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Longboat Key Fire Rescue
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 2, 2018
Longboat firefighters union OKs new contract

Longboat firefighters approve contract

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The tower will be a flagpole-like structure similar to this monopole on Lorraine Road.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 11, 2022
No solid dates yet for cell tower construction at Lorraine/SR 64

Residents near the area surrounding the intersection of Lorraine Road and State Road 64 have a shot at better reception.

  • East County
  • News
Hanna Brammer, Andrew Surrena and Kyle Oliver draw the curtain back on what it takes for an opera singer to perform. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 2, 2022
Opera singers dish on path to strength and stamina

The cast of 'The Pearl Fishers' spent some time chatting about the ways singers build their conditioning.

  • Arts + Culture
James Satcher introduced a motion that could result in the right of Manatee County employees to carry while at work.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 17, 2022
Late addition of concealed carry meeting agenda item raises questions about transparency

Commissioner James Satcher adds concealed carry issue four days before commission meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Yianni Chalvadakis is ready to serve up saganaki and loukaniko at the Greek Glendi.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2023
Greek Glendi in Sarasota adds to its menu

From saganaki to frappés, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is providing new food and drink items at the annual festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Aladdin" will be making its Sarasota premiere as part of the new season at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 28, 2022
Big acts, Broadway plays highlight new Van Wezel season

The biggest stars of Broadway, the comedy world and popular music will converge on Sarasota this season at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Gloria Kaminsky shows off her oil on canvas painting of Crater Lake. She said she has been painting 10 years and is self taught.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch lobby turns into museum

ComCenter allows local artists to display their work on its walls.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Founder and Co-Chairman of the Sister Keys Conservancy Rusty Chinnis, former Town Manager Al Cox and Harry Christensen celebrate the town of Longboat Key’s purchase of Sister Keys. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 12, 2011
Chinnis reflects on 30 years of changes on Longboat

When Rusty Chinnis, founder of Rusty Chinnis Contractor Inc., arrived 30 years ago on Longboat Key from Atlantic Beach, the island looked different than it does today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 2, 2009
City mulls 'test' roundabout

Funding could be shuffled to move up the installation of a roundabout at 10th Street and U.S. 41, but $125,000 has already been spent on the design of another roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Haley Howard.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Haley Howard

The Sarasota High sophomore started the softball season with a hot bat.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Swiss Day Preschool owner Janet Hember has decided to retire and close the school after 30 years in the Oyster Bay community.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 30, 2015
Swiss Miss: Swiss Day Preschool closes after 30 years

Oyster Bay community bids farewell to Swiss Day Preschool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Least terns nest on North Longboat Key. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 10, 2021
Nesting birds find a more peaceful home on Longboat Key

Least terns who got scared off Lido are resettling on north Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jimmy and Tina O’Brien | Realtors/Founding Members | RealtyPartners® |
  • June 7, 2018
Helping Families Achieve Their Real Estate Goals

Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota Realtors, Tina and Jimmy O'Brien, are founding members of RealtyPartners® that helps families achieve their real estate goals with a New Home Buyer/Seller Savings Program.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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Elling Eide's former Sarasota estate has become a leading regional research library and capitol of Chinese studies. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Gamma)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 17, 2022
Elling Eide Center brings a unique focus on Chinese culture

It's more than 7,000 miles away from Beijing, but because of the passions of its former resident, a Sarasota research library and nature preserve has become a leader of China studies.

  • Arts + Culture
This Azario Esplanade home at 15518 Derna Terrace sold for $2.8 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,841 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2023
Azario Esplanade home tops Lakewood Ranch-area sales at $2.8 million.

Pomello Park home is next at $1,789,000 in the week's East County residential real estate transactions.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Out of nowhere . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Women's Center |
  • June 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Maternity Patient Shares Her Story

In her profession as a pelvic floor physical therapist, Anjelica Yoder spends a great deal of time helping women understand their bodies – especially in pregnancy and postpartum.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 6, 2021
Sarasota's debut of Fresh Friday dodges the stormy weather

The first in monthly event series took place Nov. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"(My illness has) made me appreciate every day," said Eden Banks, who is pictured with her pastor, Steve Price. "I thought I was an anomaly, but there are a lot of young women in their 30s and 20s with metastatic breast cancer."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch pastor laces up for cancer patient

Harvest United Methodist Church Pastor Steve Price completed the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon, which he dubbed as Eden's Run, Nov. 5, in honor of church member, Eden Banks.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 9, 2012
BID discusses outdoor seating issues on Circle

Business Improvement District board members want city staff to crack down on excess outdoor seating and the hodgepodge of restaurant furniture on St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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