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1. The Cougars embrace each other after winning the state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2020
A banner year: Top moments from the 2019-2020 high school sports season

There were championships abound despite a shortened spring season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport crews load bags onto this JetBlue flight bound for New York.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport ready for record holiday rush

Officials at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which is one the fastest growing airports in the world, say they are prepared for record traffic during the Christmas period.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 27, 2013
Hilton project requires code changes

To allow the Hilton a chance to add a fifth floor to its project through the site-plan process, the Longboat Key Town Commission intends to alter its Comp Plan and codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners will continue their budget workshops and discussion on Wednesday, June 19.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 18, 2019
Sarasota County expects to hold the line on tax rate

Sarasota County officials reviewed budget assumptions at their June 18 budget workshop, which included their annual discussion on the millage rate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 28, 2012
Code changes to stall redevelopment

Applicants seeking redevelopment and some of the town's pool of 250 tourism units will have to wait until the town makes changes to its codes and Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrew BoisD’Enghien committed to Air Force five days after his unofficial visit on June 20. Photo courtesy Andrew BoisD’Enghien.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2019
Braden River defensive end goes into the wild, blue yonder

Braden River High defensive end Andrew BoisD’Enghien's work ethic allows him to land at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 19, 2022
Gaide (Chmielewski), Irene M. DVM

Irene Mary (Chmielewski) Gaide of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Leslie, Jackson and Highland Michigan passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Florida at the age of 79 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Beach trash is pictured near the public beach access point at 100 Broadway Street.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 7, 2020
Longboat citizen group raises beach concerns

The Longboat Key Beach Task Force hopes to increase the parking citation free from $30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 12, 2021
Shells stand up to storms

Longboat Key resident's beach art withstands storms with a little patience on his part.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 1, 2021
You Observed: Longboat Key Club tennis gets patriotic

The tennis players of the club came dressed in their Memorial Day best.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2019
Rams football move to 5-2 with win over Sharks

Riverview will play Newsome next week in a de facto district championship game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Khushi Talluru, a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High School, can't wait to learn from medical workshops and screenwriting workshops at Disney Dreamers Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student accepted in Disney Dreamers Academy

Khushi Talluru, a freshman, will pursue her dream of becoming a doctor with the help of Disney Dreamers Academy.

  • East County
  • Schools
The eastern portion of the trail at Joan M. Durante Park is closed for the foreseeable future.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 15, 2021
Town working to get Joan Durante Park boardwalks fixed after Eta

Tropical Storm Eta damaged the boardwalks in the eastern part of Joan M. Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 31, 2021
Summer sips continue on Longboat Key

J. McLaughlin manager Melanie Dale will continue to host Sip and Shop when requested.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Uzi Baram and Kathleen Callahan made the most out of their morning.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 16, 2021
Bobby Jones nature lovers clean up a bit

Sarasota groups and volunteers spend a weekend morning cleaning up the Bobby Jones Golf Club trail space.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.25.15

Enjoy this week's Longboat Key edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Michael Klauber outlined the next steps for the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 planning effort at a meeting Friday. Although a new planning organization has formed, the community will stay involved, Klauber said.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota Bayfront stakeholders prepare for next phase

With a new group set to lead the redevelopment effort, others want to keep the focus on community needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic heads north from the main construction zone on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 26, 2022
Work moves to the traffic circle at US 41/Gulfstream Avenue roundabout project

A new phase of roundabout construction will bring three 90-day intersection closings. FDOT signals re-striping of Ringling Bridge to aid Bay Runner will start soon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 6, 2012
Town, Key Club make cases to appeals court

The town of Longboat Key and Longboat Key Club and Resort asked the Second District Court of Appeals in Lakeland to grant a review of a ruling that favored the Islandside Property Owners Coalition and two condominium associations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The latest group of officers to go through the International Police Mountain Bike Association training.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 14, 2020
Sarasota Police find mountain bikes work in city

Sarasota Police Department officers use mountain bikes to get around the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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