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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2009
Club submits new traffic study

A revised traffic analysis states the Key Club's Islandside renovation project adds one extra car per minute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julie Bianchi, the head of the middle school, talks about the garden feature and virtual reality studio in the new building.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 26, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy building for a better future in Lakewood Ranch

Out-of-Door Academy expands middle school with new facility and quad

  • East County
  • News
Michael Long and Hunter Thompson exchange glares before New College and Ringling's flag football game which will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday April 7, at New College.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 4, 2013
Line of scrimmage: New College vs. Ringling

Football fans can expect blood, sweat and a healthy dose of irony as Ringling College and New College of Florida clash in the tiebreaking game of the schools' bitter flag-football rivalry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rachel Scharbo and Amanda Gates, who are library assistants, love working with the 3D printers in Studio 70.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 24, 2022
Braden River Library expansion offers new opportunities in east Bradenton

The library's new Makerspace, meeting room and three study rooms help visitors explore their creative side.

  • East County
  • News
The new SPD Mobile Command Center arrived at police headquarters with a motorcycle escort.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 4, 2025
SPD Mobile Command Center reports for duty

The new mobile center goes into action after an 18-month wait following its approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new 12,580-square-foot parish activity center will provide a space for religious education programs, ministries and other organizations to meet.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 3, 2023
Our Lady of the Angels to construct new facilities in Lakewood Ranch

The church will build a new parish activity center and rectory to expand its services.

  • East County
  • News
SMR's new coffee table book, "Lakewood Ranch — A Legacy of Living with the Land" is available locally and on Amazon.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 10, 2025
'Lakewood Ranch — A Legacy of Living with the Land' is a fun history lesson

The coffee table book, written by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, documents the development of a successful, southwest Florida community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 26, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training student DeAnna Wright played the role of the priest and chorus leader in “Oedipus" in fall 2017. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2018
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2018-19 seasons

This upcoming season will feature both classics and newer pieces of theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • November 6, 2017
Attitude of gratitude

Gratitude is a positive element for our physical and mental well-being

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Nikki Yanez. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 5, 2017
Ten Sarasota athletes to watch in 2017

These stars will command special attention for the next 12 months.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nikki and Kim Williams experienced their own Christmas miracle, a kidney donation from Nikki to her mom.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch woman's kidney the perfect Christmas gift for her mom

A year after a Lakewood Ranch mom receives a kidney from her daughter, both are doing fine.

  • East County
  • News
Heather Rippy
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 18, 2021
Gardening in Sarasota, on Longboat Key, blossoms during pandemic to help mind and body

Gardening can lift stress and creating food for yourself gives a sense of accomplishment.

  • Health
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2022
Lakewood Ranch crafter brings gnome fad to local art show

Lakewood Ranch has become gnome central as lifetime crafter prepares for art show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 28, 2014
Bids for Colony estate still alive

The bankruptcy judge in the case postponed approving a contract to purchase the Colony's bankrupt estate until June to give the trustee time to solicit higher offers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mill Creek's Dave Daily said damage could have been much worse as this tree only destroyed an overhang on his 2nd Avenue East home in Mill Creek.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 13, 2017
Glancing blow fortunate for Manatee County

East County avoids major damage from Hurricane Irma

  • East County
  • News
It's a giant tower of meat served in its own juices, and Grove's pork osso buco is a meal for all seasons. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 14, 2022
Grove's pork Osso Buco is an eye-catching vertical standing meat shank

You can call it a dinosaur bone or a turkey leg. But Grove's pork osso buco is drawing attention whenever you order it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Tara Elementary School kindergarten teacher Josephine Johnson shows her students how to prepare garlic cloves for cooking.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 3, 2017
Kindergarteners open up their very own restaurant

Restaurant puts experience on the menu for Tara students.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River coach Curt Bradley consoles senior quarterback Jacob Huesman following the Pirates Class 7A state semifinal loss to St. Thomas Aquinas Dec. 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2015
Pirate Pride Runs Deep

The Braden River High football team saw its historic season come to an end in the Class 7A state semifinals Dec. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo Colony Lender's 95% interest in 2.3 acres of Colony property includes the swimming pool, conference rooms, stores on the midrise, tennis courts, office space, a flower shop and maintenance area.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 23, 2014
Unicorp seeks 100% recreational interest

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall wants to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, but his vision includes owning Andy Adams' units and his 5% recreational property interest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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