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The meeting will be held in the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2011
Commission to host planning work session

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Some participants used sticky notes to indicate where and what kind of improvement they were suggesting for Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 11, 2022
Residents point to new ideas for Longboat Key's main street

The town and a consultant gathered views on the path forward for Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 30, 2021
Temple Beth Israel choir gets back to practice

The choir has been apart since the beginning of the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By SunCoast Blood Centers Team |
  • April 15, 2021
Donating from Her Doorstep

You can give the gift of life with an “at-home” blood donation today.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Floyd C. Johnson and Flo Singer Johnson Preserve at Braden River protects a 44.5-acre parcel of land.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 2, 2020
Long-established committee hopes to advise Manatee County on environmental land fund

Manatee County environmental committee could play big role in protecting more land

  • East County
  • News
Morvydd Clark in "Saint Maud."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 5, 2021
Binge Blog: To save a soul, that is quite something

"Taskmaster," "Saint Maud" and "Banshee" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sarasota Police Department does not know the cause of death after discovering a man's body this afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2017
Sarasota police investigate death

A male body was found in the 1800 block of 17th Street this afternoon. Police do not suspect foul play.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tina Panagiotopoulos and Manny Ninos have known each other since 1982 when they met in Massachusetts.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2021
Tina's Beauty Salon to close at the end of August

Tina's Beauty Salon has been open since 1987. Tina Panagiotopoulos will move to a new salon while barber Manny Ninos says he's retiring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 20, 2019
Sarasota Libraries, schools partner to bring learning tools to students

The two organizations partnered to bring ONEPass, a program that contains a variety of learning tools, to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The tables were decorated with carnival decor.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 22, 2022
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Purim

Several attendees dressed up for the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 3, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 3

This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 3

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 18, 2021
Horse riders expand skills at SMART camp in east Bradenton

From grooming to riding, SMART summer camp participants learn more about horses in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Wild and Kiwanis Club President Steve Branham
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 19, 2017
Kiwanis Club changes up meetings

The club will stray from their weekly breakfast meetings and implement lunch and evening meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
Ex-employee's allegations to be independently reviewed

A former city employee's claims about improprieties in the city's Auditor and Clerk's Office has prompted the City Commission to ask an outside source to review the matter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore setter Mackenzie Schmucker (3) fires up the team after winning a point against Manatee High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sophomore sets table for Mustangs volleyball

Mackenzie Schmucker has taken on more responsibility for Lakewood Ranch High in year two

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 20, 2017
Florida Poodle Rescue organizes barking good time

The nonprofit hosted its annual Sarasota luncheon, Puttin’ on the Poodle, on Nov. 20 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Rick Knowlton, Nicholas Lewis and Dan Hersey operate the Manasota Chess Center.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 24, 2021
Manasota Chess Center opens for all skill levels

Nicholas Lewis, Rick Knowlton and Dan Hersey have launched the Manasota Chess Center at the Crossings shopping mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town in recent weeks installed an interactive speed limit sign on Broadway Street. A second is planned.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 6, 2020
Village residents keep pushing for resident-only parking

The town will eventually decide whether to require restaurants to provide a parking space for every 150 square feet of floor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Air Force veteran Eugene Vaadi, who flew missions in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, died Aug. 28 at the age of 100.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 31, 2021
Sarasota war hero dies at age 100

Sarasota's Gene Vaadi, who died Aug. 28, flew missions in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Take those masks off, kids! Photo source: Max Go.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 30, 2020
Cringe Blog: How do you taste?

"Coraline" and "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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