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Dreamers Academy will be located on Temple Beth Sholom's campus.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
Dreamers Academy finds campus, plans August opening

After years of struggling to find a location, the dual-language charter expects to open for the 2021-22 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
ODA sophomore Luke Geske battled a wrist injury early in the season, but holds a 1.82 ERA over 23 innings since returning, with 26 strikeouts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 28, 2021
Thunder on the mound

ODA sophomore pitcher is committed to the University of Miami.

  • East County
  • Sports
The roundabout at Rye Road/White Eagle Boulevard and State Road 64 is the first of three roundabouts planned for the S.R. 64 corridor.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 15, 2020
More S.R. 64 construction begins in Lakewood Ranch area

FDOT gears up for second roundabout on S.R. 64.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Negandhi, Rod Gilmore, Dick Vitale, Scott Drew, Keyshawn Johnson and V Foundation CEO Shane Jacobson stand together at the Dick Vitale Gala. The 2022 gala raised $11.1 million for the V Foundation, an event record.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2022
Dick Vitale turns own challenges into record-setting gala

Dick Vitale shares intimate details of his cancer treatments on social media to raise more funds for the V Foundation.

  • East County
  • Sports
Small dogs playing in large dog area of Bayfront Park sparks citizen dispute
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 31, 2023
Small dogs playing in large dog area of Bayfront Park sparks citizen dispute

Two dog owners at Bayfront Park got into a yelling match over not keeping their dogs on the right side of the park. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,985 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 21, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 4-8 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops the week’s sales at $2.93 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 12, 2022
Legislative politics fells Siesta incorporation

To all those people who worked so earnestly on the Siesta Key incorporation efforts: Good try.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manatee County will have a second drive-through collection site at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 23, 2020
Manatee County makes 800 COVID-19 test kits available

Manatee County makes 800 COVID-19 test kits available.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy is one step closer to opening in August 2022 with the approval of its contract with the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 18, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy one step closer to becoming a reality

With contract approval, Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy focuses on a location.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2009
Public Tennis Center construction continues

The new Longboat Key Public Tennis Center building has been under construction while tennis players used the courts this summer, but the rest of the project is on hold for now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Walter Frank, member, Lew Moyer and Ralph Liebstein (co-presidents) enjoy the sun before starting the grill.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 16, 2023
TBI Men's Club raises funds with beach barbecue

The Temple Beth Israel organization held its last event before summer on Sunday at the Bay Isle Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A chickee hut at Kissimmee State Park is the recreation of an 1876 "cow camp" structure. Courtesy of Florida State Parks.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 23, 2012
Homeowners warned about construction

County officials want to make sure homeowners understand that chickee huts must comply with certain government construction codes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mike Bergin nicknamed himself Marina Joe after taking on the duty of clearing Twin Shores of red tide fish kill.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2019
Twin Shores resident keeps red tide fish kill at bay

Mike Bergin, nicknamed ‘Marina Joe,’ took it upon himself to keep Twin Shores clear of fish kill during red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 6, 2021
"Moana" a hit at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Family Night

Despite the rain, a couple families showed up for snacks and a movie.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The county aims to revisit the topic of redistricting next month
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 22, 2019
County to hire consultant for potential redistricting process

After reviewing a variety of options to base new district lines off of, commissioners directed staff to hire a consultant within the next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 3, 2022
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton leads nation in new business employment

The region is not only the top mid-size metro area in the country for job creation by new businesses. By percentage of total employment, it tops all metros.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stephanie Peabody
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 27, 2021
Brain Health Initiative founder expects big 2021 in Lakewood Ranch

Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody expects huge goals in 2021 in the Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton region.

  • East County
  • News
“The ‘how to guide’ to living (‘cause you’re doing it wrong)” is a digital chromogenic print of an ad from 1999. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 7, 2018
New exhibit at The Ringling analyzes the identity-shaping techniques of ads

Conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas uses advertisements as a lens to analyze cultural prejudices.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 16, 2020
Longboat Key has new generation

For the first time in decades, a majority of commissioners will be under age 70. Will that change the town’s path? Meantime, Florida has a post-election challenge: how to keep Florida Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Riverview defense, here stuffing a Sebring pass play, has been consistent, but Coach Josh Smithers would like the unit to force more turnovers.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2021
Riverview, Mooney face challenges in football playoffs

The Rams and Cougars will both hit the road Friday for their first-round games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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