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Allen Dickson, a bus driver for the School District of Manatee County, says being a bus driver gives him a purpose and allows him to give back to the community.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 20, 2022
Manatee School District works to address bus driver shortage

Bus driver shortage causes challenges for Manatee County schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Gigis are Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret performance. They run through Sept. 25.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 9, 2016
The GiGis: Living in Harmony

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret production features a fun, energetic blast from the past.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and Doug Wagner, the deputy superintendent of operations,  congratulate Kelly Smith-Williams (center), a Lakewood Ranch High School teacher, on being a finalist for Teacher of the Year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High instructor earns Manatee's top teacher award

Kelly Smith-Williams, an anatomy and physiology teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, is named the School District of Manatee County's Teacher of the Year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Planning and Zoning Vice Chairman Ken Schneier has lived in Bay Isles since his retirement in 2009.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 31, 2017
Self-proclaimed problem solver qualifies for Longboat Key District 3 seat

Planning and Zoning Board Vice Chairman Ken Schneier is ready to run for a vacancy left by Mayor Terry Gans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
During an initial public hearing this summer, representatives for the developer of a proposed Lido Key condominium shared a conceptual rendering of what the project could look like. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2021
Developer advances plans for Lido Key hotel site

The city is holding a public hearing Monday to consider finalizing a land use change associated with the 10-story project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sections of Morgan Johnson Road were closed Sept. 10.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2020
Morgan Johnson Road partial closure still in effect in Bradenton

Road repairs expected to last into October.

  • East County
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh expects less wasted time at Commission meetings when new commissioners take over later this month. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 9, 2022
Republicans come together on Manatee County board

Some residents question whether a more unified County Commission is a good thing.

  • East County
  • News
Planning Director Steve Cover thinks residents want to see a more proactive planning strategy from the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2017
Planning department gets boost in city budget

Despite criticism from some commissioners, the city will add staff to its burgeoning planning department in 2017-18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 21, 2019
Teen Court hosts first Sip 'n' Share

Teen Court held its networking event at the downtown Sabal Palm Bank Tuesday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2017
Give this bill an ‘F’

Florida lawmakers can’t help themselves. They love to meddle (too much) in public education. The latest idea — ‘Schools of Hope’ — doesn’t offer much hope. It’s bureaucracy at its worst.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jim Wallace announced his intent to file a brief against the Siesta Promenade at the Siesta Key Association meeting.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 17, 2019
Opponents seek court action to halt Siesta Key Promenade

A Siesta Key resident has filed a brief in Circuit Court in an effort to block the recently approved Siesta Promenade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key sent this letter in the mail with a special code for residents to fill out the annual citizen survey online. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 5, 2021
Citizen survey doubles its response rate

A presentation before the Longboat Key Town Commission is scheduled for April 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The current posted speed limit on Broadway Street is 20 miles per hour.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 22, 2023
Longboat Key pursues mini roundabouts in the Village

Town commissioners asked staff to pursue cost estimates and potential funding sources for at least two roundabouts on Broadway Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Perpall has used many of her experiences as a lawyer to write her first novel with more on the way.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 2, 2022
Real life drama leads to local author's fiction

Lakewood Ranch's Nancy Perpall has turned a page in her life, going from her profession as an attorney to writing novels.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sidewalks near Lido Beach don't extend to nearby residential streets like Ford Drive.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 13, 2019
City prepares Lido Key sidewalk project

Although residents aren't all supportive, the city believes installing sidewalks will improve connectivity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joseph Constantin puts a shot on net during a Manatee Ball Hockey League game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 9, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Ball hockey league takes its shot in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee Ball Hockey League is currently holding its first adult season and is preparing for its second youth season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nanny makes off with a new iPhone and a Brazilian butt lift
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Nanny makes off with a new iPhone and a Brazilian butt lift

A woman disappears from a generous employer who funded surgical procedures and a new cellphone. This and more Sarasota Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect actors Alexandra Gellner and Parish Bradley perform "Letters from Anne and Martin." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
'Letters' delivered to area students

Lakewood Ranch residents help bring important performance to the Sarasota area.

  • East County
  • News
The Preserve at Tara resident Jocelyn Duprey stands behind her home where she can hear traffic on the highway.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 31, 2017
The Preserve at Tara residents sound off about survey

Residents are concerned a proposed sound wall might not be constructed.

  • East County
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Chad Gamble (right front) leads a CERT class in April as they prepare for potential disasters. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2022
Lakewood Ranch CERT ready to help during Hurricane Ian

The volunteer Community Emergency Response Team is ready to take action in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • News
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