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By Jack Nelson |
December 15, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Kelis McGrady

The junior averaged a double-double through Braden River's first eight games of 2025-26.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
December 1, 2025

Christmas comes early to Longboat's north end

Attendees packed the grounds of Longboat Island Chapel on Nov. 30 for the opening evening of Christmas in the Garden.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
January 14, 2026

Former minor league player will lead The Out-of-Door Academy baseball program

Jordan Guerrero, a right-handed pitcher in the San Diego Padres' organization, brings a "contagious" energy to the Thunder.

East County
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 6, 2026

AirBnB renter demands $1,500 or threatens a negative review

A Longboat AirBnB guest threatened to leave a negative review if money wasn’t sent by the property manager. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Marty Fugate |
January 18, 2026

A theater critic's top picks of the season

Productions on Sarasota stages slyly snoop on the human condition.

Arts + Culture

By Jack Nelson |
January 27, 2026

Braden River High girls weightlifting team builds with belief

By undergoing a culture reset, the Pirates have become a powerhouse.

East County
Sports

By Madison Bierl |
January 24, 2026

Manatee School District breaks ground for new Lakewood Ranch high school

AAA High School, located at Rangeland Parkway and Post Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch, is set to open to ninth and 10th graders in August 2027.

East County
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
January 20, 2026

BounceBack Pickle succeeds at intersection of sport and sustainability

Dillon Rosenthal, a graduate from The Out-of-Door Academy, has found a niche by recycling pickleballs.

East County
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 21, 2026

Church may offer space for north-end Longboat community center

“The stars have aligned” as the newest potential space for a north-end community center has been identified.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
January 28, 2026

Longboat Key resident jockeys for space on the track

Sarah Frederick recounted her 55-year career riding as a jockey, part of an early wave of women in the sport.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
January 4, 2026

New seating option a hit at the Sarasota Polo Club

The Mallet Club at midfield has been packed each week since the Dec. 21 season opener.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
January 22, 2026

Academy at Glengary offers a bridge for those recovering from mental illnesses

Members of the Sarasota nonprofit gain experience with career skills through options that include cooking meals, designing content and practicing phone reception skills.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 13, 2025

Palm Aire Women's Club members learn to salsa

Club members were treated to a performance and dance lessons from the Tania Vergara Dance-Theater.

East County
Neighbors

By S.T. Cardinal |
January 28, 2026

Longboat Key isn't crime-free, but it's close

The Florida barrier island has a lower crime rate than the national average in every category, but the town's new police chief still has goals for the new year.