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Bill Vogel tells the board why Florida School Board Association is the best choice.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 5, 2020
Sarasota School Board selects superintendent search firm

The board selected Florida School Board Association to lead the search for a new leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
Meeting moved to temple

The Planning and Zoning Board's special meeting to review code changes suggested by The Longboat Key Club and Resort will now be held at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maureen Geary, a third grade teacher at Myakka City Elementary School, teachers a vocabulary lesson to Katherine Millan-Pureco and America Carranza-Vazquez. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 6, 2021
Manatee schools see decrease in COVID-19 cases

Even with dropping COVID numbers, district schools will continue protocols.

  • East County
  • Schools
Co-chairwoman Montana Taplinger, speaker Lindsy Parrott and co-chairwoman Nikki Sedacca
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 27, 2023
Selby Gardens highlights Tiffany Glass at Lunch in the Gardens

Tiffany Glass work was highlighted at the latest Selby Lunch in the Gardens at Michael's on the Bay on April 26.

  • Black Tie
Jenny Caras of Cartersville, Georgia, gives her horse Trendy Fernhill a hug after winning The Event at TerraNova Nov. 19 in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 19, 2023
Georgia rider claims title at The Event at TerraNova

Jenny Caras and Trendy Fernhill narrowly win the Myakka City equestrian competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The community center was designed by Victor Lundy, a leader in the Sarasota School of Architecture style of post-war modern design. It was built in 1956.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 24, 2021
Historic South Gate property could be turned over to county

South Gate residents will vote on whether to sell the community center to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock will assess employees in 2013. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Year in Review: Delve back into '12

One year ago, we helped you 'Delve into 12,' when we summed up 12 issues in our first edition of the year that we believed would define 2012. Were there signs of progress? Or more of the same? You be the judge, as we delve back into 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Siesta Key Hotel project includes five levels of hotel rooms over three levels of the parking, some of which would be open to the public. Rendering courtesy DSDG Architects.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2021
New development rule opens door to Siesta Key hotels

Despite vocal resident opposition, the County Commission approved applications tied to a 170-room Siesta Key Village hotel, and more projects could be on the way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2009
Backflow deadline looms

With 331 backflow-prevention devices left to be installed Key-wide, commissioners will discuss a possible third extension at its Thursday, June 18 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2009
Bruce Williams relaunches Lakewood home sales

President Britt Williams said the company plans to build two spec models in Greenbrook later this month.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 24, 2021
Longboat Garden Club adds landscaping to fire station

The uncompleted fire station got a beautiful boost from the Longboat Key Garden Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Uh oh! Seems bad.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 23, 2021
Binge Blog: Do you know that the brain can itch?

"The Empty Man" and "Wendy" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota city commissioners also approved a trespass code revision at City Hall Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2012
City commission approves downtown projects

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a list of downtown projects Monday that include a Main Street streetscape projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karson Ligon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 4, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.04.21

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.04.21

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Portions of the middle portion of Longboat Key’s shoreline will see sand come to the shore via dump trucks first. (File photo)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2015
Town seeks to bid adieu to erosion

With state permits in place, pending federal permits are the only hurdle standing between the town of Longboat Key and millions of dollars worth of sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Theatre on the Green group has collected or funds pledged of about $300,000 out of a $750,000 goal to build a black box theater at the Town Center site. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 7, 2022
Former Longboat commissioners propose black box theater for Town Center site

The proposal calls to raise $750,000 in private donations to build a black box theater.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Children from the Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County watch as Ilee Finocchiaro, an instructor for Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, lead Jazz across the barn.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2021
SMART expands its reach in east Bradenton

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy expands its programming to reach more community members.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 15, 2021
Rotary Club gets off to a clean start

The club gathered to clean up their section of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Kohn holds up the signature Bridgestone golf ball he played with at PopStroke. Each PopStroke golfer gets to keep their ball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2022
Columnist aces good time at Sarasota's PopStroke

Best score is chicken flatbread after the round on the putting course.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney freshman Olivia Davis practices her jump shot with coach Rico Antonio. Photo courtesy Olivia Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 9, 2020
Pandemic won't stop Cardinal Mooney freshman from rehabbing knee injury

Olivia Davis missed her freshman season, but has three NCAA Division I offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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