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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 15, 2017
Film review: 'Lady Macbeth'

'Lady Macbeth' is a slow, methodical thriller that exposes the morally bereft.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 27, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Just look at the time . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 17, 2020
You Observed: Tangerine Bay Club neighbors come together

Residents took to their balconies to show appreciation for essential and medical workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 15, 2020
Dr. Harvey W Neitlich

Dr. Harvey Neitlich, son of Effie and Theodore Neitlich from Boston, MA, passed away peacefully at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on the evening of September 7th with his wife by his side.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Interim City Manager Marlon Brown said he wanted to make sure city officials make themselves available to engage with residents, businesses and visitors.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2021
Conversation with Marlon Brown

The interim city manager shares his perspective on public engagement, working with commissioners, preparing a budget and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Many Australian pines were planted in the early 1900s as ornamentals.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 14, 2019
With an accent on safety, Longboat ups the bounty on Australian pines

Reimbursement program is adjusted to account for prices of tree removal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Luzzi, pictured talking with his Stonington High team, is the new boys basketball coach at Cardinal Mooney High. Photo courtesy Tim Martin, The Westerly (R.I) Sun.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2019
New Cougars' boys basketball coach brings unbridled passion to the job

He transformed a Connecticut program and hopes to do the same thing at Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Liz and Steve Rinehart. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 30, 2021
Lightning fans from east Bradenton say team will win Stanley Cup

Liz and Steve Rinehart have been Tampa Bay Lightning fans since 1998.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cheri Coryea has lived in Manatee County since 1989 and has overseen the county's neighborhood services department since 2007. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2017
Manatee County appoints deputy county administrator

Neighborhood services director Cheri Coryea will fill the position.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 30, 2013
ULI: 'Key should embrace change'

The panel's report urges the town to create a walkable Town Center concept near Publix and scrap its codes and Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 17, 2021
Prom prevails for Lakewood Ranch seniors

After the Lakewood Ranch High prom was cancelled, a private one was organized to replace it.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
For the past 18 months, Sheila Loccisano has been sharing the beach with her 9,000 Instagram followers.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 19, 2017
Photographer shares the seashore from Longboat Key

Sheila Loccisano is the face behind the Instagram account @followmetolongboatkey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cliff Coddington manages the 10,000-acre Longino Ranch, which is a conservation easement.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 30, 2021
Florida Cattlemen's Association president beefs up agricultural education in Manatee County

Cliff Coddington earns Manatee County's Agriculturist of the Year award.

  • East County
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This River Club South home at 10515 Firestone Drive sold for $1.49 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,420 square feet of living area. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 27, 2022
Waterside Place home tops sales at $2 million

A home in Waterside Place tops transactions this week at $2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Murray Margolis and Ardene Chodosh have struggled since their jewelry store was robbed in 2016.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 22, 2020
Effects of Lakewood Ranch jewelry store robbery linger

Four years later after burglary, The Family Jeweler owners are out of business in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Bryan Jacobs watches as Country Club's Fran Tulski checks out a strawberry.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2019
Hydroponic farming is tall task for veterans' nonprofit in Sarasota

Vets2Success benefits from donation by Lakewood Ranch area's Gardeners Out East to run its hydroponic farm in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Domenique Maitre knits new items to sell during the festival.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 22, 2019
Pinecraft gets crafty for the holidays

The 26th annual Christmas in Pinecraft Arts and Crafts Festival runs through Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rosemary District residents have pushed for more thoughtful planning after the city authorized the construction of more than 1,500 residential units in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2019
Commission to discuss Rosemary District zoning

City staff is optimistic an overlay district can improve the quality of growth in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Built in 1951, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,836 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 5, 2022
Ringling Estates property sells for $3.38 million

At $3.38 million, a Ringling Estates property on Lido Key tops all transactions this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Photo by Mavella - Jake Bibler
  • A time to celebrate |
  • April 19, 2019
Just Married: Brad and Elizabeth

The couple went on several "non-dates" before their friendship blossomed into romance.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
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