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Gavin Henderson ranks No. 5 in the state for scoring, as of Jan. 23, while playing for a charter school basketball program that's only in its second season.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 28, 2026
College hoops hopeful sticks it out at Lakewood Ranch Prep

Gavin Henderson, a junior guard, has powered the boys basketball program through its second season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarah Firstenberger was named CEO of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce in June.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 4, 2026
Siesta Key Chamber’s new leader takes the helm

Homegrown CEO Sarah Firstenberger brings fresh ideas and steady leadership to the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The dredging machine “Clearwater” digs a 13 foot, 180-foot-wide ditch on the bottom of New Pass, using pumps to carry the dredged sediment through miles-long pipes onto the northern end of Lido Key for a renourishment project.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 4, 2026
New Pass dredge clears way for more boat traffic

The Lido Key Beach renourishment project will have another beneficial effect: opening up New Pass to boaters, who will see navigational markers return for the first time in eight years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Puerto Rican singer and rapper Bad Bunny poses with Sarasota Orchestra maestro Giancarlo Guerrero and Guerrero's wife, Shirley, before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 9, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra maestro performs at Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

Giancarlo Guerrero joined Puerto Rican singer and rapper Bad Bunny on the field to conduct young string musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Police Department officer Michael Mathis measures the speed of drivers on Gulf of Mexico Drive. LKPD issued 4,000 traffic warnings and 1,900 citations in the 2025 fiscal year.
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Junior guard Jadyn Watts takes the ball downcourt for Cardinal Mooney girls basketball during a Jan. 17 game against The Villages Charter. After transferring from Sickles, she has been a top scorer amid an up-and-down season for the Cougars.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 21, 2026
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball learns troubles of title defense

The reigning FHSAA Class 3A state champion has struggled to stay in the win column but is starting to piece together the puzzle.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key Police Department Customer Service Specialist Ivan Zunz shakes hands with Police Chief Russ Mager at a Town Commission meeting Monday, Feb. 2. Zunz was recognized for 10 years with LKPD at the meeting.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 5, 2026
Ivan Zunz recognized for a decade with LKPD

The Zunz family have been involved in the Longboat Key community for decades. Ivan, a 10-year employee with the police department, wears many hats and is appreciated by town leaders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Texas-inspired barbecue has officially landed in Lakewood Ranch with Twisted Pit BBQ.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • October 18, 2025
Take a trip to hog heaven for National Pork Month

Here are three tasty spots to pig out during October — or any other month.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The one, the only, the Brownie Ice Cream Stack at Michael's on East.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 1, 2026
When Cupid calls, these Sarasota eateries have chocolatey answers

Get sweet at breakfast, lunch and dinner during Celebration of Chocolate Month (aka February).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Work by Janet Echelman in “Radical Softness” at Sarasota Art Museum through April 26.
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 6, 2026
New creations, global voices, celebrations light up our cultural horizon

Whether it's contemporary art from America, folk music from the Nordics or greatest hits from the radio, there's something for everyone this season.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Eugene Khutoryanskiy and Yana Parker are celebrating this Valentine's Day as fiances alongside their dogs Mittens and Jesse at Barks & Brews on Feb. 10.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 13, 2026
A little pet lovin' and squeezin' at University Town Center in Sarasota

Barks and Brews gives pet owners an opportunity to show their animals a little love at UTC.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The winners of an essay contest had the chance to read out their essays during the event, and they included fourth grader Lorelei Martin, second grader Olivia Batista, kindergartener Logan Hernandez, third grader Petronius Boles, first grader Jade Rivers and fifth grader Amara Berry, pictured here with Assistant Principal Jennifer Kahler.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 22, 2026
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus celebrates centennial anniversary

The school, founded in 1926, hosted a celebration on with speeches and performances honoring its history.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Former Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier has drafted an updated noise ordinance for the city, which was approved by the City Commission on first reading.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 11, 2025
City asks: How much noise is too much?

In a long-awaited new ordinance, the Sarasota City Commission says if you can hear it from 100 feet away, it's too loud.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gaby Bichanich, as a freshman, entered winter break as ODA girls basketball's leading scorer.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 6, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Gaby Bichanich

The freshman guard powers The Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball team on offense.

  • East County
  • Sports
Taylore Lantz and Christine Sullivan walk at Waterside Place on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. as members of Run the Ranch.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 11, 2026
Club gives runners opportunity to Run the Ranch

The club was founded by Felipe Rojas and Alex Wordsworth, who wanted members to have social opportunities along with workouts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Senior Taylor Ford competes at the FHSAA Class 2A-District 12 Championship Jan. 24 at Braden River High School. She won silver in Olympic style for the 139-pound weight class as the Pirates claimed their fourth straight district title.
  • 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
Myakka City Elementary first graders Delanee Verly and Emma Kelly check out the wide variety of books for sale during the CommUNITY Night.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 1, 2026
Myakka City Elementary hosts Community Night

In honor of Literacy Week, Myakka City Elementary families gathered to play games, paint a mural, and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Investigators in 1999 linked the burned-out van found near the
intersection of Myrtle Street and North Orange Avenue in Sarasota to homicide victim Esco Hunter Jr.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 17, 2026
Sarasota man arrested on 1999 cold-case homicide

A burning van was found to belong to a man found dead a day later.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paisley Binswanger poses for a photo. The four-year varsity player hopes to reach 1,500 points and 300 assists by the time her career with Sarasota High girls basketball concludes in February 2026.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 10, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Paisley Binswanger

The senior guard leads the Sailors in several statistical categories and signed with Samford in November.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County administrators address the Manatee Chamber of Commerce Dec. 8. From left to right: Deputy county administrators Corey Stutte, Bryan Parnell, Courtney De Pol and County Administrator Charlie Bishop.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 17, 2025
Convention Center expansion tops 'state of Manatee County' presentation

County administrators spoke to the Manatee Chamber of Commerce at its December luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
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