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Gabriel Chiha and Julianna Chin
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 21, 2023
Graduation 2023: Riverview High School

Students celebrated the future as they received their diplomas.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Temple Beth Israel celebrated Rosh Hashanah with a lunch after their service at Michael's On East.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 17, 2023
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah with annual lunch

Temple members dined together at Michael's On East after service to celebrate the Jewish New Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Garey and Asima Palmer served pancakes at last year's breakfast.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
Save the date . . . to eat!

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Natural attractions like beaches are one of the main scoring criteria for Travel + Leisure's best islands ranking.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 25, 2023
Longboat Key named one of the best US islands

The newest rankings from travel magazine Travel + Leisure place Longboat Key as No. 7 of the best U.S. islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allison Coleman, a second grader at Myakka City Elementary School, snuggles with Ruby Sue, the school's future therapy dog, while reading to her.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 28, 2023
Therapy dogs gain popularity in East County schools

Myakka City, McNeal and Tara elementary schools see benefits of having therapy dogs on campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
“We Are All Pearls” by Brazilian artist Whittney de Araujo references Johannes Vermeer’s famous “Girl With a Pearl Earring” painting as a way to illustrate that beauty in art isn’t only relegated to the classic blond-haired, blue-eyed muse.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 11, 2023
Art exhibition's tribute to cultural diversity goes on the road

Now in its 20th season, the outdoor juried exhibition "Embracing Our Differences" will open Jan. 22 at Bayfront Park.

  • Arts + Culture
Code Enforcement Officer John Lally, left, will be replaced by Susan Stahley, right.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 5, 2015
Sarasota County Code Enforcement Officer John Lally to retire from Siesta Key

Lally served on Siesta Key for 13 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janelle Wagman, owner of Coastal Creations Décor, stood alongside her designs made of wood and resin.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 17, 2023
Town departments, organizations meet Longboaters at open house

The outdoor community market and open house was held at Longboat Key Bayfront Park with a dozen vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Santa is making his grand entrance at University Town Center Nov. 11.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2023
Santa is making his way to University Town Center in Sarasota

UTC will kickoff the holiday season with Santa's Grand Arrival Parade and After-Party Show on Saturday, Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 19, 2022
Rabbi Noam Marans continues AJC Lunch and Learn series

The lunch discussion series was held July 19 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Congressman Vern Buchanan presents the Congressional Veteran Commendation award to Richard Petrucci. (Photo  by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2022
Former Navy pilot reaches great heights

Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Petrucci continues to serve the military community long after his retirement and was honored with the Congressional Veteran Commendation award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber hosts Networking at Noon at Lazy Lobster

Members came together for a midday island mingling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County's Charles and Elaine Johnston evacuate to Freedom Elementary School due to concerns of storm surge at their home during Hurricane Idalia.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 1, 2023
Manatee County schools prepared for the next storm

Hurricane Idalia served as test run for residents and schools that become shelters.

  • East County
  • Schools
Nancy Curtis feeds a baby bird during one of her volunteering shifts, which is one of her favorite activities.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 15, 2018
Save Our Seabirds volunteers take flight

Numerous Longboat Key residents volunteer at Save Our Seabirds to help local wildlife.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hezekiah Coblentz, a Braden River Middle School sixth grader, says he likes all the teachers at band camp.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 9, 2023
Visual and performing arts camp a high note for Manatee students

Students participating in the School District of Manatee County's art and band camps develop their artistic talents.

  • East County
  • Schools
Riverview High junior Ben Skaggs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ben Skaggs

The Riverview High junior is having a breakout cross-country season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2023
George L. Spoll

George L. Spoll, 89, of Longboat Key, FL, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2022, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Jake Parsons, 26, said he'll spend up to three hours playing pickleball with friends if he has the time, and tries to play three to four times a week.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 27, 2023
Pickleball gets its hooks into a younger audience in East County

The sport is catching on with high school and young adult athletes in the area as it explodes nationally.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney won a district title Feb. 3 with a 70-30 win over Bradenton Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2023
Trio of stars lead Sarasota's Cardinal Mooney to No. 4 class ranking

The Cougars are seeking a third-straight trip to the state Final Four.

  • East County
  • Sports
County Administrator Scott Hopes speaks at a town hall event. (File photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 2, 2022
After Manatee administrator contract disagreements, officials say it’s still business as usual

The county clerk's allegations place additional stress on the commissioners, who clash on the administrator's job performance.

  • East County
  • News
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