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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 17, 2022
Tara Golf and Country Club brings back San Gennaro Festival

Residents learned more about Italy through food, trivia and music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The construction crew begins site preparations Aug. 19. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 26, 2022
Cooper Creek Boulevard roundabout project underway in Sarasota

The University Town Center project is expected to enhance traffic flow and access to University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
The starting salary for teachers has increased to $55,177. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2022
School District of Manatee County increases teacher pay

The starting salary for a Manatee County teacher will be $55,177, up from $52,910.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tom Knight has been sheriff in Sarasota County since 2008. Sheriff-elect Kurt Hoffmann will take office Jan. 5, Knight will assume his new role Jan. 25.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
Tom Knight hired as CEO of First Step Sarasota

The outgoing sheriff will begin work Jan. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 150 Givens St in Siesta Key was built in 2008 with four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,949 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 25, 2020
Siesta Key home sells for $3.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 8-16.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Waves is ready to get back into the gulf after having surgery to remove tumors. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 30, 2022
Injured green sea turtle treated and released back to the Gulf

Mote rescued the sea turtle found tangled in fishing wire near Cortez in May and took it to its rehab hospital for treatment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unit 302 at 188 Golden Gate Point was built in 2015 with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,879 square feet of living space.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 4, 2020
Golden Gate Point condo sells for $2.95 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 21-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Deputy Chief Paul Wren (back row, fourth from left) and strike team members pose with the Captiva Island Fire Control District staff.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 24, 2022
Manatee continues deploying firefighters, equipment to Lee County

More than a month after Hurricane Ian, Manatee County continues to support Lee County with resources.

  • East County
  • News
  • By 360 Orthopedics Staff |
  • October 23, 2019
Don't Worry Baby...We've Got You Covered

Don't Worry Baby...We've Got You Covered

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Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee President and CEO Maribeth Phillips says The Food Bank of Manatee will operate as usual and she hopes the community will donate to help replace food previously provided by Feeding Tampa Bay.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2018
Change in food supply causes angst

Feeding Tampa Bay says its new distribution system will get more food to the hungry in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Faith Schyck.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Faith Schyck

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer senior talks golden goals and inspirational quotes.

  • East County
  • Sports
An updated view of the 50 vertical oyster gardens hung under the observation deck at Joan Durante Park. Even from a distance, the growth is easily visible.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 14, 2023
Vertical oyster gardens grow habitats and communities

Vertical oyster gardens are being deployed across Longboat Key to improve the water quality in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chef Danny Barbos slides a pizza into what he calls the Lamborghini of pizza ovens, a Marana.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 30, 2020
Put down your dough on this pizza in Lakewood Ranch

Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch introduces a pizzeria within its clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Saunders will be honored on March 20. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 13, 2019
Saunders to receive Hero of History award

Real estate company founder will be fifth recipient of Historical Society's award on March 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Public Beach has been drawing even more people than usual this summer, no doubt a reflection of its status as No. 1 beach in the country. Photo by Carolyn Bistline
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 4, 2011
Siesta Key banners face zoning code problem

Siesta Key groups believe banners at entryways to the island should proclaim Siesta Beach's status as No. 1 in the country. The question is whether such signage will be allowed under the county zoning code.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sailors senior pitcher Tanner Crump holds a 0.87 ERA as of April 25.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2023
No matter the test, Sailors baseball finds winning ways

Sarasota High is 10-2 as of March 27, bringing home victories however it can.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Daniel Craig (left) in "Casino Royale." Photo source: DVD.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2018
Binge Blog: Wringing out the old year

The final recommendations of 2018 — "Casino Royale," "La Vita è Bella" ("Life is Beautiful"), streaming service Kanopy and social media app/site Letterboxd — are two of the best films of all time and the latest tools for movie-lovers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2020
All hail the queen event in East County

Mall at UTC hosts second annual Treat Yourself like a Queen day.

  • East County
  • News
Looking out on a spectacular water view, the homes of Showcase Circle have set the standard for luxury in The Lake Club.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 23, 2018
Lake Club Classic

A former model home shines as brightly as ever.

  • LWR Life
Peter Dugan and John Brancy are the duo behind traveling show "Armistice: The Journey Home." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 31, 2018
'Armistice: The Journey Home' uses WWI-era music to share soldier's experience

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota honors the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI in a pre-Veterans Day concert, 'Armistice: The Journey Home,' with pianist Peter Dugan and baritone John Brancy.

  • Arts + Culture
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