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Dave Sparks on his home court.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 22, 2021
Longtime Longboat Key tennis pro heads off to another court

Dave Sparks is moving on from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates Small Business Awards

The winners in four categories were honored at a luncheon on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA senior David Grain returned from a sprained ankle to lead the Thunder to its first victory of the season.
  • By Carson Jungers and Jake Romine |
  • September 21, 2013
ODA notches first win

The Out-of-Door Academy dominated Citrus Park Christian Sept. 20, as the Thunder defeated the Eagles 42-0 and ended its three-game losing streak.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Park East at Azario's Lily Wojtkowski loves creating comics. (Courtesy of Lily Wojtkowski)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch 12-year-old delivers comic strip plot twists with pet rat 'Pretzel'

Lily Wojtkowski turns her love of doodling into a comic book featuring her pet rat, Pretzel.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lisa Nichols attaches a basket to a bicycle at the Backyard Bike Shop on Longboat Key. She has co-owned the shop with her husband, Charlie, since the late ’90s.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 12, 2014
Backyard Bike Shop co-owner becomes co-mechanic

After 20 years in the medical field, Lisa Nichols is taking on new duties at the business she owns with her husband.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 1, 2021
Asolo Rep plans sale of elaborate costume inventory

After decades without a costume sale, Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its doors at their Koski Production Center, offering a bargain sale on elaborate costumes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amy Lowrance drops off her daughter Sophie at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School for her first day of third grade.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 17, 2020
Students return to school in Lakewood Ranch area

School District of Manatee County opens its campuses to students for the start of a new school year.

  • East County
  • News
Barrie spent years directing theater students in Sarasota.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 18, 2020
Turning the Page: Former Sarasota resident Zara Barrie releases self-help book

Former Sarasota resident Zara Barrie releases self-help book that heads in a different direction.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key has started conversations for 2023 hurricane season preparations.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 14, 2022
Hurricane season wraps up on Longboat Key

The town spent about $645,000 in preparation and recovery from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 24, 2021
100 roses for Rose

Rose Bauer receives parade in Del Webb for 100th birthday

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2020
High-profile Sarasota projects hope to make major strides in 2020

How do the groups overseeing these planning efforts intend to get it done?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Steve Litschauer stands with Lakewood Ranch CERT President Jim Emanuelson,  his "eyes and ears."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 17, 2022
Manatee County Emergency Management provides behind-the-scenes tour in Bradenton

Manatee County's Emergency Management presents a behind-the-scenes look to Lakewood Ranch's CERT.

  • East County
  • News
The two-story home on Halyard Lane includes an enclosed elevator shaft.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 2, 2017
Country Club Shores residents organize against exceptions to Key height restrictions

On Monday, the Town Commission will consider adjustments to these exceptions in the town code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tina Bazell, Toni Auteri, Toni Coit and Bianca Scheip
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 14, 2021
After 40 years on St. Armands Circle, Toni's Too is still a constant in a changing world

European Alterations by Toni and Toni’s Too is on its third location, but loyal customers have followed at every turn.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lesley Rife and Karen Pashkow in hats similar to what they'll wear for the fashion show.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 14, 2022
Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show plans for garden party

The thrift store will bring back its annual fashion show, which was canceled in 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mora Jordan, an animal care specialist at the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch, works with Susan Giroux, the vice president of the nonprofit's board of directors, to take care of the animals, such as Princess, a pointer mix.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2021
Paws(itive) effort in Lakewood Ranch

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts Divas and Dogs fashion show fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
The Myakka area saw Manatee County’s largest struggles from Hurricane Ian. (File photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2022
Myakka residents want better hurricane response communication

Attendees at a county meeting in Myakka City said they hoped to see a quicker response.

  • East County
  • News
The county code will now prohibit the docking or anchoring of boats in public parks between midnight and 6 a.m.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 6, 2017
Changes approved to Sarasota County park and beach regulations

Docking and anchoring boats overnight is now prohibited.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The steak frites features chimichurri Sauce and french fries.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 31, 2023
Post Kitchen and Bar in Sarasota puts a new twist on old favorites

The restaurant at The Shoppes at University Town Center features seafood and craft cocktails.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 28, 2020
School district considers two days off for students

Superintendent Brennan Asplen proposed Oct. 12 and Nov. 18 as two planning days for teachers.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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