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A group of Veo bicycles.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 25, 2022
E-scooters now available in Sarasota

City commissioners tested the electric scooters and pedal bikes offered by Veo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley Smith, Leo Pecarina, 8, Scarlett Racki, 11, Felicity Racki, 8 and Joselyne Racki, 18, learn about different marine specimens from Kimberly Scaringe, education specialist at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 24, 2023
Bay Fest opens the underwater world to all ages

The event brought together area organizations for an educational experience at Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bayfront Park plans are moving forward as cost estimates are reduced.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 11, 2015
Project Longboat: A town timeline

The following projects are on the town’s agenda for the next two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Waterside resident Bob Smith is collecting donations for the Stillpoint Mission in Bradenton. His goal is $70,381, one dollar more than last year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 23, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident raises funds again for Stillpoint Mission

Bob Smith raised $70,380 last year during his "Annual Appeal."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Libraries will begin offering curb service pickup for materials placed on hold by library users.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 7, 2020
Sarasota County begins reopening some services

Sarasota County Libraries are offering curbside pickup and beach concessions are starting to open up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commissioners also approved an ordinance that would make growing or selling medical marijuana require a special exception if Amendment 2 in the November general election is passed.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 3, 2014
Planning Commission approves Osprey pet resort

The Sarasota County Planning Commission questioned the applicant about the effects of the noise of a pet resort to residents in the area at Thursday's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge is located at 4602 Lena Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 5, 2023
Everybody knows your name at the Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Club

While the Elks is a social club, it's also a charitable organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dreyfus said he has always been interested in the arts and always liked finding treasures. This is a way to combine the two.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 11, 2018
Longboater shells out inspiration

Robert Dreyfus creates a fresh art installation each year on the beach of the Banyan Bay Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 14, 2009
Music Review: Sarasota Opera 2009-2010 season

The Sarasota Opera has announced its plans for the company's 51st season, and it looks like it's pulling out all the stops.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
Town emails crack the code of meeting cancellations

The number of code enforcement meetings was questioned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 9, 2023
High school football roundup: Week three

A strong slate of games in East County and Sarasota featured two head-to-head matchups.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2013
Hilton reserves date with P&Z

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $24 million project that could begin in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pumpkin has beautiful eyes among other qualities. Ava Biasini is trying to find a home for Pumpkin. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 25, 2022
Bradenton 18-year-old spends summer finding homes for stray cats

Chemical engineering will have to wait for the cat-loving University of Florida student.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Cynthia Saunders was under investigation by the Florida Department of Education. File photo.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
School District of Manatee County superintendent settles with State Department of Education

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders puts accusations about inflating graduation rates in the past.

  • East County
  • News
Construction of a center turn lane on Gulf of Mexico Drive is the kind of project that could be funded through the town's Fund Balance.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 21, 2019
Town's fund balance more than just a rainy-day solution

Savings that exceed town targets offer peace of mind, ability to plan big purchases, town leaders say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston with Jeanne Dubi, of Sarasota Audubon Society, Kevin Barton, of Wildlife Center of Venice, and Dr. Robin Jenkins, of Peace River Wildlife Center. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 19, 2013
Wildlife groups flock to SOS

Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston wants the group to improve its relationship with other organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 1-4 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 20, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 1-4 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Mourning Dove Drive tops the week's sales at $11.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota's John Savage volunteers as the "Hawkeye," who keeps his eye on the rowers from the top of the finish tower to make sure they stay safe.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 11, 2022
Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park seeks more volunteers

With additional events upcoming, Nathan Benderson Park issues call for more volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
The town experienced less damage than they anticipated, but continues to seek ensuring resident preparedness.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 9, 2023
Your Town: Longboaters start preparing with Severe Weather Awareness Week

The week of Feb. 6 to Feb. 10 has been marked for educating residents on preparing for severe weather.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Communities' Morgan Bettes-Angell and Nicole Hackel are urging people to vote for The Market at Lakewood Ranch in the American Farmers Market Celebration. Vote at VoteLWR.com.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 29, 2023
Love the Market at Lakewood Ranch? Cast your vote

The America's Farmers Market Celebration competition is running nationwide through Sept. 19.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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