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Demolition of Pattigeorge's took place in June 2018.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 4, 2020
Town moves ahead on new rules for restaurant parking

Buccaneer owners submit plans for 8,600 square foot bayfront spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton Area Visitors and Convention Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione says the improvements will improve branding and the customer's experience.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2019
Manatee County plans Premier improvements in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County considers improvements at Premier Sports Campus to improve customer experience, attract collegiate play.

  • East County
  • News
Karlenn Peluso in the Billabong Black Magic skirt and True Blue Vibes Seas the Day tank at T.Georgiano’s Boutique.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 4, 2018
Fashion Insider: Denim Miniskirts

Here's how to bring back miniskirts in the sophisticated way.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 2, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Whoa!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lucille Messina said her husband, Karl, has always been her rock. Here they celebrate a birthday with Jacklyn.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2022
Lakewood Ranch author tells of painful but loving journey with disabled daughter

Lucille Messina says that every day is special to hear "Momma."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 2, 2018
Longboat Key Club kicks off social season

Club members gathered at the Harbourside Ballroom Dec. 2 to mark the beginning of season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
There is a proposal to redevelop the six units at 551 Broadway into four single-family structures.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 17, 2021
Longboat Key leaders to consider proposed Broadway redevelopment

The proposal would reduce the number of units at 551 Broadway from six to four single-family structures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 3, 2019
Sarasota YMCA hosts Circle of Champions Celebration

The inaugural event was held May 2 at the home of Stanley Kane.

  • Black Tie
Kassie Cross was an innings eater for Riverview High softball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 19, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Recognizing hard work

A tribute to the athletes whose seasons may be cut short.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2009
Fire Chief Halas signs off

Longboat Key Fire-Rescue Chief Julius Halas officially leaves Longboat Key after 10 years today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The bridge is 61 years old.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 12, 2018
Plans set for 2019 overhaul of Longboat Pass Bridge

The bridge is considered obsolete.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse has said the development of a master trail system has been one of his top priorities since taking office.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 4, 2022
Manatee County approves funding toward design of trail system

Commissioners earmark $1.5 million for the design of trail system that would link Sarasota and Hillsborough counties. The money is part of the $78.3 million the county is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act.

  • East County
  • News
The DUNDU production brought a light giant to UnGala.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 19, 2019
The Ringling's UnGala makes a roaring return

"UnGala 2019: the evolution" was held Oct. 19 at the Circus Arts Conservatory.

  • Black Tie
Emma Weyant won a silver medal in the Women's 400-Meter IM at the Olympics on Saturday night. Photo courtesy Mike Lewis/USA Swimming.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 28, 2021
Local athletes make Sarasota proud at Tokyo Olympics

Two of Sarasota's four athletes at the Olympics are coming home with hardware.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chair Mike Moran said the goal of the first phase of funding should be allocated toward providing food and shelter.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 27, 2020
County creates allocation plan for relief funding

The county will focus on businesses and individuals in the first $18.9 million funding phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
University of Virginia sophomore Danny walker shot a 212 at the NCAA Regional in Franklin, Tenn., May  16-18 to help lead the Cavaliers into the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2016
An ace under pressure

Lakewood Ranch grad leads Virginia to men's golf national championship tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mason Amyx and Cayla Fulkerson use the groceries they bought to make their lunches.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 30, 2021
Beyond the Spectrum expands facility in Sarasota

The nonprofit will add 2,500 square feet of space to address its growing waitlist of students. AND Beyond the Spectrum adds space to handle demand..

  • East County
  • Schools
A self-guided tour of Historic Spanish Gardens is included, along with access to Selby Gardens' downtown campus.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 21, 2021
Selby Gardens plans to launch boat tour in January

Full-day tour will take visitors from downtown location to Historic Spanish Point and back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River Soccer Club's U11 boys team is currently ranked 60th in the U.S.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 2, 2020
Skills, accountability the soccer goal for Braden River SC

The U11 club is ranked nationally by GotSoccer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee Technical College students Rocio Fonseca and Humdaan Saeed partcipate in the SkillsUSA commerical baking competition.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 14, 2019
Skill on display

Manatee Technical College hosts SkillsUSA competition.

  • East County
  • News
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