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Jack Rozance and Scott Weusthoff at the 2020 Veterans Day celebration, which was hampered by the arrival of Tropical Storm Eta. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 1, 2021
Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosts Veterans Day drive

The club is collecting money, sneakers and bikes for Turning Points' Yellow Ribbon Program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mimi Carlin gets a blow out at Blow la la.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 30, 2019
Fashion Insider: Gala ready

See how co-chairwoman Mimi Carlin gets ready for her big event.

  • Black Tie
Harvest House CEO Erin Minor embraces a Freedom client after she receives her graduation certificate.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2023
Sarasota, Manatee nonprofits push their clients' lives forward

Support for clients comes in the form of financial assistance, education, creative outlets and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Julie Bianchi, the head of the middle school, talks about the garden feature and virtual reality studio in the new building.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 26, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy building for a better future in Lakewood Ranch

Out-of-Door Academy expands middle school with new facility and quad

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 19, 2015
WATCH: YO! Sushi

WATCH: YO! Sushi

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Children from the Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County watch as Ilee Finocchiaro, an instructor for Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, lead Jazz across the barn.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2021
SMART expands its reach in east Bradenton

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy expands its programming to reach more community members.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 25, 2022
David E. Flatow

David Efram Flatow, 88, of Longboat Key Florida, passed away on March 15, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
This home, with six-bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths, at 596 Outrigger Lane on Longboat Key sold for $6,995,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 10, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 24-28 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Longboat home on Outrigger Lane tops the week's sales at $7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Visit Sarasota County hopes to make the area a sailing hot spot.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota scores record tourism numbers

Even after the region set a personal best for tourism revenue, officials see room for even more improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Buccaneer Restaurant is planned to take the spot of the former site of Pattigeorge’s.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 6, 2023
Construction schedule for Buccaneer restaurant remains unknown

Developers are hoping to have building permits and cost estimates in hand by mid-May for the Buccaneer restaurant project on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior safety Matt Garcia is a steadying presence in the secondary.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2019
Riverview High football season preview

The Riverview High Rams and football coach Josh Smithers have high expectations after a historic playoff run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 19, 2018
Healthy Start Coalition and Sarasota Kiwanis Club host community baby shower

The two groups teamed up to bring local resources to new and expecting parents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 27, 2018
The Junior League of Sarasota enjoys the summer sunset

JLS hosted a summer meet and greet June 26 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Black Tie
Bet you can’t just eat one of Craft Growlers To Go’s bacon and guacamole grilled cheese sandwiches.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 19, 2023
Great dishes for less than $20 in Lakewood Ranch

Hungry for a tasty meal in east Manatee County that gives you a big bang for your buck? Coming right up!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Commissioners Deborah Murphy, Debra Williams, BJ Bishop, Penny Gold and past commissioner Sherry Dominick
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 25, 2023
Taste of the Keys Fashion Show stars Longboat Key officials

Town commissioners and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi strutted in support of the Garden Club's Town Center Green beautification project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Mendelson's work includes experience in the arts, education and healthcare fields.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 17, 2019
Van Wezel Foundation hires CEO

The board announced Cheryl Mendelson, whose previous work includes an executive role at the Harris Theater in Chicago, will lead the foundation beginning in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Zarrella and Kristin Zarrella-Wikstrom will be coaching cross country together at Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 14, 2019
Father-daughter duo runs the cross country program at Lakewood Ranch High

Running has been in the cards for the Zarrella family for a long time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents of Siesta Key cheer after Sarasota County's legislative delegation approved their request to place a bill paving the way for a vote on incorporation on this year's legislative agenda in Tallahassee.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 12, 2023
Sarasota legislators agree to take bill on Siesta incorporation vote to Tallahassee

By a 3-1 vote, the Sarasota County state legislators endorsed a plan by Siesta Key residents to place an incorporation referendum on the November 2024 ballot. Now it's up to the Florida Legislature to approve.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin offered a positive assessment of his time in the top administrator position, stating the local government took a major step forward in terms of centering community-building as a priority. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2020
Commission finalizes Barwin’s retirement plan

Following the city manager's exit agreement, the board selected Marlon Brown as interim city manager and moved toward making him Tom Barwin’s permanent replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jake and Connor Krug have mainly played doubles matches with other teammates in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch brothers grow as tennis players, individuals at Duke

Sophomore twins Connor and Jake Krug say their time playing tennis at Duke University has given them opportunities off the tennis court.

  • East County
  • Sports
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