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Rep. Vern Buchanan nominated Lakewood Ranch's Chase Merriam and Jaden Blank to the U.S. Military Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 11, 2023
Two Lakewood Ranch residents earn their enrollment to West Point

After receiving nominations from U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, Jaden Blank and Chase Merriam have enrolled at the military academy.

  • East County
  • Schools
Just like around the main building of Robert E. Willis Elementary School, Julie Santello, a second grade teacher, wants to add plants by the new addition to provide a scenic view as well as hands-on opportunities for students.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 18, 2020
Grant leads to Willis Elementary's plants in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Elementary teacher receives Splash! grant to grow a garden by the school's new addition.

  • East County
  • News
Branding on the new shuttle is meant to intrigue shoppers and generate ridership.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2018
Trolley services launches at UTC

Electric shuttle charges up convenience for UTC shoppers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: Artist finds his new direction edgy, arresting

Longbeach Village tenant captures the "outlaw moment" in works inspired by police reports.

  • April Fools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2010
News briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Each scanner costs $286 and will be at the top of the steps as the students board the bus.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2019
School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Town discusses ways to build on its codes

Town staff discussed adopting the International Property Maintenance Code to fill holes in current regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shannon Fortner sings during band rehearsal Oct. 30. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 12, 2018
MeteorEYES is back in the groove of writing, performing and advocating

Sarasota electro-synth rock band MeteorEYES is making new music and inspiring others in the process.

  • Arts + Culture
Ardene Chodosh and Murray Margolis. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 21, 2021
The Family Jeweler reopens five years after burglary

The jewelry repair store is now located on Lockwood Ridge Road after years spent in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Andy Sawyer and David Pitt
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 12, 2023
Potluck party bids farewell at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

The tennis center has said goodbye to its seasonal members with a potluck dinner since it opened in 1999.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jonathan Dekel-Chen (left), father of Hamas hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen is joined by wife Gillian Kaye in leading Sunday's March Against Hate.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 20, 2023
Hundreds march across Ringling Bridge in support of Israel

The local parents of an Israeli-American hostage lead Sunday's March Against Hate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
High tides have eroded the beach to the point that the enscarpment – a steep  embankment left in the sand dune by beach erosion – has eroded to the base of the southernmost groin.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 4, 2018
30,000 tons of sand being used for beach renourishment in Longboat

Longboat starts north end beach renourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Claussen tries to pack most corners of the 1,200-square-foot space.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 19, 2020
Business profile: Steff's Stuff

The eponymous owner, Stephanie Claussen, has been finding treasures on Longboat Key for almost 40 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 29, 2022
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' delivers thrills at Sarasota Polo Club

The Headless Horseman's ride through Lakewood Ranch caps another run of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jennifer “Lacy” Mitchell sends her daughter Callie to daycare at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota while she works at the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Brynn Mechem and Harry Sayer I Staff writer and Black Tie Editor |
  • April 16, 2020
Sarasota businesses band together to help first responders

Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Starfish Academy offer free childcare and hotel stays for those on the front lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 17, 2016
Town taxes will go up

Beach renourishment: $17 million. Underground utility lines: maybe $49 million. And now this: As much as $3.5 million for a new fire station. It’s the price for paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County is purchasing two new Braun Super Chief ambulances in October. Each will cost $328,277.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 30, 2020
Manatee County to add ambulances in east Bradenton and Myakka City

The additions, which were recently approved for the 2020-21 fiscal year, will increase Manatee's fleet to 21 units and provide Myakka City with its first ambulance.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle DiPuma.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 1, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michelle DiPuma

The Riverview shortstop talks hitting practice and her favorite memory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Co-Artistic Directors of Urbanite Theater Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace — Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 4, 2019
Urbanite Theatre reveals 2019-2020 lineup of plays beginning this summer

The upcoming season, which starts next month, features a mix of comedic and thought-provoking plays that will start conversations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 3, 2010
Site contamination delays new Publix construction

Chemicals found at the site of the former Sarasota Herald-Tribune, which sold the property to Publix, had to be removed before the supermarket chain could begin building a new store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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