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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 2, 2017
Film review: 'Fanny's Journey'

"Fanny's Journey" is a testament to unchecked hate and the power of innocence.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 9, 2018
Cops Corner: Be on the lookout . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 21, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre hosts decorative and delicious night

Men Who Cook & Brew was held May 20 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 28, 2019
Mote sends 'bitey' but rehabbed sea turtle back home into the gulf

Juvenile loggerhead was released from Lido Beach after his May rescue in Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Toll revenue would help county leaders finance other projects.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Toll plan rolls along for popular bike trail

Legacy riders will pay up in proposal to free up more county money for other projects.

  • April Fools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 22, 2018
John Brennan kicks off 2018 RCLA Town Hall

The former director of the CIA talked foreign relations, global trends and cyber security during the first lecture on Jan. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County's Nina, Toby (the dog), James and Noah Klepek gather their belongings before entering an emergency shelter at Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 9, 2017
UPDATE: Manatee County opens 23 shelters, but some already full

Braden River High, Oneco both full as thousands seek refuge from Hurricane Irma.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County will release a date when it will pick up storm debris later this week. Only garage that fits in a can will be picked up in regular garbage service.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2017
Date to pick up storm debris in Manatee County not set yet

County schools will be closed on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino (behind podium) speaks alongside volunteers and members of the department's Homeless Outreach Team during a press conference announcing the IACP awards.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 30, 2017
SPD wins two awards from International Association of Chiefs of Police

The honors recognize the department's volunteers as well as homeless outreach efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hurricane Matthew washed away dead fish from the beaches of Longboat Key.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 7, 2016
Hurricane Matthew washes out red tide on Longboat Key

Although the storm barely affected the Gulf Coast, rotting fish carcasses and seaweed disappeared from island beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 12, 2016
Cops Corner 10.13.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The city is working on design plans in an effort to make Fruitville Road a more pedestrian-friendly street.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2016
City shares makeover options for Fruitville Road

At a workshop tonight, city staff will discuss potential plans to improve Fruitville Road — which could include a reduction to two lanes and a series of roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 22, 2016
Film review: "A War'

The battle lines are not simply drawn in this exploration of human conflict.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Sarasota participants pose with Mayor Willie Shaw to complete the first mission before the start of the Fireball Rally 2015 Space Race.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 24, 2015
Residents accelerate search for missing children

Four Sarasota teams will hit the road for a good cause in this year’s cross-country Fireball Run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Please don't give up control of our gate for 10 years," said Country Club West resident Tom Willson. "We need the flexibility to address our safety issue at Balmoral."
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 19, 2015
Lakewood Ranch CDDs approve roadshare agreement

The three districts will share the costs of communal roads and gates maintenance.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.4.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2015
Cops Corner

East County Cops Corner

  • East County
  • News
Motorists struggle to get out of each other's way at Cooper Creek Boulevard and Tourist Center Drive. Google Maps
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2014
Traffic stacking proves problematic for drivers

Benderson Development seeks a roundabout solution.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 24, 2013
Leaving town? Learn how to protect your property

If you're getting ready to head north for the summer, plan to take the necessary steps now to ensure your home stays safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Juan Florensa’s department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key’s beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2014
Florensa shares Public Works duties with Kiwanians

Juan Florensa's department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key's beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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