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Jim Kehoe, Tom Sweeney, Jerry Ditty, Chris Mitchell, Deb Kehoe and Cynthia Baptiste. Photo by Liz Ramos
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 11, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Elks thanked for vets support

Home for Our Troops gives certificate of appreciation to Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River Middle School eighth grader Stephen Althoff pours water to be filtered as Griffin Hart holds the flask. Middle school students have an opportunity for credit recovery in core classes like science. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 21, 2021
In-person summer school returns

School District of Manatee County will offer summer programs June 7-July 15.

  • East County
  • News
Craig Mutch flew in from Vancouver to help get the competition ready.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 10, 2021
Sand sculptors prepare for Siesta Key's Crystal Classic

The sand sculpting competition returns Nov. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kim Seery, a Myakka City resident and treasurer for Preserve Our Wildlife Environment and Resources, doesn't want development to cross the Future Development Area Boundary line.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 8, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners continue discussion of Myakka boundary line

Commissioners listen to concerns about moving the Future Development Area Boundary line.

  • East County
  • News
Craig Siegel, the owner of a Siesta Key rental property plagued with Sarasota County code violations, allegedly threw a bucket of urine on a code enforcement officer this morning.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 24, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: April

Sarasota County deputies arrested Craig Siegel before 8 a.m. for the alleged attack on a Sarasota County code enforcement officer.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 21, 2015
Weekend best bets: Dogs and Discounts and Nate’s Rescue Benefit

Two events this weekend will help raise money for two local animal rescue organizations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Frank Galati — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2019-2020 season tells several stories of change

Asolo Rep plans a season of transformative stories for its upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
Curator Dustin Juengel and Director Lisa Berger discourage the safe route.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 31, 2016
Boundary Pushers: Art Center Sarasota's evolving focus

Art Center Sarasota embraces the unknown in its push for a more experimental, collaborative art scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Cardinal Mooney finds itself in a new district this season after having won district titles each of the past two years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 12, 2015
Football Preview: Cardinal Mooney

After winning back-to-back district titles, Cardinal Mooney will face arguably its toughest schedule in school history this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Whitaker Lofts is designed to fit the challenges at the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street in the North Trail Overlay District. (Rendering courtesy of Halflants + Pichette Architects)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 15, 2022
Mixed-use condo building on Tamiami/14th Street approved by Planning Board

Recused from the hearing, Sarasota Planning Board member Michael Halflants and his architecture firm get the nod for Whitaker Lofts in the North Trail Overlay District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jen Shyu is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and vocalist who will perform “Nine Doors” at 8 p.m. Jan. 18 at Club Sudakoff. Photo courtesy Lynn Lane
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 4, 2019
New Music New College will offer a series of bold works in the 2019-2020 season

Peek into the minds of New Music New College Director Stephen Miles and Producer Ron Silver to see what they're looking forward to this season.

  • Arts + Culture
City commissioners hope City Manager Bob Bartolotta and City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini can resolve issues between them related to a computer investigation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Tension at City Hall

City Manager Bob Bartolotta is still awaiting the results of a computer investigation of his computer more than three months after City Clerk and Auditor Pamela Nadalini ordered it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
It's unusual to have two full-size golf courses in a beachside community the size of Longboat Key, real estate experts said.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 15, 2017
Longboat's ZIP code is Florida's 11th priciest real estate market

Nearby beach communities also land in state's top 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 6, 2011
Welly, White spar over project

Longboat Key Club general manager and Islandside Property Owners Coalition president spar in emails.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says change can be difficult even if it takes Manatee County in a positive direction.
  • By Vanessa Baugh, Manatee County Commissioner | Guest |
  • May 25, 2022
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes Manatee County residents embrace change

District 5 commissioner says facts show Manatee County is moving in the right direction.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 3, 2018
School Board hires Orlando attorney to investigate complaint against superintendent

The attorney, who has previous experience working with Florida school boards, is working at a rate of $180 an hour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 29, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Are we there yet?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • February 20, 2020
Trail Talk

Fresh-air fitness is beneficial for the mind, body and soul. Period.

  • LWR Life
Donna Koffman, Autumn Steiner and Jennifer Douglas
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 20, 2023
Humane Society gears up for Hollywood Bash

Aviva Senior Living hosts its Eight over 80 fundraiser, Mission Possible marks 25 years and more in this Black Tie and Tales.

  • Black Tie
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates 20 years with a concert Nov. 18.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 13, 2019
WBTT is going full speed ahead

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe looks to its future while appreciating its past in a 20th anniversary celebration.

  • Arts + Culture
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