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Local business owner Chris Brown, right, with business partner Mike Granthon, left, purchased the Siesta Market property for $2.8 million. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
Brown expands Siesta properties list

Chris Brown and his business partner purchased the Siesta Market property at the beginning of November, adding to their collection of parcels on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katy Rose Olive Oils in Lakewood Ranch will close.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2016
Katy Rose Olive Oils to close in Lakewood Ranch

Owners head toward retirement with Farewell Wine Tasting event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 11, 2013
SOS passes inspections; allegations unfounded

City staffers reported after an investigation that none of the accusations against Save Our Seabirds appeared founded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Al Maio brought the project back to the table for discussion.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 26, 2021
County leaders will again discuss mental health district

The taxing district would allow funds to be diverted to mental health organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 15, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No supply-chain crisis here

Police reports around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A float made by the Sarasota Tabernacle Christian School made its way down Main Street for the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade

Main Street was the place to be on Saturday night to welcome the season with the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 2, 2021
Dragon boat racing roars again in Sarasota

More than 900 athletes descend upon Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park for national dragon boat event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2021
High school sports roundup: 03.11.21

High school sports roundup: 03.11.21

  • East County
  • Sports
Peter Hull surveys the damage on Ogden Street on north Siesta Key.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 30, 2017
Looking back at a big hurricane season for Sarasota County

This season only brought two named storms to Sarasota. One you probably forgot. One you never will.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Subcommittee ready to present to P&Z Board

The Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee discussed parking and trailer restrictions at its final meeting Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A pyrotechnic preview

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
There were 39 tables set up in the ballroom.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 27, 2019
Students put their learning to the test at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee hosted HospitaBull March 27.

  • Black Tie
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Charlie Wilson and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 12, 2017
Bird Key revitalizes Sarasota Bay Cup with charitable partnership

The Mote Regatta will be held on April 21 and 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former SMR President and CEO John Clarke says he takes pride in being part of the vision of Lakewood Ranch becoming a reality.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2021
Former SMR CEO takes pride in being part of the vision of Lakewood Ranch

John Clarke, the former president and CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc., looks back at the early days of Lakewood Ranch — and the family that made it all possible.

  • LWR Life
Sixty-four percent of Manatee County 10th-grade students passed the Algebra I. End-of-Course exam.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 29, 2015
Manatee County schools rank third among seven in FDOE report

Florida Department of Education shows Manatee County students' scores fell below state averages on Algebra I. and English End-of-Course exams.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 19, 2021
Patsy Ann Wingo (née Christian)

On Monday, July 12, 2021, Patsy Ann Wingo (née Christian) died at the age of 85 in her WV home in Lewisburg.

  • Siesta Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Zoey Morelli of Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics shows off her determination as she performs on the beam
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2019
Beam Queen Bootcamp builds gymnasts' confidence in Lakewood Ranch

Beam Queens Bootcamp's elite coaching staff makes a stop at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics to spread their knowledge and positivity.

  • East County
  • News
The panels at the Manatee Solar Energy Center stretch into the distance, covering 751 acres.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 13, 2022
FPL brightens Manatee County grid with solar power

Florida Power & Light passes a milestone of 1 million solar panels in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table will entertain, educate and sword fight until Sunday, Nov. 21.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Medieval Fair

The seventh annual Sarasota Medieval Fair concludes this Saturday and Sunday, at the Sarasota Fair Grounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Licensed mental health counselor Liz Cupo facilitates Transitions Support Group meetings.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
Two groups help members with life's challenges

Two Key churches house weekly support groups for full-time and seasonal Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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