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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2020
Andrew Novak wins the 2020 Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

It is the 24-year-old's first professional victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
An aerial rendering of Premier Park's upcoming racket and aquatic center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 26, 2023
$39M aquatics/racket sports complex advances in Manatee County

Commissioners gave approval to the Premier Park project that will feature a 50-meter competition pool.

  • East County
  • News
Daytona's Jo Stevens and Kathy Gately play along with Tyler Austenfeld at the first Aloha UkeFest on Feb. 25, 2023.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 27, 2023
Ukulele Festival in Lakewood Ranch brings together talent

Renowned musician Tyler “Ten Thumbs” Austenfeld highlighted the first Aloha UkeFest, held by the Lakewood Ranch Communities Activities Club Aloha Ukulele.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the ice skating rink at the new St. Armands Circle Winter Spectacular.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 15, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 17-23

The best of British ballet comes to Sarasota, which will also play host to comedy, live music, tribute acts and world class theater this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Boglarka “Bo” Lengyel used the Emerging Educators to become a certified second grade teacher at Pine View School. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
Foundation helps place teachers in classrooms

Through the Emerging Educators program, the Barancik Foundation has helped place around 25 teachers in Sarasota classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch football handles Seminole in season opener

The Mustangs won 38-16 at home

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization intends to have a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land by June 2018.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Bayfront planning group sets target date

By June 2018, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 wants to have a plan for the bayfront. In the meantime, they want to generate some activity on the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 10, 2019
Not too late to donate

The town's Toys for Tots drive continues through Dec. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
County Administrator Scott Hopes served as Manatee County administrator for 22 months.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 9, 2022
Manatee administrator says county government now more efficient

Scott Hopes says his reshuffling of departments and responsibilities in Manatee County government is now complete.

  • East County
  • News
Alice Gest with John Reuss. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2019
East County serves up soup with soul

East County serves up soup with soul

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jack Rozance and Scott Weusthoff at the 2020 Veterans Day celebration, which was hampered by the arrival of Tropical Storm Eta. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 1, 2021
Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosts Veterans Day drive

The club is collecting money, sneakers and bikes for Turning Points' Yellow Ribbon Program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A concept rendering included with the application material shows the proposed facade of the hotel along Fourth Street and Lemon Avenue. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2020
Planning Board overrules staff on Rosemary sidewalk plans

Although city planners recommended against it, the Planning Board authorized a curb cut on Fourth Street to accommodate a two-lane parking entrance for a forthcoming hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Island residents have drawn the city’s attention to issues associated with large vacation rentals in their neighborhoods like this seven-bedroom Lido Key home advertised as “sleeping 25.”
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2020
City to pursue rules targeting ‘hotel houses’

A lobbying campaign from barrier islands residents has spurred officials to take action against large vacation rentals in single-family neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lt. Robert Pereyra wears his summer uniform, which is cooler, lighter and more comfortable than the class B uniform.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 7, 2020
Six road deputies coming to Manatee County with two likely headed to Lakewood Ranch area

Manatee County commissioners approve more deputies so Sheriff's Office can keep up with growth, such as being experienced in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 10, 2009
Sarasota could delete concealed weapons law

A citizen's e-mail could lead to a concealed weapons ordinance from 1971 being stricken from the city code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At a Nov. 18 meeting, Dan Lear of DSDG Architects presented a concept image depicting the proposed design of a parklet on St. Armands Circle. Amenities include a stage, rocking chairs and lighting. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 24, 2020
St. Armands group advances parklet plan

The St. Armands Business Improvement District also wants to work with city staff on plans to potentially allow housing and hotels in the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet, like many other local organizations, had to improvise to perform in 2020.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 28, 2021
Sarasota arts organizations fought for a return to normalcy in a trying year

It was a trying year full of innovation, frustration and ultimately a return to performing for Sarasota's arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 10, 2022
Thunder By The Bay rocks the runway

More than 40 models strutted the runway on Feb. 10.

  • Black Tie
The Night Market, which takes place each month, was held July 21. (Photos by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 25, 2022
Christmas arrives early at UTC's Night Market

The event featured some Christmas cheer alongside the summer offerings of local vendors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 23, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A lot hinges on this call

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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