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Stein Mart held a grand opening Nov. 10 at its new East County location in University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2010
Benderson plazas prep for holidays

The East County-based development company celebrated recently the opening of several new stores, including anchors Petco and Stein Mart.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 6, 2015
Country Club Shores celebrates the season

Country Club Shores residents celebrated the holidays with their neighbors Dec. 6, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission must appoint a Charter Review Committee at least once every 10 years.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 11, 2016
Longboat Key volunteers might be sought for Charter Review Board

The Longboat Key Town Commission must appoint a Charter Review Committee at least once every 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Albert Robinson of Navigant, formerly with the FBI, said assistant superintendent Jim Drake was responsible for the budget as its direct manager.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2013
Manatee School audit: Former assistant superintendent at fault

Auditors blamed former assistant superintendent Jim Drake for the Manatee County School Board's 2011-12 $3.4 million budget deficit, but faulted him for incompetence - not criminal or illegal activity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 26, 2020
It won’t be a ‘V’ recovery

The $8.3 billion going to Florida counties for COVID-19 relief will do little to trigger a quick recovery. Visitors will need to know Florida is safe again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Judy Saltzman's "Hikers" is one of four pieces in her latest exhibit, "Spirit of America." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 16, 2019
Judy Saltzman's new exhibit at Art Center Sarasota spotlights natural beauty

The local painter's passion for national parks shines through in her new exhibit ‘Spirit of America.’

  • Arts + Culture
Ed Smith Stadium. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2018
Orioles spring training tickets go on sale Jan. 13

The team recommends that fans purchase their tickets online.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jean Richardson

Palm-Aire resident Jean Richardson used her driver to record an ace Oct. 25, on the 133-yard No. 9 of the Champions Course. The ace was Richardson's sixth career hole-in-one and her first since she began playing at Palm-Aire 10 years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
Downtown Sarasota. Courtesy of Visit Sarasota.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 9, 2019
Sarasota named one of the best places to live in America

Sarasota was also ranked as the No. 3 city in America to retire in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rick Hardison. Courtesy photo.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 27, 2017
High school teacher advances career

your town

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2013
Police review FRS pension plan alternative

The Longboat Key Police Department Union will take a proposal the town offered to its union members for review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yoga instructor Meg Metcalf leads the Craft Beer and Yoga class at JDub’s Brewing Co. in Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Stout workout

Fitness fad encourages group exercise — with a twist.

  • Health
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Anne Ross and Braden River Utilities official Bob Simons say conservation of irrigation water in Lakewood Ranch through soil moisture sensor technology can save up to 30% on water costs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 17, 2019
Moisture sensors make monetary sense in Lakewood Ranch

Conservation program waters down irrigation costs in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The town of Longboat Key has put up signage, barriers and temporary fencing at 6399 Gulfside Road.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 19, 2021
Gulfside Road beach access temporarily closed

The beach access point at 6399 Gulfside Road will remain closed until mid-April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 18, 2013
School grade calculations to change

The Florida Board of Education voted 4-3 to change the formula used to calculate school grades.

  • East County
  • News
Jordyn Byrd and Anna Klemeyer practice blocking during practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball finds its groove as playoffs intensify

The Cougars were in a rut, then they weren't. What changed? Even the team doesn't know for sure.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Built in 2017, the home at 6111 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,320 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 21, 2021
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $6.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch High School students were supposed to have a hybrid mix of on-campus and e-learning instruction, but that has been changed by a state directive.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2020
School District of Manatee forced to rethink plan to open schools

State order will require schools to open normally in August.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2014
Sidelines

Lady Thunder lacrosse wins the district crown; Suncoast Tennis League wraps up season; Sarasota women win tennis championship; Sara Bay to offer summer membership

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Graycen and Clementine Schwartz celebrated their 13th and 12th birthdays, respectively, at Michael'     s On East on Jan. 21. Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.02.17

From giving birthday girls to thirsty fashion show attendees, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
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