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Rob Oglesby, Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's development director, says panels from the cottages that were wrecked by Hurricane Ian are salvageable. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 3, 2022
Hurricane Ian causes limited damage at Lakewood Ranch pet rescues

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch make it through Hurricane Ian with limited damage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2010
Commission grants club request

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to allow the Planning and Zoning Board to review about six issues with the zoning code that could alleviate Islandside project concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 8415 Midnight Pass Road has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,838 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 2, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 16-20 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Midnight Pass Road tops the week's sales at $4.78 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Hugh thinks about selecting the Patriots but changes his mind.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 28, 2015
Mote Aquarium manatees select the Super Bowl winners

Hugh and Buffett, two manatees at the Mote Marine Aquarium, selected their choices for the Super Bowl champions on Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Booker High boys basketball team huddles during a timeout against North Port High on Tuesday. The Tornadoes came back from and eight-point deficit to tie the game at 40 before ultimately losing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2022
Booker boys basketball wants to get back to glory days

The Tornadoes are inexperienced and on their third coach in three years, but a base of talent is there.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 6, 2020
Longboat Publix adding curbside pickup amid COVID-19 pandemic

Town Manager Tom Harmer said it will take at least two days for the Longboat Key Publix store to implement curbside service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton Lynx shortstop Devyn Flaherty, who attends Florida State, is an alumna of Sarasota's Riverview High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2023
Three notes on this week's Sarasota sports scene

A high-quality league begins play, a former Ram earns a top ranking, and a baseball star keeps finding success in Korea.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Co-Chairs Scott Anderson, Mary Dougherty and Anne Virag with two adoptable puppies.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 19, 2019
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans building project campaign

The Share the Puppy Love Luncheon was hosted March 19 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Black Tie
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County President and CEO Brian Hersh, incoming Visit Sarasota County President and CEO Erin Duggan and Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County President and CEO Erin Silk.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 24, 2023
New Sarasota County leaders meet the community

A panel discussion and members mixer was held at CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Wallace takes a nap with one of his beloved stuffed animals.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 4, 2023
Myakka City warthog gains fans on TikTok

Wallace the Warthog has nearly 100,000 followers and even receives gifts from fans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A home in the Oaks I tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $2,325,000. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,479 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 19, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 2-6 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

An Oaks I home on Webbs Cove tops the week's sales at $2.33 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County Mosquito Management patrols the entire county with a full-time crew of 20 and 11 more seasonal workers, treating for larvae and adult populations.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 19, 2023
No malaria on Longboat, but residents should take precautions

Residents should still try to stay safe from mosquitoes, said Town Manager Howard Tipton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioners Raymond Turner, James Satcher, Kevin Van Ostenbridge, Jason Bearden and George Kruse celebrated the opening of the 44th Avenue Bridge over the Braden River on Aug. 7. Commissioners Amanda Ballard and Mike Rahn were not in attendance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2023
Manatee County commissioners record new highs and lows

The decision to cut wetland protections sparks anger while the 44th Avenue extension generates joy.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse says his investigation for a possible DUI resulting in an April 20 accident is a "witch hunt."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 3, 2022
Manatee County commissioner calls DUI inquiry 'entirely political'

Commissioner George Kruse says the April 20 accident was careless driving, nothing more.

  • East County
  • News
Clark Park works at Korê Steakhouse in Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch, so he won't be getting any tips. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2022
New Lakewood Ranch restaurant doesn't accept tips

Korê Steakhouse, which opened April 10, brings a no-tipping policy to Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The town is considering new rules on temporary signs, but, heeding a Supreme Court ruling on sign regulations, is avoiding the issue of the sign'   s content.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 24, 2017
With court ruling in mind, Longboat considers new sign rules

Longboat Key plans June 13 open house to explain the coming changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bulls senior Lane Tomlinson (8) brushes off a George Jenkins High defender on a big play. Parrish Community High's win against George Jenkins High on Nov. 3 clinched the team's first playoff appearance.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2023
Parrish High football expects to land first playoff berth when brackets announced

The Bulls (7-3) finished the regular season with a 43-6 win over George Jenkins High at home Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
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
Although the city said the Epoch development met the standards in the zoning code, a group of residents are focused on setbacks as they attempt to overturn the city's decision. Rendering courtesy Seaward Development.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2019
Residents appeal downtown condo approval

A coalition of residents living on Gulfstream Avenue and Palm Avenue are challenging a planned 18-story project in their neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A right-hand turn lane begins just past the Rosedale entrance on S.R. 70. Aggressive drivers had made that lane an accident hotspot according to Rosedale residents.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2023
Rosedale searches for traffic solutions on SR 70 and Lena Road

FDOT and Manatee County Public Works officials discussed the community's concerns about the design of S.R. 70 and Lena Road.

  • East County
  • News
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