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Emma Moneuse   Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2018
Hats off to Longboat's class of 2018

Emma Moneuse and Griffin McKee are enjoying their summers before heading to college, while Max and Jake Pettingell are gearing up for their next steps at St. Stephens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Saltzman's "Hikers" is one of four pieces in her latest exhibit, "Spirit of America." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 16, 2019
Judy Saltzman's new exhibit at Art Center Sarasota spotlights natural beauty

The local painter's passion for national parks shines through in her new exhibit ‘Spirit of America.’

  • Arts + Culture
Girl Scouts Mylee Gilbert, 9, and McKinlee Gilbert, 8, show off their gingerbread houses at the annual Gingerbread Festival at the Mall at UTC in 2018. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 4, 2019
Home sweet home in East County

East County Girl Scouts share tips on how to make the perfect gingerbread house

  • East County
  • News
Heidi Easton (left) and Peter Easton take their 2-year-old Dobermann, Ollie, and 5-month-old French bulldog, Casper, for walks on this sidewalk by Adventure Place. The Eastons disagree on the CDD's decision to install bollards.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 9, 2020
Some Greenbrook Village residents disagree on newly installed posts

Greenbrook Village installs posts to halt golf cart traffic on sidewalks

  • East County
  • News
Brian Will has assumed title of Sarasota Yacht Club's new Commodore. Courtesy Photo Emma Dodge.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 2, 2021
Yacht club's new commodore flies high

Brian Will's career included fighter jets, airliners and a love of the sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Myakka's Amy and Tyler Clites show off their LEGO trophy after winning the first season of "Lego Masters," which ran 10-episode. Photo courtesy of FOX.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2020
Myakka City couple wins 'LEGO Masters' competition

Tyler and Amy Clites, of Myakka, will have Lego art on display at future LEGOLAND New York Resort.

  • East County
  • News
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
The Manatee County Commission will vote May 25 whether to appoint Interim Administrator Scott Hopes to the permanent role. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 11, 2021
Manatee County commissioners consider Hopes as permanent administrator

Scott Hopes could be appointed permanent administrator by Manatee County Commission on May 25

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Best of 2018 on Longboat Key

Here are 2018's best police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 3, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trying to stay gold

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Owen Ayers.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 7, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 7

Lakewood Ranch High triumphed at the 2016 state track and field championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Parents can sign up for Inner Explorer, which helps students manage their anxiety and stress.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 2, 2020
Therapist offers ways to help students manage stress, anxiety

Students can try breathing techniques and mindfulness apps to help them refocus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Mary Kane  teaches Sweet and Spirited Yoga leads a class last year.  Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 3, 2018
Class is back in session at Longboat Key Education Center

The fall session kicks off on Oct. 15 and runs until Dec. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation is working to reconfigure the interchange of I-75 and State Road 70. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2020
I-75 offramp to S.R. 70 closes Tuesday night through Wednesday morning in Bradenton.

S.R. 70 offramp Southbound I-75 traffic will be routed away from S.R. 70 Tuesday

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • October 29, 2021
MY VIEW: LJSA a critical piece of legislation

Profit might respond to free-market libertarianism, but truth does not. 

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
“I would like it if I never left the property, really,” said Kay Rosaire, Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Rescue founder says. “Animals are my favorite people.”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2013
Big Cat rescue expands facilities

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Rescue opened new facilities and is planning for a large undertaking - taking in two retired elephants.

  • East County
  • News
R. Dan Nolan Middle School eighth graders Payton Gee and Alexa Dziubek talk to Pam Rahn, a pre-medical program teacher, about what they've learned by using the Anatomage Table.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 22, 2021
Manatee School District 1-mill property tax provides funding for hands-on learning in STEM

East County teachers say equipment they've purchased with the additional millage ignites students' passion.

  • East County
  • Schools
A group of Waterline Road homeowners and nearby residents started a group called Preserve Our Waterline Road Inc., and sent a petition to commissioners voicing their displeasure with a proposed development project.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 8, 2013
Waterline Road plans delayed after outcry

The Manatee County commissioners continued a public hearing on the East County housing proposal on Waterline Road.

  • East County
  • News
 Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 29, 2019
Urbanite Theatre's 'Scorch' proves gender isn't a simple equation

The theater company's latest production is an edgy exploration of identity.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sea turtle nesting season runs each year from May 1-Oct. 31. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 10, 2021
Longboat vacation resorts concerned about costs of turtle-rule changes

If the changes get approved, Gulf-front properties would have a year to make sure they're in compliance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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