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Central Park's Jim Wenzke and Ellie Wenzke walk Penelope and Rocky six days per week.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 17, 2023
SMART's mini horses provide therapy to the community

Rocky and Penelope, who joined the East County nonprofit in October, have proven to be less intimidating than full-sized horses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Trump needs to spell out how he’s going to drain the Washington spending swamp.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2017
Tale of two tax cuts

When Trump’s opponents rant about tax cuts being for the wealthy, it’s a fake argument. Meanwhile, raising Florida’s homestead exemption has consequences lawmakers ignore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Opposed residents who live near the site of the proposed dealership protest in front of the site Oct. 17 on State Road 64. Some residents plan to file an appeal after a county commission vote paved the way for a car dealership.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 28, 2020
Opponents of Cox Chevrolet car lot near Lakewood Ranch plan appeal

Some east Manatee residents likely to file appeal of rezone for Cox Chevrolet dealership

  • East County
  • News
An empty chambers from Longboat Key's Town Hall is pictured.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 8, 2020
Longboat commissioners cope with limitations of virtual meetings

The Longboat Key Town Commission began its virtual meetings in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The plant sale is Friday, October 9. From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twin Lakes Park is at 6700 Clark Rd. (East of 75). Free admission. Cash/checks only for all plant sales. On rain or shine!
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 30, 2021
October plant sale benefits Sarasota master gardeners

Volunteers work to establish an education center at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Makena, Ethan, Joseph, Andrew and Peter M'mwirichia
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 15, 2020
Happy Father's Day, Longboat Key

Longboat's little ones give us an overview of their fathers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Josh Siegel Jim Nichols, of CORE Construction, and Sheila Boyd, property manager for Ranch Lake Apartments, stand by a wooded area of the property. More than half of the 48-acre property has been left untouched.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 22, 2014
Ranch Lake Apartments near completion

The East County apartment project has begun leasing and will begin moving in residents in March.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 24, 2010
Town shows no love for reindeer display

The town warned The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort about a reindeer display that was decorated for Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dave and Kristy Ochsendoft, the owners of Siesta Key Sports & Physical Therapy, say a regular routine can help older adults maintain their independence.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 16, 2020
Physical therapy can help with healthy aging

A regular routine can help older adults maintain strength, flexibility and balance as they age.

  • Health
  • By Emma Burke |
  • January 8, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 1

We cut to the feeling with the premiere episode of "Siesta Key" season three.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Horseback riders from Panther Ridge and the Concession show their opposition to a land use amendment that would add 15 single-family homes near the entrance to the Concession.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 4, 2021
Concession and Panther Ridge residents protest pending development in east Manatee County

About 25 people protested a pending amendment to add homes near the entrance to the Concession in east Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • December 14, 2017
Don't stress — declutter

Is your ‘stuff’ weighing you down? Follow these practical steps to lighten your load.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Former City Commissioner Fredd Atkins defeated Hagen Brody.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 23, 2022
Field set for two Sarasota County Commission seats in general election

Fredd Atkins takes close race over two Democrat opponents in District 2 while two Republican races were easily won by Mark Smith and Joseph Neunder.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kim Seery, a Myakka City resident and treasurer for Preserve Our Wildlife Environment and Resources, doesn't want development to cross the Future Development Area Boundary line.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 8, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners continue discussion of Myakka boundary line

Commissioners listen to concerns about moving the Future Development Area Boundary line.

  • East County
  • News
Ty Knight
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 26, 2023
Local Navy seaman uses military training to aid gunshot victim

Old Miakka native Ty Knight was presented with the USO Sailor of the Year award in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At the Oct. 18 Town Commission retreat, Town Manager Tom Harmer explained to commissioners how they are allowed to use ARPA funding.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 22, 2021
Town commissioners discuss how to use $3.65 million in ARPA funding

Federal COVID-19 relief money is heading Longboat's way. Commissioners begin figuring how to use it wisely.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
People can enjoy classic fair foods at Manatee County Fair's Flavor of Our Fairs Oct. 23-25. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 20, 2020
Get a taste of the Manatee County Fair

Manatee County Fair hosts Flavors of Our Fair to support vendors during the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Goody bags were given to everyone who walked in the door.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 20, 2019
East Meets West bridges county lines to bring businesses together

Often, "east" was literally meeting "west" as business owners from both sides greeted each other at the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Debra Fortosis, Tammy Halsted, Vice Mayor Jack Duncan, Liz Yerkes and Jack Dean
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2014
Business Briefs

The latest local business news.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 18, 2022
New SPD union agreement with the city is 75% complete

With its three-year collective bargaining agreement expiring at the end of September, a Sarasota Police Department union leader says a pay gap and anti-discrimination policy remain unresolved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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