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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2022
Winter Spectacular wows in St. Armands Circle

The highly debated Winter Spectacular opened Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Administrative Assistant Marilyn Dzikas retired Aug. 7 after 30 years of service with the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Longtime face of police department retires

Marilyn Dzikas worked under five Longboat Key police chiefs. She retired Aug. 7 after serving the town for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ellie Mooney, Kraig Swartz, and Anat Cogan star in "Visit Joe Whitefeather (and bring the family!)" at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 12, 2023
FST's 'Visit Joe Whitefeather' exposes tall tale concocted with good intentions

When a dying town uses a dead Native American hero to attract tourists, it strikes a deal with the devil.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Booker senior running back Ahmad Hunter was the area's leading rusher in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2023
Foundation set for Booker High football to make postseason run

In year two under Head Coach Scottie Littles, the Tornadoes want to make a leap.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA baseball (20-8) will play North Florida Christian (21-5) at 1 p.m. Monday at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers in a FHSAA Class 2A state semifinal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2022
ODA baseball, Lakewood Ranch High softball headed to state tournament

The Thunder will play Monday in Fort Myers while the Mustangs will play Friday in Clermont.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Manatee Admirals hockey team combines players from Lakewood Ranch High and Parrish Community High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2023
High school ice hockey in Florida still on ice

However, the Manatee Admirals team gives students the chance to experience similar opportunities.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Commissioners Betsy Benac, Vanessa Baugh and their colleagues Dec. 1 will approve for the general fund to finance indigent healthcare.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 30, 2015
Manatee County Commission to approve healthcare funding option

At its meeting Dec. 1, the commission will move $4 million from its general fund to finance indigent healthcare.

  • East County
  • News
ODA girls soccer junior Abbey Burwood.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Abbey Burwood

The ODA girls soccer midfielder helped her team win the SSAC tournament Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dominic and Elizabeth Zaccone sold their home at 541 Harbor Point Road to Pierre McCormick, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $7,712,800.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 17, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 1-5 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bay Isles home on Harbor Point Road tops the week's sales at $7.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Averleigh Cross can't wait to start kindergarten at Freedom Elementary School. She's looking forward to learning how to read better.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 9, 2023
First day of kindergarten can be emotional time for parents

Parents often have a hard time deciding whether to cry or celebrate as they drop off their kindergartner on the first day of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
A ruddy turnstone searches the wrack line.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 22, 2023
Seaweed line on beach is important commodity for birds, shore health

Environmental stewards explain why the wrack line is an important part of the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maya Schultz and Maeva Ginsberg-Klemmt let some some screams after winning the A Final of the Women's U17 2x (7:36.96) at the 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2023
Sarasota-area sporting events to watch this summer

School is out, but the sports calendar keeps rolling along with big events in a variety of disciplines.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
Inaugural Savor the Sounds concert a big hit with residents

Longboat Key residents braved the chilly evening for the Chamber of Commerce's first concert with more to come.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terry Segal and Andrew Warren
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 10, 2023
Longboat Key Democratic Club holds first meeting of the season

The club hosted a former state attorney to discuss "The Crisis of Voter Suppression and What We Can Do About It."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gary Sawyer, the director of transportation and vehicle maintenance for the School District of Manatee County, says an electric bus could be an exciting adventure and learning experience for the district. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 17, 2021
Driven to be green in Manatee County

The School District of Manatee County hopes to receive funding for an electric bus.

  • East County
  • News
Jaden Blank won the Level 10 All-Around Championship (78.750) at the 2022 Florida Men's State Championships. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student is a state champion gymnast

Lakewood Ranch High junior Jaden Blank hopes to land spot in the 2022 U.S. Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 7, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 6

This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Island Chapel got creative when decorating for their "Wipe It Clean" charity event.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 20, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel charity event collects truckload of toilet paper

The toilet paper collected during the July event was donated to Stillpoint Mission in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ella Rose Sherman teaching Mote visitors about the Strandings Investigation at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 15, 2023
Mote volunteer program gives high schoolers taste of marine science

The fall volunteer program at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is tailored to busy high schoolers' schedules.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School seniors Nathan Zapote and Grace Pino are happy to be at the school, which is open for school choice in the 2023-2024 school year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2022
Parents have more school choice options in Manatee County

More schools in the Lakewood Ranch area are open to school choice as enrollment at elementary and middle schools decreases.

  • East County
  • Schools
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