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A boat decorated as a Christmas tree makes its way down the bay for the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.10.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes could have his contract extended at Tuesday's Manatee County Commission meeting. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2022
More drama on tap at Manatee County Commission meeting

County Clerk Angel Colonneso launches an attack on the administrator, whose contract is up for extension.

  • East County
  • News
Cedars Tennis Resort's clubhouse was closed for one day last week after a lightning strike. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Cedars Tennis Resort reopens after lightning strike scare

Firefighters were at the scene for two-and-a-half hours last week responding to an alarm triggered by an electrical issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Formerly know as “black bellied tree-ducks”, black-bellied whistling ducks spend more time perching in trees, telephone lines or railings than other ducks.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • May 21, 2021
Bird of the week: Black-bellied whistling duck

Species came to America seeking a better life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Plans to add 10 roundabouts to the U.S. 41 "multimodal corridor" will cost $60 million.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 11, 2014
CONA talks traffic, roundabouts

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations, CONA, featured a three-person panel Monday night, discussing a proposed $60 million project to transform a key section of U.S. 41.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Grapevine's Allison Imre gives advice about getting involved in the community, as she is doing here wth Venice's Lynn Massaroni at Bartending for a Cause at the Polo Grill & Bar in 2018.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Mentors' advice comes at speed of sound in Lakewood Ranch

Jay Heater writes about mentors' program hosted by the Young Leaders Alliance in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Parking is allowed on one side of Broadway Street. Additional restrictions are under consideration on other streets.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 6, 2019
Package of parking changes pleases residents

Village neighbors like what town proposes but hopes idea of residents-only permit remains under consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative president Michéle Des Verney Redwine has a full slate of panels, student exhibitions, community programs and more set for 2021. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 17, 2021
Arts Collaborative aims to be busy in 2021

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative plans to nonprofit kicks off a busy year with a panel discussion on Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Rogan & Associates

The financial planning firm Rogan & Associates will celebrate the opening of its new East County location with a special open house tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Ranch CDDs to develop master beautification plan

The landscaping plan will help Lakewood Ranch plan for future landscaping needs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2009
Officers receive awards for life-saving work

Longboat Key police officers rescued a 23-year-old Bradenton woman from Sarasota Bay in June after she was swept off a sailboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 10, 2020
Lillian Janice Howle

Lillian Janice Howle, fondly known as “Miss Janice”, 91, passed away peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on Monday, November 30, 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon

The rails-to-trails pathway's progress into downtown is nearly complete, and with it the vision of a wide range of supporters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh was criticized for asking to add neighbors and others to vaccination list.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 18, 2021
Manatee County Commissioner apologizes for asking to add names to vaccination list

One Manatee County commissioner calls Vanessa Baugh's email to add names to vaccination list "a terrible mistake" and a show of favoritism.

  • East County
  • News
The male wild turkey, also known as a gobbler or tom, will strut, fan out its tail and gobble to attract hens.  (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • April 16, 2021
Bird of the week: Wild turkey

Hunted to near extinction, their resurgence is a conservation success story.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office) Sarasota County deputy Michelle Pufnock cradles the kitten she saved from traffic Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 26, 2014
Sarasota deputy rescues kitten

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputy Michelle Pufnock saved a black kitten wandering through traffic near the intersection of Beneva Road and Webber Street Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gary Bergstrom taught Angela Horan to shoot pool even though she was using a left ventricular assist device.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
The beat goes on for heart transplant recipient in Myakka City

Myakka City woman finds a new heart, and the love of her life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 22, 2012
Board to hear noise solution

Sarasota County Commissioners have the option to add $21,060 to the 2013 fiscal year budget to fund overtime hours for enhanced noise ordinance enforcement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2017
Noise violation, shoplifting top this week's cops corner

Read about crime in East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
This rendering shows possible property layouts for adding accessory dwelling units. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2020
Accessory dwellings considered by Manatee

Dumped a year ago by commissioners, the concept of allowing one-bedroom units is being reconsidered.

  • East County
  • News
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