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The Out-of-Door Academy's Reece Whatmore, a senior, and Harper Campbell, a sophomore, are EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors committed to educating people on how to protect local water resources. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 14, 2020
Ambassadors of change in east Bradenton

Two ODA students work to educate others on how to protect water resources.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 31, 2012
Trusted scholars behind Trustee Scholars Awards

An invitation arrived in the mail for the 18th annual Trustee Scholar Awards. "Creating a Masterpiece" was inscribed across the front with framed silhouettes of 12 trustee scholars.

  • Arts + Culture
Pharmacist Gerry Letendre says that when prescribed correctly, hormone therapy can reduce symptoms of menopause without increasing risk of future diseases.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 19, 2020
Modern hormone therapy could help balance body's health hormones during menopause

Sarasota pharmacist says when taken properly, hormone therapy can reduce menopause effects without increased risks for diseases.

  • Health
Brad Moyer and his niece Julia Devecchio, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, have a quarantine-style prom since Devecchio's actual prom was canceled. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area seniors miss final important high school moments

Lakewood Ranch area high school seniors share disappointment over school event cancellations.

  • East County
  • News
One of the topics likely appear on the survey is a question about the possibility of someday eliminating the county border that splits the town between Manatee and Sarasota counties.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 21, 2019
One-county question likely on town's citizen survey

Residents will be asked about key issues, customer service in early 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Entrance through the Balmoral Woods Boulevard gate to the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club has been an item of concern for CDD 6 residents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2015
Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 raises questions over gates

Lakewood Ranch Ranch chairman seeks attorneys' opinion on whether the community can restrict access on Country Club roadways.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 16, 2015
Theater review: 'Butler'

“Butler” is a war of words and wit at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dan Watnem, who manages the Excelsior condominium, looks at the damage to a Building 5 unit.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 18, 2016
Tornado recovery slow for some

One month after the storm, 58 Siesta Key condo units remain uninhabitable, and many other residents are still waiting for repairs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A Bradenton man was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash on Gulf of Mexico Drive near Pattigeorges restaurant, 4120 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2015
Car crash fatality on GMD

A head-on collision near Pattigeorges restaurant Sunday night resulted in the death of one man and sent another man to the hospital with a concussion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cast of "The Water Engine." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Water Engine'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory has fired David Mamet's 'The Water Engine' up again.

  • Arts + Culture
The previous departure SRKUS (green) with the newly implemented procedure TIDES (orange) from SRQ.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 30, 2024
SRQ flight path over Longboat Key discussed after unexpected change

The Federal Aviation Administration admitted fault in not communicating a flight path change in a recent meeting between local and FAA officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This vacation rental property at 234 Grant Drive is one of three on Lido Key involved in a Bert Harris Act claim against the city for alleged devaluation resulting from a city ordinance that caps overnight capacity.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 5, 2023
City faces Harris Act challenge from Lido Key vacation rentals

The owners of three properties allege loss in appraised value over capacity restrictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Publix Vice President of Lakeland Operations Tom McLaughlin, pictured with Publix agent Michael Leeds and Mayor Jim Brown speaks about the new store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Publix topping-off celebration

Publix Supermarkets Inc. held a topping-off party to celebrate construction of its new Longboat Key store scheduled to open in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dillon Forbes, center, enjoyed ice cream with his dad, Lee, and friend Gianna Caso, right.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ice Cream Social

Families at Tara Elementary School welcomed the new school year Sept. 7, with a special Ice Cream Social hosted by the school's Parent Teacher Organization

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alexandra Lillis admires the new exhibit of Louis Cabot's photography featuring the landscapes and wildlife on Longboat Key.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Louis Cabot exhibit

Longboat Key residents examined the new exhibit of Louis Cabot's canvas photography prints at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Friday evening, Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kyle Turoff shows Beth Duda the new theatre space
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: PLATO fundraising event

August 5 was a packed house at Jager Taven & Grill, where patrons of PLATO gathered to raise funds for a $70,000 new theater space a few buildings down.

  • Arts + Culture
Vice Mayor Jack Duncan prepares to cut the ribbon in front of the new Beggins Century 21 office.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beggins Century 21 Grand Opening

On Thursday, May 1, Beggins Century 21 hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location on the North end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chillounge Night

PHOTO GALLERY: Chillounge Night

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Nik and Erendira Wallenda
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Circus Arts Conservatory

Circus Sarasota announced its new identity at a gourmet barbecue Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Sailor Circus Arena. The Sailor Circus students teased their winter performance at the event.

  • Arts + Culture
In addition to its main concert hall, the site is also expected to allow for room to construct education facilities, event and outdoor space as well.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 24, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra finds new home on Fruitville Road

32-acre site between Honore Avenue and Cattlemen Road will include performance space, along with event and educational facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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