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Chris Tomasso was named First Watch CEO in early 2018 and has been an executive with the company since 2006.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2020
Better with Bacon

Breakfast and brunch is a tasty, and big, business. A national leader in the industry has called the region home for nearly 35 years — and now it’s growing at a rapid-fire rate.

  • LWR Life
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 20, 2019
Redistricting Sarasota County is a no-win proposition

To redistrict now or wait doesn’t matter. The outcome will be the same: lawsuits and a government that weakens voters’ voices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2020
Bonfire lights up fun at Braden River Elementary School

Annual event raises funds for teachers' classrooms.

  • East County
  • News
Library Foundation for Sarasota County President Linda Getzen and Fundraising Chair Claudia Cardillo want to see a book in the hands of every child ages 0 to 5.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 12, 2015
Library Foundation campaign to help improve early literacy

Imagination Library program gives free books to children every month for a year from age 0 to 5-years-old.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 19, 2021
Pen Women award scholarships

The group of artists met at the Bird Key Yacht Club to celebrate the seniors who got awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 25, 2018
Neuro Challenge Foundation celebrates 10-year anniversary

Cause 4 Hope - Cheers to 10 Years was held March 24 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The brothers first acquired the Batcopter then expanded their collection. Next, they want Batgirl’s bike.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 19, 2018
POW! Nock brothers channel Batman with collection

These three brothers own the Batcopter, the Batcycle and even the famous Batmobile.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The hall will stand empty until further notice.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 25, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Royal Rummage canceled

The event drew an estimated 1,000 guests last March and is canceled due to the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River high senior JT Wright, junior Ty Moore, junior Jackie Sanchez and senior Liam Tvenstrup plan a bootcamp to bring Technology Student Association members together. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 29, 2022
High school survival tips from those who know

Current students offer tips on avoiding high school pitfalls.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 7, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Blocking the road

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Northern Trust Vice President Chris Romine is the incoming president for the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 11, 2015
Conversation with Chris Romine

Incoming president sets goals high in fulfilling requests for grant money

  • East County
  • News
Zander, 5, Tara, Roger and Kian Ley, 8 at the 2014 Holiday Night of Lights
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Night of Lights

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch 7-year-old Marissa Mae Famularo reads to 12-year-old Lab mix Annabelle, who was brought to the Braden River Library by Mary Ringland.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 24, 2022
Braden River Library hosts Read 2 Dogs program

Children can practice their reading skills in non-judgmental environment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Katie Greene enjoys seeing the look on people's faces when they eat her homemade funnel cakes at fairs and festivals.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
Fair foods a tradition for Myakka resident

Myakka City woman follows family tradition by selling treats at the Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • News
Larry and Dawn Labanics have welcomed Tilly from a Lousiana shelter into their home.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 4, 2021
Hurricane pets find their way to local homes

Humane Society of Sarasota County has been taking in pets from damaged shelters in Louisiana.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Wartinbee
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 13, 2020
It didn't grow on him

Bill Wartinbee tried the quarantine beard, but it never stuck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commission Chair Paul Caragiulo votes on board priorities for fiscal year 2019 at the County Commission retreat Dec. 8.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 12, 2017
County tentatively prioritizes affordable housing, municipality relationships for 2019

The County Commission identified ten tentative priorities for fiscal year 2019, as well as approved the 2018 Federal Legislative Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County officials were handing out tarps, food and water in Myakka City on Saturday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 1, 2022
All Manatee County residents have water service again

Manatee County officials head to Myakka City to provide relief.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Dental staff |
  • March 4, 2021
Top Facial Esthetics Center Now Located in Lakewood Ranch

Dr. Michael Kanter has partnered with Dr. Richard Miron who will head up this new division.

  • Health
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Florida Department of Transportation Interstate Construction Project Manager Marlena Gore said the sound walls are just one piece of the larger $80.8 million construction project. It is 25% complete.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
Sound walls rise along I-75 in Bradenton

Sound walls to offer relief for some area homeowners.

  • East County
  • News
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