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Longboat Key's new online mapping tool debuted this week. It allows users to see how a property is zoned.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 10, 2020
Longboat Key launches new online zoning map

Senior planner Maika Arnold worked for several months to create the interactive map.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 24, 2020
Christ Church potluck dinner features Jeremy Silverman

The Longboat Key church's organist delighted guests at a dinner and concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although he told the commission he would withdraw his application for an apartment complex, Harvey Vengroff is willing to reconsider — as long as the city doesn't require inspections of his property.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 5, 2016
Inspection request puts Vengroff apartments in jeopardy

Harvey Vengroff says he will withdraw his affordable housing plans if the city demands annual inspections, but staff believes a compromise is still possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
360 Degree fitness co-owner Stephen Kelley says there's plenty of free resources to work out with around town.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2018
No gym, no problem: The community provides plenty of resources to stay in shape

Stephen Kelley helps people explore ways to stay healthy without spending money.

  • Health
Anya Taylor-Joy in "The VVitch." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2019
Cringe Blog: Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?

"Evil" and "The VVitch" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Pastor Caleb Free preaches to an empty room at Risen Savior Lutheran Church as he records a Sunday service.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 8, 2020
Prayer becomes a virtual reality in Lakewood Ranch area

East County church leaders and members adjust to online church services

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 15, 2018
Cardinal Mooney volleyball falls in state championship match

The Cougars went up 2-0 before losing in five sets

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
SOAR participant Gianni "Julian" Torres, 24, walks on a treadmill during a one-hour fitness time at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. He attends SOAR in Parrish and in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch YMCA program soars

Manatee YMCA offers program for adults with special needs.

  • East County
  • News
Alexander and Andreas Niederer practice together every day, having set up piles of fallen logs, tractor tires, concrete slabs and wooden contraptions in their backyard.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2016
Riding on the edge

East County brothers vie for AMA NATC MotoTrials National Championship Series crown

  • East County
  • Sports
Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and Paul Sharff, the CEO of the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, talk about the new Mobile Learning Lab. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
School Board of Manatee County to determine superintendent's future

School Board of Manatee County to make decision on superintendent contract.

  • East County
  • News
Hiring is underway at the Shore in Longbeach Village.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 29, 2019
Shore begins hiring, aims to add parking

Owner says hiring could be done in June and restaurant could open by end of July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Camden Pope.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Camden Pope

The Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguer talks the mental side of baseball and affinity for science.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Starwood Hotel proposal comes from HAAD/ARCADD Inc., a New York and Boston-based design and development firm.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 24, 2015
County receives two hotel proposals for downtown land

In addition to older plans for a Kimpton Hotel, a new proposal calls for the creation of an 8-story mixed use project with a three-floor Starwood Hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wynn Watson and Hartley Aultman pull pasta, sauce, soup, stuffing, canned vegetables and other items from their cart after a busy morning of shopping. They found everything on their lists.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2019
Primrose students turn their labor into a Thanksgiving dinner for those in need

Kindergartners shop for Mayors Feed the Hungry program.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cliff Roles with Kadri and Anu Tali relaxing at a fish pub after a day of touring Estonia. Photos courtesy of Cliff Roles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 2, 2013
Where are they?: Photographer takes flashy trip abroad

A walkabout is typically an adolescent male's nomadic excursion into the Australian bush for up to six months as a way to connect to his Aborigine roots. For 60-year-old photographer Cliff Roles, it was a solo two-month traveling trip to visit places he's never been.

  • Arts + Culture
City Attorney Robert Fournier said he would discuss the lawsuit in greater detail at a future meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2018
City awaits follow-up on Palm Avenue lawsuit

Some post-trial motions must still be decided in a dispute that has the city facing a payment of nearly $50 million in damages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Miller said despite having bad luck with the weather and COVID-19 during the past two seasons, he will continue improvements at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 13, 2020
Virus cuts out chunk of season at the Sarasota Polo Club

Sarasota polo club members committed to improvements despite lost revenue from COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Beach is the number 6 beach in the United States, according to USA Today.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 1, 2019
No time to lose: Must do places to visit before summer is over

With the kids or without, here are five must-experience destinations for summer vacation in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bryson DeChambeau leads some invited fans up to the ninth fairway at The Concession.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
Will Lakewood Ranch-area golf event at The Concession pay off for Manatee County?

World's best players loved The Concession in Bradenton, but no PGA Tour event is planned for the future.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sophia Warmbier, Amely Wackerbauer, Bella Warmbier and Kayla Wackerbauer cool off in the pool.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School Pizza Party and Supply Drive

To gather school supplies for the Hope Kids Community organization, the University Place Homeowner's Association hosted a Back to School Pizza Party and Supply Drive Aug. 10. Attendees snacked on pizza and swam in the community's pool after paying their entrance fee - a donation of school supplies.

  • East County
  • News
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