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A concept drawing of John Ringling Boulevard highlights several goals of the new code, including more native landscaping, more multimodal transit options and stronger connections between neighborhoods. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • March 25, 2015
St. Armands highlights vision of city’s new code

After weeks of working with residents on Sarasota’s barrier islands, the Urban Design Studio illustrated what a form-based code may look like in those areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
From the Sarasota Ballet's Margaret Barbieri Conservatory is Macie Miersch, 14, who performs a classical ballet dance between dinner courses.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 2, 2024
Selby Gardens dazzles NYE with lights, ballet, front-row seats to fireworks

Guests rang in 2024 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens with an elegant evening packed with fun.

  • Black Tie
Braden River High rising senior tight end Cody Kawcak.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Cody Kawcak

The rising senior Braden River High tight end will be a key contributor to the Pirates in the fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Career soldier Christopher Blauvelt is dropped off during a procession to honor him before the Rosedale Golf Classic.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 7, 2023
Rosedale golf tournament helps buy homes for severely injured veterans

Career soldier Christopher Blauvelt is the latest to benefit from an adaptive home through Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bishop Animal Shelter Director Keith Pratt gets a visit from Elmer the cat at Bishop Animal Shelter on Oct. 15.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 1, 2021
Bishop Animal Shelter readies for donation to county

Donation of a $10 million pet animal facility has Manatee County considering its options.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of the completed first phase of The Bay. The circular sunset pier at the top has been redesigned as a crescent for ecological purposes. (Courtesy Bay Park Conservancy)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 19, 2022
Board recommends $48M bond for second phase of The Bay project

With The Bay grand opening set for Oct. 14-23, the Bay Park Improvement Board recommends approval of TIF financing for phase two of the $150 million, 53-acre project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The groundbreaking is commemorated.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 1, 2023
Groundbreaking held for Sarasota’s first veterans housing development

The community celebrated the project, a collaborative effort that involved the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and St. Vincent de Paul Cares.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Riverview High and Venice High defensive back Charles Brantley started 11 games for Michigan State University in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2023
See these former area football stars on Saturdays

The Sarasota area has several alumni playing at the highest levels of college football.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Barbara Thurston, Barbara Pressman and Barbara Stanton
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota, Longboat women bond over shared name: Barbara

Barbaras from around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and the Keys meet up every month to network and help the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dani Ziegler and Morgan Tinl with the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch are grateful for funds raised during Divas and Dogs as well as funds from grants to care for animals like Zayda, who needs emergency medical services.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 13, 2023
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch to host fashion show

The Divas and Dogs event at Lakewood Ranch Country Club will raise money for the nonprofit's general expenses while a grant helps pay for medical expenses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sisterhood for Good is a group of women who have joined together to make philanthropy affordable.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 3, 2024
Sisterhood for Good makes philanthropy affordable

The Lakewood Ranch nonprofit shows how powerful a group of women can be when they combine forces for a cause.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The war is here, personal
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 8, 2023
The war is here, personal

The Israel-Hamas War is being fought 7,000 miles away. But within the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community, the war is touching families directly. Everyone "must thrust himself … into this struggle."

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Clayton Dees has picked up six NCAA Division I offers as of May 25.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High quarterback feels heat of recruiting process

Rising senior Clayton Dees has offers from Appalachian State and Florida International, among other schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
The chickens line up for a dust bath in a restaurant bus tub.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2023
Sentinel chickens used to monitor Manatee County mosquitos

Flocks of chickens across the county keep tabs on three mosquito-borne viruses.

  • East County
  • News
Willie Thomas of Camp Gladiator gives inspiration to Lakewood Ranch'  s Maria DeCarlo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 30, 2017
Workouts a great fit for Mall at UTC in Sarasota

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Chris McComas, the co-founder of MVP Sports  and Social, hopes he can get a hole-in-one while using the putter as a pool stick. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 24, 2022
MVP Sports and Social starts mini golf league in Lakewood Ranch

The new mini golf league at The Fish Hole in Lakewood Ranch offers unique challenges.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dr. Mona Jain Middle School eighth grader Anthony Mundo participates in a hands-on Woz Ed lesson on density.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2023
Career-ready curriculum expands in Manatee County School District

All eighth graders will use Woz Ed kits to engage in hands-on lessons.

  • East County
  • Schools
Braden River junior running back/receiver Yahshua Edwards celebrates after a touchdown against Lakewood Ranch. The Pirates need to score when they have the opportunity in the red zone.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 8, 2023
Braden River High football beats Lakewood Ranch High for eighth-straight year

The Pirates took down the Mustangs 41-23 at home.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cedric Saunders played football at Ohio State University and with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining the Bucs, and later the Detroit Lions, in a off-field capacity.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2023
Sarasota High School inducts 6 graduates into Hall of Fame

The inductees included Sarasota's first Black mayor, pro athletes and a science researcher.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Officer Josh Connors said there are usually more boats out on a Sunday afternoon.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 10, 2019
One day on a Longboat Key police boat

Officer Josh Connors patrols waters off of Longboat on Sunday, June 30. Part of two stories on the police department's water rescue apparatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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