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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2012
Sarasota judge rules in IPOC's favor

Town attorney David Persson will not appeal a judgment that went against the town and will tell commissioners he thinks the Comprehensive Plan should be changed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County deputies have arrested 19-year-old Jasper Dudley and Frank Brice, also 19, in connection with the shooting death of a Riverview High School cheerleader Monday, in Bradenton.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 29, 2014
Arrests made after movie theater shooting

According to one witness, a gun battle preceded the shooting of 17-year-old Riverview High School student Teria'le Rawls Monday, at Carmike Royal Palm 20 movie theater.

  • East County
  • News
Anya Studebaker spends hours each week filming and editing her show in her dad's studio.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 21, 2021
Sarasota High School student parodies her own school's news

Sarasota High senior's parody news program fulfills her search for absurdities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key Breeze Trolley serviced more than 350,000 riders in 2019, but residents hope to see improvements on the line. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 5, 2020
Siesta Trolley is No. 1 route, residents hope for improvements

The trolley had more than 350,000 riders in 2019, making it the No. 1 line in Sarasota County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 26, 2021
Longboat Key undergrounding project: Crews begin removal of light poles

Crews have started removing light poles from the Country Club Shores neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 30, 2012
Update shrinks four impact fees

Sarasota County staff revised road impact fees with current building cost and transportation statistics.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 19, 2020
Commission approves relief fund allocations, programs

County staff will now work to release applications by September and allocate funds by Dec. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club's Lauren Larkin and Lauren Navas won a USTA 40+ doubles tennis national title in San Diego.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch tennis players win USTA doubles national title

Lauren Navas and Lauren Larkin both began playing tennis five years ago and have conquered the sport together.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will discuss red-light cameras at 11 a.m. June 18.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 17, 2013
Three more Manatee County intersections to get red-light cameras

At the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, officials will announce the activation of red-light cameras at three intersections, including State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sharing  is located at the corner of Second Street and Pineapple Avenue.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 3, 2022
City's public art master plan looks ahead to an even more creative city

Sarasota works its way toward a master plan for public art, setting guiding principles for a lot more than roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nicole Ryskamp takes over as president of the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund June 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 28, 2022
Big changes for Lakewood Ranch Community Fund

Along with dedicating funds to pay a full-time employee, the board is moving toward a bigger schedule of events.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lauren Lambeth finishes up grooming Rocco before moving to the next Clydesdale. The team is made up of 10 horses with two sitting out each event because an eight-horse team is needed to pull the wagon.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 19, 2022
Budweiser Clydesdales finish stay at the Sarasota Polo Club

Budweiser Clydesdales finish their stay at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 29, 2022
Bumper to bumper charity event in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church hosts its annual Knights of Columbus Car Show and Cookout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
1. Cassidy McLellan's bat helped the Lakewood Ranch softball team win a state title in 2021.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 6, 2022
The top 10 East County high school athletes to watch in 2022

Ten East County athletes who will demand attention this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Sanddy Marchena and his wife, Melodie Marchena, love living in Florida with their daughters, Camila and Sophia Marchena. Sanddy Marchena says immigrating to the U.S. changed the trajectory of his life. (Courtesy p)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 29, 2022
US citizenship opens a world of opportunities for Lakewood Ranch man

Sanddy Marchena says his mother's decision to immigrate to the U.S. changed the trajectory of his life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Country Club resident Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, is pictured at the county's drive-thru vaccination site at Tom Bennett Park.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
You've been vaccinated — Now what?

Vaccinated East Manatee County residents enjoy new freedoms

  • East County
  • News
Varsity cheerleader and Miss Lakewood Ranch Jessica Sthreshley said the squad will adapt to the change.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
Lakewood changes uniform policy

Cheerleaders now must wear a modified version of their uniforms to school on game days to comply with the new rules.

  • East County
  • Sports
L. James stars as a character named The Soldier in Urbanite Theatre's "Backwards Forwards Back."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 27, 2023
Urbanite one-man play explores the battle of the mind

In "Backwards, Forwards Back" a veteran with PTSD fights to recover his mental health. His struggle is also ours, according to the artists behind the scenes.

  • Arts + Culture
Lauren Van Nostrand crawls through a tunnel for an obstacle course.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 9, 2015
Suncoast Science campers explore engineering

Summer camps offer robotics, electronics and engineering courses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River coach Curt Bradley congratulates the Pirates on their defensive effort.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2013
Pirates sail into 2013 season

The Braden River High football team fell to Pinellas Park 21-7 in its Kickoff Classic Aug. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
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