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St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Philoptochos members (back) Betty Karras, Pat Trempelas, Peggy Doukas, Connie Gorzelany, (front) Janet Rantis, Marilyn Blazakis, Connie Chalkis and Diane Kontonickas work to make Autumn Fest a successful fundraiser for local nonprofits.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 13, 2024
St. Barbara Church to benefit local nonprofit with Autumn Fest

The Greek Orthodox church's Philoptochos chapter is focused on helping the less fortunate through Greek food.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amy Farrington, Mike Bennett, Scott Farrington and Jacob Farrington celebrate Scott Farrington's win for the republican nominee of the supervisor of elections. He will face write-in candidate Thomas Dell in the general election.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 13, 2024
Scott Farrington takes over as Manatee supervisor of elections

The former chief of staff in the elections office will return to the office as its supervisor.

  • East County
  • News
An entire shed is pulled out of a canal on Nov. 6 by Manatee County's Stormwater Division.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 13, 2024
Manatee County cleanup will last into next hurricane season

The county is handling over 700 downed trees and about 18,000 damaged road signs.

  • East County
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This Lake Club home at 8024 Bowspirit Way sold for $3,275,000. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,938 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 12, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 28-Nov. 1 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Bowspirit Way tops the week's sales at $3.28 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Conductor Lynn Cleary leads the Manatee Community Concert Band at Waterside Place on Aug. 27.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 12, 2024
Manatee Community Concert Band kicks off a new season

The Manatee Community Concert Band is open to all ages and skill levels, but members must read sheet music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ann MacClellan will open her third Island Kids Child Care Center. She has two locations in Grand Island, New York and will tentatively open her third location Nov. 18 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 12, 2024
Island Kids Child Care Center to open in Lakewood Ranch

Owner Ann MacClellan seeks to put her passion for education into caring for children.

  • East County
  • Business
Sean Rabus, who is 5, defies the odds every day, making his mother, Maureen Flood Rabus, beam with pride.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch family to support epilepsy research with Seany's Shuffle

Sean Rabus is defying the odds as he continues to thrive living with Menkes disease, a rare type of epilepsy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gilbert McNeal first grader Alec Adams made a sign for the parade that was close to his heart.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2024
McNeal Elementary students honor veterans with parade

Lakewood Ranch High's band and color guard help McNeal students pay tribute to veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Parrish's Diane Fogo-Harter shows off the Valentino Loco Rose purse she won. "It's a beautiful bag," she says.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2024
Designer Bag Bingo bigger, better than ever in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good's annual Bingo night draws 230 women to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
What would the Santa's Grand Arrival Parade be without Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving at the Mall at University Town Center?
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2024
Santa's Grand Arrival Parade a gift to thousands in Sarasota

The annual parade provides helicopter stunts by Erendira Wallenda, bright lights, music and fun for the masses at the Mall at UTC.

  • East County
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ODA's Allen Clark powers to one of his four touchdown runs in the 29-26 loss to Jupiter Christian in the SSAC 5A semifinal Friday in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • November 9, 2024
Jupiter Christian ends ODA football team's season, 29-26

ODA won't get a chance to defend its state title despite 253 rushing yards from Allen Clark.

  • East County
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Rita Lewis, owner of the Linger Lodge, and Gretchen Nasman serve gumbo.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 9, 2024
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee fills bowls at Lakewood Main Street

Local restaurants served soup to raise funds for Meals on Wheels' Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Thomas Jack Black ( 1932 - 2024)
    In Memoriam |
  • November 8, 2024
Thomas Jack Black

Thomas Jack Black, Sr., age 92, passed away after a heroic battle with Alzheimer's on October 13, 2024.

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  • Tributes & Obituaries
The new Mote Marine Lab and Aquarium building is part of the view from PopStroke's UTC mini-golf course.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 6, 2024
PopStroke at UTC in Sarasota just got a little cooler

Fans and misters were installed on the mini-golf courses, along with a few other upgrades.

  • East County
  • Business
Navy vet honored to play in Lakewood Ranch concert
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 6, 2024
Navy vet honored to play in Lakewood Ranch concert

The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble's Veterans Day Concert, "Saluting Those That Served," will be Nov. 10 at Peace Presbyterian Church.

  • East County
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This Lake Club home at 17238 Salerno Drive sold for $3 million. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,754 square feet of living area.
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