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SCAT launched its new mobility-on-demand service on June 1. Photo provided by Sarasota County.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2021
Longboat Key leaders discuss islandwide on-demand transit service

SCAT has offered its on-demand service since June, whereas MCAT requires 24 hours advanced notice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dwell by Sujin Lim was previously the preferred piece of the PAC for the U.S. 41-Fruitville Road roundabout, but was rejected by the City Commission. Lim is once again a finalist for a new round of submissions. (File rendering)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 5, 2022
3 artists selected as finalists for US 41-Fruitville roundabout sculpture

The Sarasota Public Art Committee has chosen its three preferred artists for a sculpture inside the roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Appalachian State offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil, a Braden River High alumnus, is projected to go on day three of the 2021 NFL Draft.  Photo courtesy Appalachian State Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 3, 2021
Can you feel a draft?

Former Braden River High football star is preparing for the NFL Draft

  • East County
  • Sports
A group patrols the beach in 2000, which is what the volunteers continue doing today.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key Turtle Watch hatches into 50th year

In 1969, volunteers monitored Longboat Key's beaches for the first time and counted nine nests. Now, the group works under Mote's permit and focuses on educating the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bishop Animal Shelter Director Keith Pratt gets a visit from Elmer the cat at Bishop Animal Shelter on Oct. 15.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 1, 2021
Bishop Animal Shelter readies for donation to county

Donation of a $10 million pet animal facility has Manatee County considering its options.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Martinez started Friends of Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center to promote interest in building a theater. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2022
Is performing arts center in Lakewood Ranch just a dream?

The organization Friends of Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center forms to stir up support to build a theater.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Susan Goldfarb and  TBI executive director Isaac Azerad will begin their new arrangement June 1.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • April 16, 2021
Longboat Key Education Center merges with Temple Beth Israel

The Longboat institution will now be known as the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel once the merge is official.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 Jessica Fuesy, center, is congratulated by students, staff and school district officials at Brookside Middle School. (Courtesy image)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 18, 2022
Sarasota County principal, assistant principal honored with awards

Administrators at Pine View and Brookside Middle are now eligible for statewide honors in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Commissioners Deborah Murphy, Debra Williams, BJ Bishop, Penny Gold and past commissioner Sherry Dominick
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 25, 2023
Taste of the Keys Fashion Show stars Longboat Key officials

Town commissioners and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi strutted in support of the Garden Club's Town Center Green beautification project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 15, 2021
J. McLaughlin Sip and Shop benefits Longboat Key Turtle Watch

Passers-by could stop and learn the ins and outs of turtle season before it arrives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 22, 2023
Sarasota School Board approves $1.5B final budget

The Sarasota County School Board voted 4-1 to approve the budget, which decreases total millage.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Rod Warner's passion for roundabouts extended even to his online correspondence, where he signed his emails with a friendly goodbye: "Rounding off."
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
'Mr. Roundabout' leaves his mark on Sarasota's roads

Rod Warner, a leading advocate for roundabouts in Sarasota for more than 15 years, died June 9 — but work on implementing his vision continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fuego Comida & Tequila Lounge is open in The Green shopping center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 21, 2023
Upscale Mexican cuisine comes to Lakewood Ranch

Fuego Comida & Tequila Lounge in The Green will celebrate its opening on Day of the Dead on Nov. 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Michaela Mattes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney junior swimmer won gold and silver medals at the Class 1A state meet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Former Braden River High star O'Mariah Gordon chats with former Florida State Coach Sue Semrau during her freshman season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2022
East County winter sports alumni excel at next level

These Lakewood Ranch area athletes have made the area proud with their play.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 23, 2015
Like a B.O.S.S.: the Boys of Soul Studios hip-hop class

Soul Studios offers a hip-hop class exclusively for boys.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Addison Dempsey. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Addison Dempsey

The Cardinal Mooney High junior finished sixth (18:24.09) in the Elite Girls division of the North Port XC Invitational, held Sept. 16-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A rendering of Aventon Sarasota, which will likely face legal challenges from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 14, 2022
Animosity takes off over approved apartments near SRQ

SRQ President Rick Piccolo disputes the subtext of a comment to Jack Collins Jr. about the airport's fight against a multifamily community at the former Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Earth moving work is underway on the southeast corner of the Bobby Jones property.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 4, 2022
Commission approves grant funding for Bobby Jones wetlands work

As work continues toward a fall reopening of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, Sarasota commissioners approve use of state wetlands grants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Begay is a performer who works in chamber music, metal music, Native American flute and experimental sounds (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2022
Indigenous composers take center stage at EnsembleNewSRQ

The first concert of EnsembleNewSRQ's season, First Voices, will feature the works of Indigenous composers.

  • Arts + Culture
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