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Stephanie Peabody
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 25, 2020
Letter to the editor: Take positive action during COVID-19 threat

Brain Health Initiative founder gives important advice to heed during coronavirus threat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Hurricane Irma in 2017 delivered enough wind to down trees and signs on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 25, 2022
Longboat residents urged to prepare, act during hurricane season

Evacuation orders don't come lightly, so follow them when issued, leaders say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Broken Egg
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 13, 2013
Owner sells Broken Egg

For Bob Kirscher, the time was now to sell the Broken Egg, including its popular location in LWR.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of exterior renovations at Payne Park Auditorium proposed by The Players Centre for Performing Arts.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2023
The Players finds a home at Payne Park Auditorium

Sarasota city commissioners authorize staff to craft a lease agreement with The Players Centre for Performing Arts, which hasn't had a permanent home for seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview freshman Mia Ortlieb races past a Sarasota High defender.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 5, 2019
Riverview girls soccer team is young, energetic and full of potential

The Rams are off to a hot start in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • February 28, 2012
Jon Hamm and the Sarasota Film Festival

Jon Hamm and the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
East County's Steve Oppen says the Neuro Challenge Foundation has helped educate him and navigate him through his Parkinson's disease.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2022
Sarasota man with Parkinson's disease lauds Neuro Challenge Foundation for its support

Steve Oppen participates in Neuro Challenge Foundation programs and expo to educate himself on Parkinson's disease and help ease his symptoms.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 6, 2022
The $350 million journey

The Sarasota City Commission took the bold step to commit to funding 50% of a new performing arts hall. It better focus next on public support.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A home in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,538 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 28, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 11-15 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Cherokee Park home tops the week's sales at $4.19 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Commissioner George Kruse and Commissioner Vanessa Baugh supported a decrease in millage. (File photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 8, 2022
Manatee County Commissioners set plans for additional decrease in millage

Manatee County's millage rate has been reduced by .30 mill for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

  • East County
  • News
The new East County middle school will have "indoor circulation," meaning students will not have to go outside when switching classes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
New Manatee County school will offer temporary relief

East County parents thankful overcrowding will ease in the short run for families living in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The first set of conceptual designs for the new Gulf Gate Public Library includes a drive-thru book-return lane. Courtesy of Harvard Jolly Inc.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 31, 2012
FULL STORY: Architects reveal design for new library

Harvard Jolly Inc. unveiled conceptual renderings of the new Gulf Gate Library Thursday, May 24.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
626 S. Owl Drive recently sold for $11.25 million, setting a new record for Bird Key.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 14, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 29 to June 2 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Owl Drive tops the week's sales at $11.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The commercial land is adjacent to a pair of subdivided lots approved for a pair of single-family homes.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 21, 2022
Longboat OKs commercial land proposal

Brista Homes' plan includes a master drainage system designed to alleviate neighborhood flooding problems.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Thorpe and Tre Michel are searching for funding to reinvigorate the We Are Downtown promotional campaign, but the DID doesn’t want to be the sole investor.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
Downtown leaders plot marketing campaign

As a traditional marketing campaign seeks more funding, the Downtown Improvement District is considering embracing new technology.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • January 7, 2013
If not Wal-Mart -- what?

If not Wal-Mart -- what?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 22, 2022
Cooking For Wishes returns to Michael's On East

The interactive luncheon was held Feb. 22

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2010
Commission moves code changes forward

The Town Commission forwarded code clarifications and changes suggested by the Longboat Key Club and Resort to a second reading May 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Smith, Stillpoint treasurer James Keiner, and Stillpoint president Gene Tischer​ celebrate another successful fundraiser by Bob Smith in 2021. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 24, 2022
Lakewood Ranch man continues to be a driving force behind fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith aims to raise more than $40,000 for Bradenton's Stillpoint Mission this year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
White-tailed deer often travel in groups. If you see a deer crossing a road or on a road's shoulder, please slow down as more deer are bound to follow.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 19, 2023
Even in protected habitats, roads put wildlife at risk

Help protect wildlife by slowing down and being attentive, especially when passing yellow animal-crossing signs, which indicate you're driving through wildlife habitats.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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