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By S.T. Cardinal |
September 2, 2025

Swimmer drowns off Anna Maria Island

Rescue crews from various agencies searched extensively for the swimmer who was last seen off Bean Point in Anna Maria Island Sunday evening.

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
December 10, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Paisley Binswanger

The senior guard leads the Sailors in several statistical categories and signed with Samford in November.

Sarasota
Sports

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 4, 2025

Town manager, attorney get solid reviews from commissioners

Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to give Howard Tipton a 3% raise while Maggie Mooney’s firm may see an amended contract.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
November 29, 2025

St. Armands Black Friday seems less brisk this year

Some shop owners said they were surprised last year's Black Friday shopping seemed busier than this year's, despite hurricane challenges.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
November 24, 2025

Mark Twain is alive and well and living in Sarasota

Twain impersonator Alan Kitty is launching a festival to honor the noted author's 190th birthday.

Arts + Culture

By S.T. Cardinal |
November 2, 2025

Raccoon walks away after hit by car as police look on

A security guard chased a group of fishing kids for three-plus hours. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Madison Bierl |
October 11, 2025

Hunsader Farms kicks off 34th annual Pumpkin Festival

In case you missed it, the festival continues every Saturday and Sunday in October.

East County
Neighbors

By Madison Bierl |
November 18, 2025

More marching band championships for Braden River High School

The Pirates were named the FFCC Grand Champion overall, the 3A Class Champion and the Best in Class for color guard and percussion.

East County
Schools

By Madison Bierl |
October 14, 2025

M/I Homes donates $141,000 toward cancer research

The sale of the M/I Homes dwelling in Lakewood Ranch is going to Pelotonia, a nonprofit that supports cancer research.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
November 7, 2025

Sisterhood for Good's gamble for charity was in the bag

A record 293 players showed up for the annual fundraiser at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
October 13, 2025

Sarasota man convicted of firing at first responders gets 40 years

Thirty-eight-year-old Tyran Young was arrested almost three months after the 2019 incident on Goodrich Avenue.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
December 9, 2025

The miracle of caring is celebrated at Longwood Park in Sarasota

The Miracle League of Manasota honors the late Joanne DiCarlo, a local Elks member who supported the program for years.

East County
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
November 18, 2025

Coach brings high energy and intensity to Lakewood Ranch boys basketball

The former Florida State graduate assistant looks the part of a program-changing leader.

East County
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
December 12, 2025

Fruitville Library renovations begin with Dec. 18 closure

The project, which includes a History Center, is expected to last until July.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 9, 2025

Manatee River Artists Guild celebrates 20 years of collaboration

Waterlefe residents and grade school students raise money each year for two local schools.

East County
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
December 3, 2025

Cardinal Mooney and Booker football celebrate 11 early signees

National Signing Day was Dec. 3 to mark the beginning of the NCAA's early signing period.

Sarasota
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
December 6, 2025

Long-abandoned boat removed by Sarasota Police

The derelict vessel's owner is now responsible for recovery and demolition costs.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 5, 2025

Goats are another reason to attend Ranch Nite Wednesdays in Lakewood Ranch

The first Wednesday of each month, Waterside Place hosts the goals, and everything else — food trucks, cornhole, music — that makes Ranch Nite Wednesdays so popular.