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Guy Virgilio congratulates his team on winning the Class 5A District 8 title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer coach keeps Mustangs stable

He recently hit the 300 win milestone with the Mustangs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County draws record tourism numbers

Bed tax collections during the 2016 fiscal year nearly reached $20 million, which is a 4.7% increase over the previous year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue District regularly  helps Myakka City Fire Control District with brush fires and other incidents. Brush trucks like this one, at East Manatee, can move while spraying water.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
Fire districts talk merger in Lakewood Ranch area

East Manatee, Myakka fire districts explore options.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh speaks at a June town hall meeting. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2015
Baugh files for re-election

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh filed paperwork for her 2016 campaign Friday.

  • East County
  • News
A section of roadway leading into the Belmont neighborhood is showing signs of deterioration because of water.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2015
Town Hall seeks answers about Belmont roads

Although roads in the Belmont section of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club were repaved in March, sections of the roadway show they already are failing.

  • East County
  • News
Head out to one of Central Florida's natural springs for a cool summer treat.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 14, 2018
Into the blue

Hot beach got you down? Fill up an inner tube and a tank of gas and head to Central Florida’s beguiling backwaters, where cool springs eternal.

  • LWR Life
Doreen Renner of Longboat Key won an Open Aqueous Exhibit award for her piece “Loose Ends." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
Scene & Heard: 02.07.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including the winners of the Open Aqueous Exhibit at ArtCenter Manatee, a TripAdvisor award for Summer House Steak & Seafood and fun facts about performers in The Great Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium and Dri

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 26, 2019
Wave of boating enthusiasts hits Sarasota Bay

The annual Suncoast Boat Show will be at Marina Jack through Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 26, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 11

It was Juliette's birthday on this episode of "Siesta Key," but Alex seemed to be the one with the most to, unfortunately, celebrate this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 10, 2020
Smiles all around East County church on Mother's Day

Oasis Church brings families together for drive-thru Mother's Day photo.

  • East County
  • News
Bruce St. Denis told the Town Commission a north-end beach project is needed to save homes from sever erosion.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 1, 2010
Beach project moving forward

The Town Commission agreed that a $4.5 million beach project planned for the north end of the island is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 16, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Drake Theriot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Drake Theriot

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks learning a new offense and his favorite food.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River Library Assistant Supervisor Mary Frueh is one of many library staff members who have helped register seniors for the vaccine through library computer workstations.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 3, 2021
More help for Manatee County seniors to register for vaccine

Libraries and Elder Helpline aid Manatee County seniors struggling to register for COVID-19 vaccine.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 28

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

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Riverview High School head football coach Joshua Smithers is excited for the field to undergo renovations. Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 13, 2020
Riverview first of Sarasota schools to see track and field improvements

Riverview High School will be the first of Sarasota County Schools to receive an astroturf field and rubberized track.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Donna Hefner and Greg Fiore place flowers on the cross at Longboat Island Chapel
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 12, 2020
Easter on Longboat Key retains touches of normalcy amidst COVID-19 pandemic.

Longboat Key's Christian community find new ways to celebrate Easter while making plans for what comes next.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mote Marine Laboratory trustee Nigel Mould began buying electric cars after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 15, 2014
VIDEO: Advocates revved up for electric-car event

Electrify the Island Co-Chairman Nigel Mould discusses the event slated for Saturday, Sept. 20, at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 25, 2018
Beware of another scam in Manatee County

Cops Corner — Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Bird naturalist Matthew Press (right) and his father, David, look for birds at the Celery Fields.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • January 23, 2014
Celery Fields naturalists provide birds-eye view

In its second season, the Celery Fields Bird Naturalist Program offers visitors a chance to educate others about the thousands of bird species that visit the park daily.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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