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Historical frame worth $1.4 million going to auction in Sarasota
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 24, 2024
Historical frame worth $1.4 million going to auction in Sarasota

The world’s most expensive period frame, designed by architect Stanford White, will be auctioned by Sarasota's Helmuth Stone Gallery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 24, 2018
Longboat considers issuing on-the-spot code citations

Code enforcement officers may have the authority to fine individuals for breaking town codes related to turtle preservation, construction and short-term rental violations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Catherine Avery of Catherine Avery Investment Management was nominated for Investment News Women's Portfolio Manager of The Year.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 26, 2023
Longboat resident nominated for Portfolio Manager of The Year

Catherine Avery Investment Management employs an "ultra-personal" strategy to engage clients in the investing process.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Booker High girls basketball senior guard Jakai Peterson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jakai Peterson

The Booker High girls basketball guard is ready for a big senior season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Each of Mill Creek's Wilma Kroese's pottery pieces are unique. She uses horse hair, wood, seaweed and other materials to add a natural look to her pottery.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 19, 2024
East Bradenton artist incorporates cultural history into her pottery

With clay, horse hair and other natural pieces, Mill Creek's Wilma Kroese creates unique pottery.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2009
Learning Center adds new golf schools

Rosedale Golf & Country Club and Director of Instruction and Certified PGA Professional Steve Whidden have created five new golf schools for the 2009-2010 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lynn Howell, the pastor of Myakka Family Worship Center, says he is humbled and honored to see the faith community coming together to support him and his family.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 2, 2024
Churches unite to support Myakka City pastor after fire

Seven churches hold benefit to support Myakka Family Worship Center's pastor after his barn burned.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gary Kompothecras and his family live in one of the largest houses on Siesta Key — a three-story, 13,560-square-foot estate on Point of Rocks Road.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 1, 2024
Gary Kompothecras may be larger than life, but he’s also down to earth

Siesta Key resident and entrepreneur Gary Kompothecras has been called many things. “Creator” is his favorite.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
East County's Margaux Buchanan is thrilled 4-month-old Safari has spots like her parents. Buchanan hopes to train Safari to become a polo horse.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 8, 2023
Sarasota Polo Club becomes home to leopard Appaloosas

East County's Margaux Buchanan hopes her new foal will follow in her mother's footsteps as a polo horse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High baseball freshman Johnny Lackaff has shown an ability to get clutch hits this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2024
Sarasota baseball and softball teams turn toward postseason

With a week to go in the regular season, some area teams are playing their best ball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A L.E.A.D. session takes place at Cranberry Elementary School in North Port.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2024
School police officers lead new program to prevent drug use

The Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence program brings school resource officers and students together to tackle the issue of drug use.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hires new COO

Philip Reber's goal is to make LWRMC the hospital of choice for local residents.

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch High girls lacrosse senior Morgan McCabe.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan McCabe

The Lakewood Ranch High girls lacrosse senior has 29 goals in 10 games for the 8-2 Mustangs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Is Manatee County out on a wire with bridge plan?

Engineers begin planning for a suspension bridge at Fort Hamer.

  • April Fools
Isaiah Belt and DJ Johnson split carries for the Rams football team in 2023 — to great effect.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2023
Rams running game makes team a contender

Riverview High football has churned out 2,232 rushing yards through nine games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City Manager Tom Barwin is asking the commission to waive a provision in his contract requiring him to give 60 days notice before leaving his position.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 20, 2020
City manager outlines proposed terms of departure

After announcing his intent to discuss retirement plans earlier this month, Tom Barwin is prepared to leave his position with the city by the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Biden’s fantasia vs. Florida’s fiscal responsibleness
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 13, 2024
Biden’s fantasia vs. Florida’s fiscal responsibleness

What a contrast — the Biden proposed budget and the historical federal deficits versus the Florida budget for 2024-2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Construction on the roundabout is expected to begin in late fall 2023 and end in late fall 2024.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 24, 2023
Roundabout planned for Honore, Old Farm Road gets mixed reviews

Manatee County staff held a public information meeting to present the project to residents and answer questions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 27, 2023
Manatee commissioners say days of three-term leaders are numbered

Following the resignation of Vanessa Baugh from the board, only first-term commissioners remain.

  • East County
  • News
Nick Calise digs the holes for the planting at Heron's Nest Nature Park as part of the microforest effort.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2023
Seeds of the future planted at Lakewood Ranch microforest

The Miyawaki method allows trees to grow into a 100-year forest in a decade.

  • East County
  • News
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