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Though flood-ruined debris has been cleared from houses in the Spanish Main area, much remains to be done in the hard-hit neighborhood.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2025
Spanish Main Yacht Club heads in new direction with new board

At the association’s April 10 meeting, a new board was appointed as the community still looks toward recovery and faces a $13 million lien.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colton Gordon had Tommy John surgery in 2021, two months before he was drafted by the Houston Astros.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2023
Former Lakewood Ranch baseball pitcher a star in Houston Astros' system

Colton Gordon is the Astros' No. 8 overall prospect and the No. 1 pitching prospect, according to MLB.com.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High softball's Grace Shaw-Rockey hit .444 as a senior in 2024. She will play for the University of North Florida next season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High softball saves seemingly lost season with district title

Junior pitcher Lexi Meneely keyed the Mustangs' district title run.

  • East County
  • Sports
Anthony Miller has transferred schools, changed positions in football and taught himself how to throw a javelin in pursuit of success.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 19, 2025
Riverview javelin thrower won't rest until he finds success

Undeterred by setbacks, Anthony Miller has become a top javelin thrower in the state.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
New York trumpet player and Sarasota Jazz Festival Music Director Terell Stafford performs March 17, 2023, at the Sarasota Jazz Festival.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 30, 2023
Don't miss these Sarasota events in 2024

Sarasota offers events to suit many interests in 2024.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Rams junior James Griffitts (20) wraps up a CAI ballcarrier.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2023
Riverview High football loses to Clearwater Academy International on last-second score

The Rams held a 33-14 lead in the fourth quarter but lost 35-33 after the Knights' comeback.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney's RJ Mosley catches a deep ball from Devin Mignery against Booker High in the fall 2024 season. Mosley would score on the play.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 29, 2025
Few teams want to face Cardinal Mooney football

The Cougars struggled to find opponents for the 2025 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A panther kitten peeks out from its den.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2025
Manatee County wildlife corridor faces funding challenges

Over 18 million acres are listed to eventually be part of the state's wildlife corridor.

  • East County
  • News
Cynthia Medina, a rising senior at Braden River High School, has made several friends at Disney Dreamers Academy including Makayla Joaquin.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 8, 2023
Braden River High student follows dreams through Disney Dreamers Academy

Cynthia Medina hopes to enter the biomedical field to help people across the world using the skills she learned and connections she made at Dreamers Academy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jake Ilardi and Skate City SRQ want to add onto the "street" section of Payne Park's skate park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota skateboarder Jake Ilardi wants to spread 'all-wheel' access

The Tokyo Olympian is on a mission to improve Payne Park and build new parks across the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cedric Mullins is the Orioles' starting centerfielder and a great defensive player.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 1, 2024
What our Sarasota sports columnist can't wait to cover in 2024

Big-time national events and intriguing high school sports storylines fill the calendar.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Junior Kyrsten Montas and freshman Ava Nono embrace Riverview High girls basketball's "Defensive energy brings offense" philosophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2024
Riverview High girls basketball eyes the postseason

The Rams are 15-2 as of Jan. 16, but Head Coach Gerald Perry wants his team to keep improving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Cardinal Mooney boys basketball teams wears "Accountability" shirts at practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2024
For Cardinal Mooney boys basketball, there are no small roles

The Cougars complement their high-level scorers with gritty competitors unafraid to mix it up under the hoop.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sustainable farm grows organic produce for Longboat restaurant
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 7, 2024
Sustainable farm grows organic produce for Longboat restaurant

Located in Parrish, Gamble Creek Farms provides fresh produce for Mar Vista and the other restaurants in the Chiles Hospitality group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nayeli Centeno, a Manatee Technical College Dental Assisting student, teaches Vaylin Jensen, a Lakewood Ranch High School junior, how to suction a mouth.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 22, 2024
MTC open house provides hands-on look at careers

Manatee Technical College's East Campus open house gave potential future students an opportunity to see the programs available.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota's single-family home market has stayed strong despite pressure from increasing mortgage rates.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2024
Economist calls Sarasota County recession resistant

Any near-term economic downtown should have little effect on tax revenues as the County Commission embarks on budget planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheriff Kurt Hoffman said the cost of arresting and holding undocumented immigrants who commit crimes at Sarasota County Jail since 2019 is several million dollars.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 27, 2024
Residents criticize commission meeting on migrant cost

Special County Commission session following last week's budget workshop included presentation on costs of crime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 2157 Wisteria St. has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,237 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 8, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey

A Grovelawn home on Wisteria Street tops the week's sales at $1.84 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota Orchestra presents "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" in October.
  • By Su Byron |
  • August 23, 2024
Season is almost here. Save the date for these arts performances and exhibits.

The 2024-2025 arts season is packed with inspiring and captivating performances and exhibits. Here are seven sensational not-to-miss experiences.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch Prep Band Director Jay Belmont has not only given the new Big Band a place to play, but he has joined the band as well.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2025
Those who want to join the Lakewood Ranch Big Band need to sound off

Polo Run's Chuck Huffine is seeking interested musicians.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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