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Students pay attention as Jennifer Dowling, a math teacher, finishes a lesson in her new classroom. The classroom is a part of the six-classroom addition that was completed in November. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 2, 2022
Renovations almost complete at Braden River Middle

BRMS teachers are thrilled with the $26 million addition and renovations project.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 8, 2013
Can women have it all? A visiting scholar is not so sure

Can women have it all? A visiting scholar is not so sure

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Longboat Key Historical Society accepted bids until Nov. 11 on the larger L-shaped cottage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 30, 2020
Chiles Group moves forward with purchase of historic cottage

The Longboat Key Historical Society is planning to purchase a historic cottage from the Longboat Key Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In May, boaters docked near Jewfish Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 2, 2021
Red tide's effects curtails Longboat noise complaints

North-end residents haven't heard as much boat noise compared to previous months. Red tide has kept many boaters off the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hello, is it me you're looking for?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Olivia Danko rounds the bases in celebration against Sarasota. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2018
Mustangs excited by final countdown

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Charles Snowden Jones, trustee, of Bedford Hills, New York, sold the Unit L-207 condominium at 435 L’Ambiance Drive to Ronald and Margaret Roth, of Longboat Key, for $2.4 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 9, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 24-28 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Michael Halflants said pedestrian upgrades at U.S. 41 and 14th Street has improved the connection between  Whitaker Gateway Park and neighborhoods to the east. He hopes his project will enhance that connection. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • November 4, 2021
Developer revives North Trail mixed-use project

At the outset of the development review process, neighboring residents questioned how the proposal would affect parking in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 4, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: The Bradentucky Bombers

Come at Me, Sarasota: The Bradentucky Bombers

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Hurricane Irma pounded Lakewood Ranch on Sunday night as a Category 2 hurricane.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2017
Curfew lifted in Manatee County

Sheriff's Office advises people stay off the roads as much as possible

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 6, 2018
What will grow Sarasota tourism?

Visitors who say good things about Sarasota constitute the big X factor in tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 28, 2014
Bids for Colony estate still alive

The bankruptcy judge in the case postponed approving a contract to purchase the Colony's bankrupt estate until June to give the trustee time to solicit higher offers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Complaints lodged against the town for past approvals granted to Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub won't be heard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2015
ZBA won't hear Mar Vista complaints

Three complaints lodged by Gene Jaleski against Mar Vista past actions will not be heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Since May 2020, Erin Hurter has offered free yoga classes on Tuesday evenings at Bayfront Park in Sarasota.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 17, 2021
Bayfront yoga classes provide haven during COVID-19 pandemic

Older adults have boosted their fitness routines since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

  • Health
Linda Holland and Pastor Kelvin Lumpkin issued a duel endorsement today for Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 26, 2013
Former candidates issue double endorsement of Atwell, Dorfman

Linda Holland and Kelvin Lumpkin endorse Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman in run-off election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 29, 2013
Walkability is the talk of the town

Walkability is the talk of the town

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
SCAT bus
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 31, 2018
Longboat Key will have bus service

Bus service will change

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 19, 2021
A gemstone for St. Armands

Let the conversation begin, but perhaps this time, the ending will be happier than previous trips down this road.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller said he was pleased with how the Giving Hunger the Blues Festival ran at his facility in November 2019.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

Broader use could be in Sarasota Polo Club's future

  • East County
  • News
Bryan Kearse.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Bryan Kearse

The Braden River High wide receiver had a huge game against Southeast High

  • East County
  • Sports
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