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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2019
Opera in Sarasota is a pet project

OASIS hosts annual fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Roman Rabinovich
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 26, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel

Read June LeBell's review of Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel, which performed at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
In some areas of the county, fixed routes will be replaced with a mobility-on-demand service.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 19, 2021
SCAT's mobility-on-demand service to start in June

As part of the Sarasota County Area Transit overhaul, a new rideshare service will begin in June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Commissioner Vanessa Baugh did not commit any crimes in relation to a pop-up vaccination event in February at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 28, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office says no crimes committed in relation to vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will not be charged with any crimes in relation to the pop-up vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
845 Longboat Club Road
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 28, 2020
2020: Top 10 real estate transactions on Longboat

It was a busy year for property sales on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The commission will begin holding its regular meetings exclusively at night in February.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2021
City reschedules commission meetings for evenings

A majority of the City Commission is hoping to improve the efficiency of board meetings, but not everyone is supportive of the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Persson is attorney for the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2010
Town attorney responds to Code Enforcement challenge

Town Attorney David Persson wrote that town building-permit requirements and fees don't violate state statutes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 7, 2011
Sarasota City Commission reviews construction zoning

The Sarasota City Commission will review a proposed zoning code amendment that would allow favorability to applicants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling Museum education assistant Brooke Wessel leads virtual tours using the 18-pound Ohmni Telepresence Robot.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 20, 2021
Ohmni Robot lets SMH patients virtually explore Ringling Museum

Hospital patients can take control of the 18-pound robot to explore the Ringling Museum's 66 acres.

  • Health
Asolo Repertory Theatre is based in FSU Center for the Performing Arts adjacent to The Ringling Museum.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • April 4, 2020
Asolo Rep, FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2020-21 seasons

Two canceled musicals from this season will get another chance next spring

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 9, 2021
Mario N. Novi, Sr.

Mario N. Novi, Sr., 91, of Longboat Key passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Bradenton Hospice House.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A COVID-19 vaccination is given at the Manatee County drive-thru vaccination operation at Tom Bennett Park. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Health-Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 9, 2021
Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60 by order of Gov. Ron DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida's vaccine age requirement will be lowered to 60

  • East County
  • News
Relief is coming for high school athletes who have been unable to participate in their team sports for months.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2020
Manatee County high school athletes can return to practice June 15 — with restrictions

The return to sports for Lakewood Ranch and Braden River athletes will be done in two phases.

  • East County
  • Sports
The work will go on right to the opening of the circus and beyond for the workers who toil behind the scenes.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 2, 2022
Big top takes big effort to assemble

Before the animals, the clowns or the performers arrive, the hard work at Circus Sarasota lies in putting the tent together.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 12, 2010
Longboat Pass solution reached

The town of Longboat Key and Manatee County will dredge Longboat Pass when needed to maintain the channel and acquire beach-quality sand for their beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As of summer 2020, Mote announced it had raised more than $75 million toward the aquarium project — less than 60% of the $130 million goal the organization set in 2018.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 27, 2021
Mote works to get aquarium project across finish line

Still shy of a $130 million fundraising goal and awaiting development approvals, Mote Marine officials say plans for a destination attraction remain on track.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sean Walter, senior manager of the Bradenton Area Sports Commission, says allowing in-kind donations will provide more opportunities for exposure of local businesses through signs and other marketing at Premier.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 11, 2019
Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will benefit from in-kind donations

New sponsorships to bolster success at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Since Longboat Key did not spend more than $750,000 of federal expenditures or state financial assistance, it is not required to undergo a federal or state audit.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 15, 2021
Third party completes audit of Longboat Key

Mauldin & Jenkins conducted the audit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 27, 2010
Save Our Seabirds holds rummage sale

Shoppers arrived early March 27 for the Save Our Seabirds rummage sale and found a wide variety items available.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kaitlyn and Sandy Magnusson check out birds at the grand opening of Save Our Seabirds two years ago.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Birthday Party

The bird rescue facility will celebrate its second anniversary tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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