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By Lesley Dwyer |
November 15, 2023

Restaurants, apartments and more planned for State Road 64 East

Publix, Seasons 52 and Wendy's are among the retailers planning to open in the once-barren S.R. 64 corridor east of I-75.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
September 7, 2023

Former Booker student remembers Bush’s 9/11 visit

At 10 years old, Stevenson Tose’-Rigell stood on the school stage with President Bush at a turning point in U.S. history.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 13, 2023

Longboat Key unveils Karon Family Pavilion at Veterans Day ceremony

The Veterans Day ceremony included a $35,750 donation to SRQ Vets and the space’s inaugural musical performance.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
September 28, 2023

Wildlife, flag-raising events should pique interest in Bradenton

Two unique events top the calendar and offer educational opportunities.

East County
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 18, 2023

Manatee votes to reduce wetland protections in county development plan

Commissioners said they want to protect property rights and guard against overregulation.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
January 18, 2024

Big Cat Habitat operator bonds with exotic animals through trust and love

Clayton Rosaire specializes in big cats and has spent a large portion of his life working with them on an everyday basis.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Emma Burke |
October 23, 2023

Up your lunch game with Sarasota's best sandwiches

Celebrate National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3 at these stops.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield |
August 26, 2022

Debate ensues over when St. Armands Circle holiday tree can be lighted

Citing city commissioners' wishes, the Business Improvement District board insists the new 60-foot tree be lighted before Thanksgiving. The Merchants Association director is making no promises.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
October 31, 2022

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's ethics hearing canceled after settlement

The settlement still needs to be approved by the Florida Commission on Ethics and signed by the governor.

East County
News

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

By Jay Heater |
July 16, 2023

New Sirius Day Spa director saddles up for polo lesson

A lesson at the Sarasota Polo Club welcomes Jackie Tamminga to the community.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
August 24, 2023

Waterfront dining faces delays at The Bay

Public workshop attendees learned that Phase 2 plans for the Sarasota bayfront park might forego restaurants and that they will likely be smaller in size.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 6, 2023

Sarasota beach lifeguards require special set of skills

Sarasota County lifeguards performed 100 rescues this year. A lifeguard shares what it takes to be an open-water first responder.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By James Peter |
August 10, 2023

Suncoast School for Innovative Studies welcomes students for new year

Principal Fayth Jenkins said the school located near downtown Sarasota is offering a number of new and enhanced programs to serve students.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Atkins |
April 3, 2019

Small code, big dreams at SCF Lakewood Ranch

Local children — some as young as first graders, but most are fourth graders — attended a spring break coding camp the from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 25-29 at the State College of Florida’s Lakewood Ranch campus.

East County
Schools

By Ryan Kohn |
May 18, 2023

Despite loss, Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball ends season with 'miracle'

The Cougars reached the FHSAA Final Four while missing three seniors who were at graduation.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
October 16, 2023

Braden River High volleyball has its eyes on third-straight district title

The Pirates overcame the loss of a senior leader to finish the regular season 18-6.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 10, 2023

Intoxicated man wanting to drive causes dispute with responsible bystander

Police responded to a late-night dispute in which a man was trying to stop another person from driving while intoxicated. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.