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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
County sticks by Tara land-use decision

Manatee County commissioners last week rejected a developer's request for $1.9 million for preventing it from developing the property.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Real Madrid Castilla U16 team pumps itself up before the start of its match versus IMG Soccer Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: FYSA State Cup

Boys U13 and U16 youth soccer teams from across the state of Florida showed off their skills during the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup March 24-25 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Premier was one of several preliminary round sites for the tournament, which runs through May 20. For a listing of sites and complete results visit www.fysa.com.

  • East County
  • Sports
1. Lakewood Ranch's Karen Kay Lyvers dances off the mat. She won the 4A girls pole vault at the track and field championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2018
A year of champions: The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018

The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018 included athletes from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools and The Out-of-Door Academy, plus youth and adult sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
City officials recently approved an offer from LEGOLAND to begin the construction of a Legoman Land theme park on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Legoman Land lands on Siesta

APRIL FOOLS - Sarasota County officials approved construction of a new Legoman Land theme park on Siesta Key Beach, due to the success of LEGOLAND Theme Park, in Winter Haven.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
St. Armands Circle officials are worried shoppers will head elsewhere if city officials don't pay more attention to Circle issues.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
Circle and city officials clash over code issues

St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District (BID) members are frustrated with a lack of answers from city of Sarasota officials about issues affecting the popular shopping destination.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Stan Pearlman said he believes the future Manatee County park by Premier Sports Campus can be a "mecca" for Lakewood Ranch area residents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2020
2020s vision: Multi-sports complex should be a hit by 2030

Manatee County says 10 years should be right to finish its regional park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The historic cottages on Longboat Key could become the home of the town's historical society.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2017
Three big projects face future on Longboat

The Paradise Center, The Historical Society of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Culture and Education are all fundraising for future efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Lift station work coming to an end

A lift station project under construction since January near Country Club Shores is being dismantled starting today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 16, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Residents and visitors are allowed once again to swim and engage in other water sports at Turtle Beach.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 24, 2011
Beach water advisory lifted at Turtle Beach

A beach water advisory for Turtle Beach was lifted the afternoon of Oct. 22, the Sarasota County Health Department has announced.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Workers with Forristall Enterprises Inc. are tearing down the Amore building. It's expected to last about six to eight weeks.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 26, 2019
Workers begin demolishing Longboat Key's Amore building

Work expected to take between six and eight weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 6, 2018
Longboat arts, cultural and education center plan approved

The Town Commission approved what it now calls a conceptual plan for the Arts, Cultural and Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 22, 2016
The Ringling announces opening date of Center for Asian Art

The center, part of the Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt Gallery of Asian Art, is set to open May 15.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 29, 2016
Cask & Ale aims to bring live music to Main Street

The upscale St. Petersburg cocktail and tapas lounge has confirmed its interest in a location in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Message boards along Osprey Avenue direct northbound drivers to head to U.S. 41 because of the bridge closure.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 21, 2016
Southside Village businesses protest traffic plans

The Osprey Avenue bridge is closing for a year. As officials address resident concerns, are businesses bearing the brunt of the impact?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Stickney Point Road property contains commercial condominiums, 700 feet of bay frontage and 390 feet of canal/boat basin access.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 6, 2026
Nearly $21M Stickney Point project moves forward

Sarasota County commissioners authorized the acquisition and loan to finance the property purchase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 12, 2009
Manatee explains funky water

Manatee officials say high levels of algae in the county water supply can alter the taste.

  • East County
  • News
Winds have caused damage in areas of Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and Sarasota. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2012
Sarasota County officials declare state of emergency

Emergency Management officials plan to brief the Sarasota County Commission at its regular meeting today and inform commissioners they plan to declare a local state of emergency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The vaccine for use is 60% effective in preventing shingles. According to the release, the vaccine has few, if any, side effects.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 17, 2012
County asks adults over 50 to get shingles vaccine

Health officials are urging adults 50 and older to get a shingles vaccine. Officials estimate a third of U.S. citizens will develop shingles in their lifetime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope funding from Manatee County will help them secure state and federal funding, as well. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 11, 2020
Tourist Development Council recommends Manatee County commit $1 million to Mote's City Island facility

The TDC board did not support a $5 million funding request.

  • East County
  • News
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