1+ week, 1+ day ago  (796+ words) The property tax referendum was the topic that rose to the top during Commissioner Bob McCann's joint workshop with Community Development Districts on June 30 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. Representatives of each CDD were able to submit questions to the…...

2+ week, 14+ hour ago  (398+ words) Julia Yesler, a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, said she has shared many meaningful moments with experienced and novice students. But one recent instance struck a chord — when a new client achieved the first unassisted pull-up of his life....

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (733+ words) For Camden Bedinghaus, a phrase he hears quite often is “you’re too young” in regards to him running for the Manatee County District 5 school board seat. He said he wanted to be involved on the school board because his generation…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (770+ words) When Jonathan Ith walked into the DeSoto Square Mall Chick-fil-A for his first shift as a team member on March 7, 1989, he didn’t know he was beginning a chapter that would help define his life in the U.S. Immigrating to Bradenton…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (326+ words) The Longboat Key Town Commission has taken the first step toward introducing a new tax and fees to pay for canal dredging, and some property owners are against the funding method. On Thursday, Dan Dexter delivered a letter to Longboat…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (271+ words) During last year's graduation ceremony in 2025, Principal Ryan Chase announced a record graduation rate for Sarasota High School. However, after taking to the podium this year, he announced that the last year's 96.5% rate had been exceeded, making 2026 the year with…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (196+ words) An 18-year-old Sarasota man with an online persona as a promoter of lifestyle changes to become more attractive was arrested this week by Sheriff’s Office investigators on 15 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. Mason Hull, known to more…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1488+ words) Riding in the passenger seat of Deputy Sarah Brown’s police car, I listened as she referenced the movie “Forrest Gump.” “Traffic stops are like a box of chocolates,” she said. “You never know what you’re going to get.” After spending…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (620+ words) Anyone looking to join the Longboat Key Club Friars has a few qualifications to meet. They must have at least a baseline understanding of the game of golf and be willing to hop into a randomly paired matchup. But, perhaps…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (483+ words) Reed Medical Group is working to move into a permanent home after Hurricane Helene displaced the concierge primary care doctor’s office. After 4.5 feet of water flooded its original home, Dr. James Reed and staff moved into a temporary space at…...