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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Newcomers express frustration with town

Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don't understand the workings of the island's government at Monday's debate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Newcomers express frustration with town

Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don't understand the workings of the island's government at Monday's debate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
James Miller, the co-owner with his wife Misdee of the Sarasota Polo Club, says he will adjust safety measures as the season progresses depending on attendance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2020
Sarasota Polo Club ready to open in a pandemic world

Sarasota Polo Club owners James and Misdee Miller hope fans will buy tickets in advance to help safety planning.

  • East County
  • News
3. Lakewood Ranch's Regan Kelly (22) slide tackles the ball away from Steinbrenner's Aaliyah  Pitts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2023
Mustangs girls soccer players reflect after regional final loss

The Lakewood Ranch High team says they have plenty of positive memories from a season that ended short of the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County workers evaluate a leaking major water pipe on Jan. 4.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 10, 2023
Manatee workers evaluate how to deal with major waterline break

The county still has 12 miles of similar aging waterlines that need to be replaced.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2016
Action on traffic

While Sarasota and Bradenton Beach officials say nothing new is planned to help relieve congestion, Longboat’s Lenny Landau is urging residents to change behavior.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino still has his Ladder 102 hat he wore as a New York City fireman who was fortunate to survive the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Former New York City fireman shares memories of the attack

Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino, a New York City fireman who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, says 9-11 stories need to be told.

  • East County
  • News
The city is in the midst of renovating the Lido Beach pavilion, but restroom improvements are set to be the last phase of the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
Lido residents remain concerned about pavilion restrooms

As the city of Sarasota works through an issue with its maintenance contractor, a pavilion improvement project will continue through December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Animal Services will have dogs and cats available for $20 this weekend.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 10, 2014
Animal Services offers holiday adoption specials

Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, Manatee County Animal Services is offering dogs and cats for discounted prices.

  • East County
  • News
Hermitage fellow Paula Vogel shared her knowledge with a captivated audience at Booker High School on Friday. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 15, 2022
Playwright puts plot on paper at Hermitage event

Paula Vogel has seen her work brought to life on the world's largest stages. And she helped a Sarasota audience find the sweet spot in crafting their own elements of style last Friday.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 16, 2019
Siesta group files federal lawsuit in response to Big Pass dredging proposal

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 has taken to the federal court system in order to prevent dredging that would be used to renourish Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Debris await collection along Greenbrook Boulevard. (Photo by Ian Swaby
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch CDDs still dealing with hurricane impacts

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority officials say that some issues from Hurricane Ian might not be resolved until 2024.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Rosinsky, the CEO and president of Goodwill Industries Manasota, had to furlough 600 workers.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2020
Goodwill's reopening a small dose of normalcy for Lakewood Ranch area

Treasure hunt in Lakewood Ranch begins again as Goodwill reopens.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Pam Hawkinberry, Jerrie Morrison and Diane Lindsay
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 18, 2023
Thunder By The Bay kicks off festival with party

Thunder By The Bay started its latest festival with a "Born To Be Wild" kickoff party was held Feb. 17.

  • Black Tie
Some residents expressed optimism about clearing a path for redevelopment at the shopping center, but others questions what a new project might look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Residents ask for input on Ringling Shopping Center plans

The city moved ahead with plans to rezone the Ringling Shopping Center, but residents are worried about the property's uncertain future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to online learning

Following state directives, students in the Sarasota County School district will learn online until at least May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
ULI panelists made it clear that none of the recommendations can be implemented until the town and its residents agree to work together.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Review: October 2013, ULI: 'Key should embrace change'

The panel's report urges the town to create a walkable Town Center concept near Publix and scrap its codes and Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 5, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: That license is suspended

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Selby Gardens' Lights in Bloom runs Dec. 11 through Jan. 2.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 8, 2021
This Week in A+E: Dec. 9 to Dec. 15

Catch all the holiday action and performances in Sarasota this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Braden River football program has been elite since Head Coach Curt Bradley was hired in 2012.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2022
How football grew to dominate the US sports landscape — and all fall weekends

The rough-and-tumble sport isn't for the faint of heart. That's why Americans love it.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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