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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 13, 2019
The Secret Life of Recycling: A look inside Sarasota's recycling system

Two months in, Sarasota's single stream proves successful. We take a look at how it all works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arizona College of Nursing students practice their skills in the simulation lab, which provides hands-on learning opportunities for students. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 17, 2022
Arizona College of Nursing to open campus in Manatee in August

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center will be among regional hospitals to benefit from new college of nursing.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch's Madison Abbacchi knows the grade she received in every class in school — A.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 17, 2020
Lakewood Ranch student finishes academic career with perfect A record

Lakewood Ranch's Madison Abbacchi recorded an A in every class throughout her academic career.

  • East County
  • News
Local business owner Chris Brown, right, with business partner Mike Granthon, left, purchased the Siesta Market property for $2.8 million.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 31, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: November

Chris Brown and his business partner purchased the Siesta Market property at the beginning of November, adding to their collection of parcels on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Several boaters dock on the weekends on the north end of Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of James Haft.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2021
Longboat Key to consider new rules to quiet loud boat music

North-end residents have expressed their complaints for months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A construction crew began tearing off the old roof on Whitney Beach Plaza on Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2012
Whitney Beach Plaza renovations begin

A construction crew began work for a new roof this week at Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rev. Mike Scheip will be delivering his message in a chapel that seats over 1,000 people.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2018
New Catholic church ready to serve in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels unveils $8 million church April 22.

  • East County
  • News
Wendy Scott said she normally facilitates dog rescues but is focusing on cats and kittens because there is a need for it.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2012
Volunteer aids feline adoption efforts

East County resident Wendy Scott has started an organization that assists local cat- and kitten-rescue groups by organizing events.

  • East County
  • News
City Manager Marlon Brown received high marks from city commissioners. (File photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 11, 2022
City Commission gives staff high marks in annual evaluation

The city manager, attorney, and clerk and auditor were evaluated by the commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Phill Younger and Terry Gans celebrate with supporters Tuesday night at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort after being re-elected.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 13, 2013
'We Won 'Em All!'

Gans narrowly beats Pastor by 27 votes. Brown and Younger retain seats.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 8, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A key connection

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Beverly and Bill Smock loved their life involved with the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association. Beverly Smock died Sept. 13 at 62.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2021
Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry executive dies of COVID-19

Longtime Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association executive dies at 62.

  • East County
  • News
New district rivalries will be forged in 2019 and 2020.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2018
FHSAA football classification changes affect Sarasota schools

New district rivalries will be forged in 2019 and 2020

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 13, 2014
Shine bright like a diamond

Ten-year-old Montserat Vasquez can now add jewelry designer to her list of hobbies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Santora, a third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps Caley Ochoa with a math problem.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 15, 2020
East County teacher's passion rewarded

Gullett Elementary teacher finalist for Manatee County's Educator of the Year

  • East County
  • News
Bill Sadlo started attending what is now the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club at the age of 8. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 2, 2017
Familiar Faces: Bill Sadlo

After 30 years with Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, the organization’s CEO and president recalls his journey from club member to leader.

  • Black Tie
Kim and David Hunsader and their daughter, Rachael Hunsader-Sliker, love how much joy the corn maze brings visitors each year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2018
A-maze-ing time at annual Pumpkin Festival

Seven-acre maze grown with love at Hunsader Farms.

  • East County
  • News
Warren Pizzello and daughter Amy Kippin slice the cake.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 20, 2022
Bradenton World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

At age 100, Navy veteran Warren Pizzello tells stories of his time about the USS Mount Olympus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Richard Albero still has the ball from his first pitch at Yankee Stadium.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2018
A walk to remember

In 2015, Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Albero embarked on a 1,200-mile trek to raise money for wounded warriors. Now he’s penning a memoir about the experience and plotting his next step.

  • LWR Life
Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the USA Swimming Nationals at Stanford University in 2019. It was the sixth fastest time in the world last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 12, 2020
Weyant and other Olympic hopefuls swim in Sarasota

Lochte among those expected for the 2020 Toyota U.S. Open.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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