
Rabbi Michael Shefrin meets Gracie, and Craig Serota.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 16, 2024
Temple Emanu-El celebrates pets with annual Blessing of the Animals

The event honored pets of all kinds, offering blessings to dogs, cats and even a leopard gecko.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Ray Turner gives a sign to Alice Hunter Bender and Elizabeth Hunter Skidmore to commemorate the transfer of ownership.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 6, 2024
Manatee County commemorates Crooked River Ranch preservation

Crooked River Ranch is the first purchase through the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisitions Committee and will serve as a public preserve.

  • East County
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High softball star Claire Davidson gave up pitching for Duke University this season — and it has led to the best hitting results of the senior's career.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 26, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High grads now NCAA stars

The Lakewood Ranch area has been home to several of the NCAA's best players.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ezequiel Rodriguez-Guadalupe and Sol Castro will move into a smart home provided by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 19, 2024
Knights of Columbus hosts Patriotic Ball at Tara Country Club

The annual event was held to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Donna Pettinato, Sandy Finnegan, Margaret Lachmann
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 28, 2023
Women's Golf Association tees off end of season

Club members gathered for a luncheon at the Harbourside Ballroom to celebrate another great season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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