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Sarasota daredevil Bello Nock went to great lengths to bring home the Ringling train car his circus performer parents lived in more than 50 years ago.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 17, 2022
Bello Nock hasn’t gotten to the top by accident

Still at the top of his game, hometown daredevil Bello Nock is leveraging his high hair and high jinx for a higher purpose.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Guitar Girls" runs through March 31. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 4, 2018
'Guitar Girls' celebrates America’s sisterhood of song at FST

The second iteration of this 2003 FST original revue features talented musicians telling short stories through song.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
USA Group's Lance Craft and Ben Edmond say the company wants community support before it will move forward with installing small cell to improve cellular service in Lakewood Ranch. USA Groups is targeted communities that value aesthetics.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2016
Lakewood Ranch target of new cellular technology

A cell tower developer says it can help improve service in Lakewood Ranch, while maintaining community aesthetics.

  • East County
  • News
The 2014 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition will run for an additional day this year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 2, 2014
SKVA discusses outdoor displays, upcoming events

The Siesta Key Village Association members voiced continued concern for the enforcement of the proposed amendment change to allow outdoor displays and discussed this year's Sandfest, Crystal Classic and Light up the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 16, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Who owns the house plant?

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch members Judy Berlow and Susan Courter hold jugs of water to symbolize what it would be like to carry a bucket of water the same distance mothers and children walk to access water. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 19, 2022
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch to host virtual Walk for Water

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch continues its annual Walk for Water fundraiser as a virtual event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 23, 2022
Pet blessing proceeds purrfectly at the Longboat Island Chapel

Over two dozens dog and Max the cat were blessed on Saturday by Reverend Brock Patterson.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Downtown Sarasota Alliance Erin Silk and Justin Tobiasz
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 22, 2023
Downtown Sarasota Alliance doles out awards

The alliance hosted its third annual awards ceremony to recognize those making an impact in the downtown community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arlington Park resident Nathan Wilson works with Jerry Hoffer and Anttro Montes of New Life Landscaping to plant a tree at a Floyd Street property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2017
Tougher tree regulations draw backlash from developers

In 2016, resident activists successfully pushed the city to strengthen its tree protection regulations. Now, property owners are wondering if the city went too far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Interim Police Chief Rex Troche urged anyone who has information on the two death investigations to contact police.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2022
Sarasota Police investigating pair of homicides on Tamiami Trail

Two women found dead nine blocks apart between Feb. 25 and Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Apollo Beach's Tim  Dickson sits in his 1936  Auburn Model 876 Boattail Speedster. The replica was built in 1981 by California Custom Coach.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 24, 2021
Big day at the Knights of Columbus car show in Lakewood Ranch

Knights of Columbus raises money for St, Jude Children's Research Hospital with car show in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 13, 2018
Centuple-millidruple bogey!

Bobby Jones Golf Club decision makes no sense.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bill Kaser and Don Deibert started the Senior Transport Services nonprofit to provide transportation for seniors. Lakewood Ranch's Deibert died May 15.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2023
Co-founder of Senior Transport Services dies

The death of Lakewood Ranch's Don Deibert has left the nonprofit in dire need of volunteer drivers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 6, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Mind if we play through?

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Heritage Harbour Golf Club held a special event Jan. 7 to meet its course architect Nick Campanelli.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2023
Heritage Harbour Golf Club celebrates architect's design

The Bradenton golf club held a special event to celebrate architect Nick Campanelli's redesign of the course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Opponents of the expansion of administrative review wore red to Thursday's City Commission meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
City offers mixed reaction to administrative review

The commission voted against expanding regulations that allow staff to approve development proposals, but the board left open the possibility of changing course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Elbon joined the town as its code enforcement officer in September. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 1, 2014
Town hires new code enforcement officer

Chris Elbon, 28, is a nine-year Army veteran. He took on the new role in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The scam website was located at www.manatee-sheriff.org. The actual Manatee County Sheriff's Office website can be found at https://manateesheriff.com.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 30, 2020
Fake Manatee County Sheriff's Office website raises red flag on scams

The website was pulled down within a week, but Manatee County Sheriff's Office is still raising awareness about this scam and others.

  • East County
  • News
Lawrence Harry and neighborhood dog Ollie
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2022
Santa for dogs hands out treats all year

Lawrence Harry has been offering treats to his dog neighbors in Emerald Harbor for over 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new crane habitat houses 10 cranes and is the center’s largest habitat. Photos by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 15, 2015
Craneville hatches at Save Our Seabirds

Injured sandhill cranes get a home of their own at the City Island rescue and rehab facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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