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Bridge A Life President Danny Jones ran as the Greatest American Hero.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 20, 2021
Heroes run at 10th annual Bridge A Light 5K

Superheroes race at Nathan Benderson Park for the family support organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Billy Kennerly tees off on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club. Kennerly would par the hole.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2021
Two tied atop leaderboard heading into Suncoast Classic's final day

Other golfers are not far behind the pair.

  • East County
  • Sports
A 79-year-old Michigan woman was killed in a head-on collision Friday evening on State Road 70 in Myakka City.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 20, 2021
One dead after head-on collision in Myakka City

State Road 70 accident in Myakka City leaves a 79-year-old woman dead and a 38-year-old man in serious condition.

  • East County
  • News
With Phase 2 in the permitting stages, by year's end the land between the Public Tennis Center and the Shoppes of Bay Isles is expected to include walkways, bathrooms, lighting and accommodations for outdoor events.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 19, 2021
Center could operate at 'minimal cost' to town

It's unclear what specifically a Town Center entails and how it will be financed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Crews have installed the base of the new street lights near Gulf of Mexico Drive and Sloop Lane.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 19, 2021
Village residents ask for decorative street lights

The town of Longboat Key is planning to stick with the commission-approved street lights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dawie van der Walt putts for par on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National. van der Walt was four over par on the day and even for the tournament.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 19, 2021
Wind and rain affect scores on second day of Suncoast Classic

The weather at the LECOM Suncoast Classic was tough on its competitors.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eye color in the boat-tailed grackle varies across regions; grackles along the Atlantic coast north of Florida have yellow eyes while Florida birds have brown eyes.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • February 19, 2021
Bird of the week: Boat-tailed grackle

Though adapted to Florida urban settings, they are native to marshland.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • February 19, 2021
Carla Gusovius Atkins

Carla Gusovius Atkins, age 93, of Anna Maria, Florida, died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on Wednesday, 3 February 2021, at her son’s home in Arlington, Virginia.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
High school sports roundup: 02.18.21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 19, 2021
High school sports roundup: 02.18.21

High school sports roundup: 02.18.21

  • East County
  • Sports
Carole Cowan donated to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Foundation’s scholarships, of which Mary Weems was a recipient last year.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 18, 2021
Strong Foundation

Long dormant, the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary has been reanimated, and renamed, as it works to provide nursing scholarships in a high-profile time for the profession.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Guest Author
  • February 18, 2021
Class Act: New Player in Town

The Players CEO William Skaggs shares the real-life drama of shepherding Sarasota’s longest-running theater company during COVID-19.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 18, 2021
Style: Gray & Yellow

The Pantone colors of 2021 are a surprising change-up, like most things this past year. See what Lakewood Ranch-area shops carry items to help you coordinate with the new year.

  • LWR Life
Shelter Manatee Chair Pam Freni partnered with Banyan Coffee co-owners Abbey and Josh Schmitt on Kitty Koffee.
    By
  • Guest Author
  • February 18, 2021
Coffee with a Cause

Kitty Koffee pairs cute cats and delicious coffee for a buzz-worthy fundraiser benefiting the new Shelter Manatee.

  • LWR Life
Carlos E. Haile Middle School AVID students work on a presentation for class and practice their speeches.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 18, 2021
Progress Push

Doing well in college requires organization and study skills. The AVID program ensures students have what it takes to succeed.

  • LWR Life
Drew Weaver (left) and David Lingmerth (center) walk alongside their caddies to find their balls on the No. 18 hole.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 18, 2021
Three golfers tied for lead after day one of 2021 Suncoast Classic

Last year's winner is still within striking distance.

  • East County
  • Sports
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