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Manatee Technical College custodian Claudia Estrada Carmona works on cleaning a women's bathroom during her night shift. During the day, she freelances as a web developer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2019
MTC graduate pursues her passion

Manatee Technical College graduate was a full-time student to pursue her passion while working as a custodian

  • East County
  • News
Les McCurdy  delivered stand-up at Doctors Hospital.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 23, 2020
The Best Medicine: Comedians bring laughs to Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

The Laughter Vaccine standup show was held August 18.

  • Arts + Culture
George Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: George Davis

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks winning districts and fishing in Lake Manatee.

  • East County
  • Sports
The show's first ten episodes ended in October, but it's back on air starting Jan. 15 with eight more to finish the first season.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 18, 2017
'Siesta Key' reality show returns in January

The next eight episodes continue to follow seven young adults as they navigate relationships, drama and parties on and around Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dana West, one of the individuals involved in The Bay’s boaters working group, said he sees no reason not to trust the process the planners are embarking upon.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2018
Bayfront planners work on boating issues

The Bay Sarasota is collaborating with boaters to adjust plans for the Tenth Street Boat Ramp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 24, 2013
Town leery of county's 911 offer

A Sarasota County offer to take over the town's 911 dispatch services would save money, but commissioners worry the town will sacrifice its level of service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Prior to Thursday's community meeting regarding the construction of Lift Station 87, the lobby at City Hall was set up for attendees to peruse informational posters the new project team made.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2013
New lift station team holds community meeting

McKim and Creed, the new engineering firm in charge of work at Lift Station 87, hosted a forum Thursday for residents to voice their concerns about the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peggy Lammers' home.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour features five shining stars

The Longboat Key Garden Club rolls out its 44th annual home show with five stunners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 2, 2020
School Board will begin search for superintendent in January

The board will begin its search by hiring a search firm to aid the district.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Information about the approaching hurricane is at your fingertips, if you know where to look.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 5, 2017
How to stay informed as Hurricane Irma approaches

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota have a lot of resources available to keep residents informed. Here's where to find them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 25, 2021
St. Regis pops the cork on Longboat Key project

$800 million hotel and condo project kicks off with groundbreaking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
West Bradenton resident Mary Conway and Sarasota resident Alaina Martinez protest recent actions by Commissioner Vanessa Baugh. Conway said she is still waiting for a vaccine.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 23, 2021
Protestors demand Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's resignation

Dozens of angry citizens protest actions of Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh before Tuesday's county meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Hoffman. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
One hundred pounds cleaner in Lakewood Ranch

Keep Manatee Beautiful volunteers collected about 100 pounds of trash in two hours in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Beginning this winter, both Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines will fly to Washington D.C. from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 29, 2021
Allegiant adds SRQ service to Washington's Dulles Airport

Service begins in mid-December for airport's leading carrier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 2, 2020
East County PTOs adjust to new normal

Lakewood Ranch-area Parent-Teacher Organizations are coming up with ways to host fundraisers and events.

  • East County
  • News
The Braden River High beach volleyball team is the regional champion for the second year in a row.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 24, 2019
Pirates beach volleyball set to plunder state tournament

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chris Caswell (Hannibal Lecter) and Kari Solum (Clarice Starling) star in "Silence! The Musical." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 31, 2018
Venice Theatre produces biting comedy based on 'Silence of the Lambs' film

'Silence! The Musical' makes area debut at Venice Theatre Nov. 2 and runs through Nov. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
Interim City Manager Terry Lewis has instructed the police command staff to walk downtown for two weeks to see the issues firsthand.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 23, 2012
Aggressive vagrants anger commissioners

The Sarasota Police Department has been told to curtail a growing, aggressive population of homeless people downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Crosby spoke about the impact Clark had on him.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 4, 2022
Eugenie "Shark Lady" Clark, Mote founder, honored with stamp

The trailblazing marine scientist was honored with a postage stamp ceremony on what would've been her 100th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sections of Morgan Johnson Road were closed Sept. 10.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2020
Morgan Johnson Road partial closure still in effect in Bradenton

Road repairs expected to last into October.

  • East County
  • News
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