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A 21-year-old Lakewood Ranch man dies in a motorcycle accident at State Road 70 and Lena Road in Bradenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man dies in motorcycle accident

Crash occurs at State Road 70 and Lena Road in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Tom and Debbie Trimble with welcome back party host Margaret Wise — Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 17, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.23.17

From a welcome back party to a donor celebration, Sarasotans were busy Thanksgiving week.

  • Black Tie
Braden River’s Carly Provan is congratulated by one of her teammates after scoring her second goal in the final seconds of the match.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Charlotte

The Braden River High girls soccer team defeated Charlotte 3-1 in a Class 4A-District 11 quarterfinal Jan. 14. Carly Provan scored three minutes into the match to give the host Lady Pirates a 1-0 lead. Fifth-seeded Charlotte tied the game 1-1 in the 17th minute. Braden River regained the lead on Abigail Holmes' goal in the 54th minute. Braden River goalkeeper Katerina Elliott made several key saves in the final five minutes and Provan added a goal with five seconds remaining in stoppage time to preserve the win for the Lady Pirates. With the win, Braden River will travel to top-seed Lakewood Ranch for a district semifinal Jan. 16. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

  • East County
  • Sports
In the upcoming school year, balancing county classroom numbers, moving forward on plans to construct a new high school and improving school security are a few of the items on Dr. Diana Greene's to-do list.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 20, 2016
Manatee County School District needs more Greene

Superintendent says passing half-cent sales tax is key to funding better education.

  • East County
  • News
Currie-Kohlmann Curator of Performance Art Elizabeth Doud addresses the crowd at the May 29 announcement. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 29, 2019
The Ringling unveils its 2019-2020 Art of Performance series schedule

The season will feature 14 artists and companies in dozens of timely multidisciplinary performances.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 22, 2017
Film review: 'Neruda'

'Neruda' is a deliciously ambiguous cat-and-mouse political caper.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
(John McGuire) Barry Gaines is working at his Parrish home on the second episode of his video epic "A World of Worlds."
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 15, 2017
Town's IT expert creates his own world on film

Film buff hopes his production will hit the big time

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roz Brott and her new puppy, Maggie
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • May 16, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

A tall tale?; Cutting back; Adding on

  • Arts + Culture
The work is scheduled to occur in three sections, which will be barricaded during the time of work.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 3, 2011
Resurfacing planned for Moorings road

Moorings Point Circle will be closed June 6-15.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 23, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Shawn McLoughlin paints a mural welcoming people to Siesta Key. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2020
Siesta Key artist sells lifetime of work

After learning he has Stage 3 pancreatic cancer, Siesta Key artist Shawn McLoughlin sold more than 160 pieces of art.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 1, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Four engines, one source of suspicion

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A deep-shade blooming bush, the scarlet flower of a Javanese glorybower
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 23, 2012
Home & Garden: Beauty on the bay

This home on Bay Shore Road in Sarasota has been under the care of Gardening South Inc. for the last 15 years.

  • Arts + Culture
CodeRED issues an automated phone call to alert registered property owners and occupants in the event of an incident that could impact their daily activities
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 23, 2012
Sarasota County encourages CodeRED program

CodeRED issues an automated phone call to alert registered property owners and occupants in the event of an incident that could impact their daily activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2012
Lady Thunder earn regional tournament berth

The No. 3 seed Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated No. 2 seed Cardinal Mooney 15-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-16 in a Class 3A-District 10 semifinal Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 29, 2015
Progress in education

In spite of all you hear and read about too much testing and not enough money being spent on education, Florida students are improving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bird Key Yacht Club is adding outdoor courts for pickleball, a fast-growing paddle sport.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 13, 2017
Bird Key Yacht Club preps for upgrades

A new pickleball court and expanded dining area will help accommodate the club’s growing membership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Chart House is located at 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2013
Two Longboat properties sell for $6 million each

The Chart House Shops sold for $6.2 million, and a vacant north-end parcel sold for $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Pictured are Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, Dr. Andre Renard, School Board member Julie Aranibar and County Commission candidate Vanessa Baugh. Photo courtesy of Michael Polin.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LECOM hosts gala

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton on Oct. 15 hosted a fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates stands near a lot located behind the East Manatee Fire Rescue District Station No. 1. The parcel may house a training tower as early as next fiscal year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 2, 2014
Fire stations welcome upgrades

The East Manatee Fire District will rebuild one station and add a training tower to another.

  • East County
  • News
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