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Construction vehicles in September 2022 navigate the landfill on Lena Road, which is adjacent to the rezoned area.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 28, 2022
Manatee clears path to sell its Lena Road property in Bradenton

County Commissioners approved a rezone of 98 acres from agricultural to mixed-use.

  • East County
  • News
Three-car crash on Longboat slows traffic
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2025
Three-car crash on Longboat slows traffic

One lane of Gulf of Mexico Drive initially closed on the south end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Police Department.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 14, 2024
Longboat Police expansion stalls amid funding gap

The Longboat Key Police Department is looking for grants to fund a $1.3 million expansion that would add a 1,300-square-foot training facility onto the existing building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braulio Vizcaino pulls a Margherita pie out of Osteria 500's trademark red Fiat pizza oven.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 16, 2023
Osteria 500 serves Italian food with Italian soul

The restaurant’s co-owner is grounded in Italy’s culinary past. He’s equally grounded in Italy’s inventive, creative commitment to the future.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Land use attorney Bill Merrill (speaking) led a legal challenge to the Downtown Master Plan 2020.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 25, 2025
Attorney advises downtown plan committee on avoiding challenges

Land use attorney Bill Merrill recounts to members of the Sarasota Downtown Master Plan 2020 Update Committee how he successfully forced changes to Sarasota's current downtown master plan more than two decades ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Purple Ribbon Committee Chairman Charles Cosler presents the committee's report to the Sarasota City Commission while facilitator Jim Shirley (left) looks on.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 20, 2025
Task force advises Sarasota to keep Van Wezel running optimally

With no arts group stepping up to assume operating the Van Wezel, the Purple Ribbon Committee recommends making it last five to seven years should a replacement be built.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering shows the Brista Homes office and Couch space in the Brista Commons plaza.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 27, 2024
Developer ready to make commercial plaza a reality on Longboat Key

The project will provide over 14,000 square feet of commercial space among six spaces in a prime mid-Key location along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gordon Folkes (on the left) explains how the drone works to members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance in August 2024.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 7, 2025
Manatee County EMS drone expands coverage area

The Lakewood Ranch coverage area expanded from serving about 5,000 residents to about 42,000.

  • East County
  • News
Morgan Bettes Angell and Paul Benjamin thought a blues festival in Lakewood Ranch would be sustainable on an annual basis, but after two years, it is out.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 11, 2026
When it comes to the blues festival, we blew it in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival promoter says he will move the festival to G.T. Bray for 2026.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The proposed site of a city-owned attainable housing development across First Street from City Hall. The red X marks the location of the city's credit union office, which is now being considered for purchase by the city.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 8, 2026
City pursues First Street parcel for workforce housing project

One small parcel remains between two larger properties the city has acquired for a workforce housing project. Staff is instructed to pursue a letter of intent to purchase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sharon Hillstrom, president and CEO of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation, asks commissioners to extend the contract through December, but commissioners opt to let it expire Sept. 30.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 1, 2025
Manatee cuts funds to EDC, Longboat impacts likely limited

The Bradenton Area EDC is jointly funded by public investments and private donors, according to its annual report, which shows $1.1 million in revenue in 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sanddy Marchena owns Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch with his wife Melodie Marchena (not pictured). Michelle Frease is the academy's director.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 24, 2026
Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place gains a Kiddie Academy

Kiddie Academy of Sarasota opens its child care and preschool business March 2.

  • East County
  • Business
Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota will offer views of Sarasota Bay and beyond from its Five Points location.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 12, 2026
Developer introduces luxury-branded downtown condo tower

Waldorf Astoria Residences is the latest hospitality-branded condominium tower to come to Sarasota, joining world-renowned global locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An artistic illustration of the Alton Lakewood apartments being planned for the southeast corner of State Road 64 East and Lorraine Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 31, 2023
Pet-friendly apartment complex slated for SR 64, Lorraine Road

The Alton Lakewood apartments will feature a dog park and pet spa along with an oversized fitness center and outdoor running track.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin and Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 4, 2021
Longboat Key holds Fourth of July Freedom Fest and Parade

The "world's smallest parade" returned for its 18th rendition on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 20, 2021
Commissioners outline priority projects

Among high-priority projects are updates to SCAT, a 200-bed correctional facility and a medical examiner's office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sherry Nikolich’s Buttonwood Drive home had flooding in the garage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 18, 2020
Longboat Key residents continue Eta clean-up

Several Buttonwood Harbour residents had flooding because of Eta.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Iris White has lived in Gulfshore since 1992. The Gulfshore of Longboat Key  president said she has not had flooding issues from heavy rains, tropical storms or hurricanes. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2021
Longboat Key approves changes to mobile home height requirements

Decision preserves 20% townwide discount on flood insurance premiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer provided his recommended budget to the Town Commission on Aug. 1.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 3, 2021
Longboat Key Town Commission to review upcoming budget

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to review the budget on Sept. 13 and again on Sept. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robins are one of several migratory birds that rely on resources locally during their winter journeys.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • February 16, 2023
Local nature key in hospitality for real-life snowbirds

In both public and private lands, native plants are critical for supporting these important winter visitors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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