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Former Sarasota and Braden River high schools running back Brian Battie played for Auburn University in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2024
College football video game could turn local stars into legends

This summer, EA Sports will release the first game in the series since 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Beaches and their upkeep was a big topic for speakers.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2022
Longboat's annual meeting gives residents a seat at the budget-planning table

The groups' goals for the next fiscal year offer a glimpse of what direction residents would like to see the town take.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton's Pam Page, Joanne Telesco, Valerie Lipscomb and David Daniels stand outside the School District of Manatee County's School Support Center to express their disapproval of the district's policy on reviewing books and materials.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2024
Manatee County School District finalizes book review procedure

Despite concerns from a board member and some residents, the district approved a procedure for parents and residents to object to the use of a book in the classroom.

  • East County
  • Schools
Scottish comedian and hip-hop artist MC Hammersmith will headline the 13th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 14, 2023
Improv fest headliner MC Hammersmith breaks it down

MC Hammersmith, Scotland’s leading free-style comedy rapper and improviser, will headline Florida Studio Theatre's 13th annual Sarasota Improv Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight and Paul Mercier
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2017
Kiwanis club honors area veterans

The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota hosted its fourth annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Oct. 10 at Sahib Shrine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Megan Dowdell.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 24, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Megan Dowdell

The ODA senior has 10 goals and seven assists through three games.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 22, 2021
The insidious tax: Inflation

Food prices are rising 8% to 10% a month for restaurants. Don’t blame the suppliers. Blame the Washington looters for printing too much money.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch-area families say hello to a new school year

Braden River and Gilbert W. McNeal elementary schools are among those celebrating their opening days on Aug. 10.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sandbags are available at Lakewood Ranch Park, among other locations. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2016
Manatee officials: Stay inside until the storm passes

Officials expect another 10 inches of rain by end of day Friday.

  • East County
  • News
Vanessa Baugh, a Manatee County commissioner for more than 10 years representing District 5, retired in 2023.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 16, 2023
Vanessa Baugh resigns from Manatee County Commission

Family concerns cause Baugh to give up her post with 1.5 years remaining in her term.

  • East County
  • News
The county is posting signage alerting beachgoers about the elevated levels of red tide detected in the water. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 13, 2021
Red tide present at all Sarasota County beaches

The county reported the current conditions on the beach include minor fish kills and respiratory irritation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Those in opposition to the amendment dressed in white shirts to show their unity. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 30, 2022
Sarasota commissioners advance Lorraine Road rezone

The Sarasota County Commission has forwarded an amendment to the state to consider light industrial and office uses for Lorraine Road in southern Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 21, 2012
June 21: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
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The general development plan calls for the church to take over an unoccupied office building on State Road 64 E. and later, to build a new sanctuary.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 10, 2013
Planning commission to review church's plan for new home

After seven years without a home to call its own, Peace Presbyterian Church may have a permanent place to worship, pending the conclusion of the approval process.

  • East County
  • News
Attendees collaborated with local artist Brandon Thrift to create a community art piece.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 17, 2023
Community Foundation honors partners, community at Better Together

For the first time, Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Better Together event was opened to the general public in a downtown block party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills welcomed more than 45,000 students and roughly 2,450 teachers back to school today for the first day of class.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 19, 2013
Superintendent welcomes students back to school

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills visited nine district schools today to welcome students to school for the first day of class.

  • East County
  • News
The 75th Annual Labor Day Regatta will be held Sep. 2 and 3.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 31, 2023
Labor Day Regatta celebrates its 75th year under sail

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron event is the oldest of its type in the region, according to organizers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 25, 2012
July 25: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
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Expected severe weather is moving toward Sarasota and Manatee counties. Image courtesy the National Weather Service.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 20, 2018
Tornado watch in effect for Sarasota, Manatee counties; Skyway reopens

The watch is in effect until 7 p.m., as the storms head this way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Butterfly orchids are considered commercially exploited in Florida and may not be harvested or sold without a permit.  (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 7, 2022
Florida butterfly orchids thrive in Myakka's old-growth oaks

Old-growth trees provide the loose, well-drained environment required by these petite epiphytes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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