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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Area braces for severe weather

The National Weather Service is predicting a line of thunderstorms will move through the area today; a few may be severe.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 16, 2020
Longboat Key Club takes precautions after possible virus exposure to staffer

All Longboat Key Club activities, meetings and lessons are suspended for at least two weeks after a person working at the club's outdoor golf facility may be have been exposed to coronavirus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Impact100 SRQ co-founders Tilly Valls McFadden and Jane Watt, Impact100 founder Wendy H. Steele, Violeta Huesman and Deborah M. Johnson  met at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida building.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2020
Impact100 and Girl Scouts Gulf Coast Florida host suffragist celebration

The Equalitea event celebrated 100 year's of the fight for women's right to vote.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Myakka's Charlene and Jim Michaels opposed the zoning request at State Road 70 and County Road 675 because they did not feel it was compatible with the area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch apartment project advances

Manatee County commission also denies commercial project at State 70 and County Road 675.

  • East County
  • News
Sun King co-founder Clay Robinson is moving his beer business and his family to Florida. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 29, 2022
Sarasota's newest brewery opens on Mango Avenue

Clay Robinson, the co-founder of Sun King Brewing, isn't just opening a new venue in Sarasota. He's moving his life and family here.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Lori Basilone helped expand and create new programs for Community Activities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Basilone leaves CAC after eight eventful years

Lori Basilone prepares to say goodbye after helping Lakewood Ranch find and cultivate its community spirit.

  • East County
  • News
Homes in the community will have a West Indies style. (Courtesy rendering).
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Toll Brothers to build in Lakewood Ranch

The luxury builder plans to construct 450 West Indies-inspired homes.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Munchies 420 Cafe offers the "Fire In Your Hole!!" wing challenge.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2023
Take on these Sarasota food challenges — if you dare

In honor of July 4's hot dog challenge, these local challenges will have your mouth and stomach putting up a fight.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The meeting starts at 9 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2011
Commission to consider Rosedale addition

The Manatee County Board of Commissioners will vote on an addition to Rosedale, among other items, today.

  • East County
  • News
Ted Lindenberg of Books for Kids works with Oneco kindergarten student Cosette Smart and volunteer Marla Perlstein during a 30-minute mentoring session in the school's cafeteria.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2023
Books for Kids founder honored by Lakewood Ranch Community Fund

Ted Lindenberg will be presented the 2023 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award on Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • News
Patrick Gannon is positioning himself as a moderate voice focused on achieving tangible results.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2017
Planning Board member enters City Commission race

Patrick Gannon, who also serves as president of the Downtown Sarasota Condo Association, is the sixth candidate to declare for the March election.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 17, 2022
A tight leaderboard after round one of the LECOM Suncoast Classic

Thomas Walsh leads at eight under par, but 15 golfers are within two strokes of him.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 14, 2020
Letter to the editor: Doctors Hospital releases first COVID-19 patient

The Sarasota hospital has discharged the first Florida patient with COVID-19 and has cleared all involved physicians and employees to return to work.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 11, 2020
Eta prompts early school closing in Sarasota

Manatee district says school buildings will close on Thursday and Friday, with distance learning still under way.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2009
Residents discuss property values

Finance Director Tom Kelley told Key residents that declining property values for a second consecutive year led to revenue losses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 19, 2012
Dec. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Group plans tar-and-feather Walmart protest; District buys land for future stations; Workers group protests Publix; and Horseshoe Cove parades holiday cheer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The twice-daily flights aboard EMB-175 aircraft  to Washington are scheduled to begin Oct. 27. (courtesy photo)
  • By David Conway |
  • April 10, 2019
Sarasota airport lands flight to Washington, D.C.

United Airlines announced today it will offer twice-daily service to Dulles International Airport beginning in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In his role with the county, Jeff Maultsby was involved with projects such as the approval of a new spring training facility in North Port.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
School district names county official as COO

Sarasota County Schools selected Jeff Maultsby, Sarasota County’s director of business and economic development, as its new chief operating officer and assistant superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Rieser, a city resident, said he wanted to continue to build strong relationships within the community while working to ensure officers are equipped to do their jobs. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 29, 2021
City appoints James Rieser as chief of police

Rieser, a captain with nearly three decades of experience, will take the top job at the Sarasota Police Department following Bernadette DiPino’s resignation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 29, 2012
Nov. 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Ringling Walmart appeal filed; Turner pushes for eased restrictions; County preps beach access for upgrade, and CDDs pass budget amendments

  • Longboat Key
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