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High water from Hurricane Idalia's storm surge presented obstacles for Longboat Key first responders.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 5, 2023
Emergency services kept vigilant eye on Longboat Key during Idalia

Police and fire departments rode out the storm on the island to be in position to respond to emergencies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After launching a bike rental program at St. Armands Circle earlier this year, the city added a second station in the Palm Avenue parking garage. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2020
City happy with early bike rental results

Officials believe a bike share program could become a valuable part of the city's transportation infrastructure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
NBP dragon boat Coach Angela Long and nine NBP teammates were selected to represent Team USA at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships. (Not pictured: Duneska Grant.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2023
East County dragon boat paddler picked for US Senior Women's team

Mandy Boyers' selection to the team was years in the making.

  • East County
  • Sports
O'Lyn Callahan with her purse painting. She used this painting as a study to learn how to get an object to come off the page. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 26, 2022
Former organist's paintings featured at Longboat Key's All Angels Church

O'Lyn Callahan spent most of her life devoted to music until she brought a friend to an art class.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The amount of storm debris is being estimated to double that of Hurricane Irma, and will take several months to complete. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 4, 2022
Sarasota begins storm debris collection Wednesday

Hurricane Ian debris collection operations will begin on Oct. 5. With twice the volume of Hurricane Irma, it is expected to take several months to complete.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The historic McAlpin House at 1530 Cross Street occupies a key parcel in the redevelopment plans of Orange Pineapple LLC for a 3.1-acre site in downtown.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 12, 2023
Request to demolish historic Sarasota house tabled by City Commission

Developer Orange Pineapple LLC wants a permit to take down the historic McAlpin House if it can't find a place to move it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The five-year plan includes a replacement of the current Station 11 along Wauchula Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 23, 2023
New fire station rated for major hurricane approved for Myakka City

Willis Smith will start construction on the new station in November.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Wednesday has confirmed a death from the coronavirus.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 18, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center confirms patient who died tested positive for coronavirus

Patient who died at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center tested positive for coronavirus.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High senior pitcher Sam Klanot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2023
A Sarasota-area spring high school sports preview

As spring contests begin next week, a look at the teams and players to watch in each sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kirt and Mary Ann Bopp in their home after a walk.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 29, 2019
Persons of Health: For the retired couple, daily exercise is a way of life

Kirt and Mary Ann Bopp walk half the length of Longboat every morning.

  • Health
Dave Daily of Braden River VFW Post 12055 was the grand marshal in 2019, the last time the Tribute to Heroes Parade was held. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 9, 2022
Tribute to Heroes parade to return to Lakewood Ranch

After a two-year layoff due to the pandemic, more than 75 groups are expected to march in the parade at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA Professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Charles Brantley (0) intercepts a pass against Michigan. The former Riverview defensive back is a big part of the Spartan's defensive plan. (Photo courtesy of Michigan State Athletics)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2022
As college football begins, a bumper crop of area alumni to watch on the gridiron

Sarasota has infused a lot of talent into the NCAA ranks over the years. The 2022 group is no different.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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
The Braden River High Marching Band of Pirates finished fifth at the Florida Marching Band Championships on Nov. 11.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2023
Parrish, Braden River High marching bands place high at state championships

Pride of Parrish Marching Band finished third while Marching Band of Pirates earned the fifth-place trophy.

  • East County
  • Schools
The administration area of the school has been reconfigured to have a single point of entry. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2022
Braden River Middle renovations near completion

The School District of Manatee County takes advantage of summer months to continue renovations, which include a newly configured administration area and a cafeteria expansion.

  • East County
  • Schools
As children, Kayleen (Anna Newbury) and Doug (Alex Rodriguez) forge a relationship written in blood — and it stays that way — in "Gruesome Playground Injuries." (Photo: Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 3, 2020
'Gruesome Playground Injuries' leaves a mark

Characters' journey funny and painful — and that's no accident

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2023
Tampa man dies in I-75 crash in Bradenton

A driver lost control, swerving from interstate lanes to exit at S.R. 64 exit ramp.

  • East County
  • News
Palm Aire's Nick Barbi is seeking members for his new Science and Technology Society.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 21, 2022
Unique club seeks science-minded members in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

Nick Barbi hosts his first Science and Technology Society event with restaurateur Ed Chiles as the main speaker.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bryan Kearse.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Bryan Kearse

The Braden River High wide receiver had a huge game against Southeast High

  • East County
  • Sports
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