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David Fink, vice president of the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, presents the C. John Clarke Humanitarian of the Year award to Barbara and Joe Najmy.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund honors 'power couple'

Lakewood Ranch 'power couple' named C. John Clarke Humanitarian of the Year

  • East County
  • News
It's critic Marty Fugate's (right) turn to be picked apart as FST's Will Luera gets him to open up about his life so it can be used as comedic ammunition in "Last Laugh." (Courtesy photos)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 11, 2019
'Last Laugh' puts audience members on hot seat

Florida Studio Theatre troupe takes improv in a new direction.

  • Arts + Culture
Attendance at the Atomic Holiday Bizarre is eight times higher than it was when it started in 2005. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • December 11, 2019
Atomic Holiday Bazaar dependably out of the ordinary

Annual holiday shopping event indulges our common desire for something different

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • December 11, 2019
'John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker' turns two tales into one

Sarasota Ballet production adds big top spectacle to Tchaikovsky's ballet dreamscape

  • Arts + Culture
Heather Young is the 2020 Sarasota Teacher of the Year.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 11, 2019
Venice Elementary's Young named Teacher of the Year

Sarasota School District's Teacher of the Year was announced during a luncheon at The Westin on Dec. 11.

  • Sarasota
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Josh Shelton, Brandie Joy and Mannie Shelton lead the horses to the training track for conditioning.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 11, 2019
Sarasota Polo Club season begins Sunday in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Polo Club season begins Sunday in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 11, 2019
La Musica celebrates season with guests and a recital

The evening was full of dinner, drinks and chamber music.

  • Black Tie
Sean Walter, senior manager of the Bradenton Area Sports Commission, says allowing in-kind donations will provide more opportunities for exposure of local businesses through signs and other marketing at Premier.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 11, 2019
Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will benefit from in-kind donations

New sponsorships to bolster success at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Natalie Gorji is headed to Rice University next year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 11, 2019
ODA senior has eyes on final goal

The Rice University commit wants to get her younger teammates more involved this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mitsi Corcoran will remain the acting superintendent until a longterm administrator is named.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 11, 2019
Sarasota Schools keeps Corcoran as interim superintendent

Mitsi Corcoran will remain the acting superintendent until a search is completed for a longterm administrator.

  • Sarasota
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Pops, a dachshund mix, is eager to greet passersby from his cottage. Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans to add eight more cottages, allowing it to increase capacity for dogs by 50%.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 11, 2019
Animal rescue's $10 million renovation underway in Lakewood Ranch area

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

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GreyHawk Landing West resident Daver Raterman said flooding around 117th Street East is a serious issue that will need attention.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 11, 2019
Opposition builds to S.R. 64 car lot in Bradenton

Opposition builds to S.R. 64 car lot in Bradenton

  • East County
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Jacob Jordan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 11, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jacob Jordan

The Lakewood Ranch striker talks perseverance and reaching the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brett Hutchens, a principal at Casto, talks about the Center Point project in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 11, 2019
Impressive Center Point complex comes to Lakewood Ranch; More traffic to follow

Lakewood Ranch gets another restaurant hub with the development of the Center Point project.

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  • Opinion
This is the last week of lane closures because of the tree removal on the Ringling Causeway. (Nat Kaemmerer)
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 11, 2019
How about Sarasota traffic cops?

The city of Sarasota should be thinking about the effects of roundabout construction on residents’ and visitors’ experience here. Some customer service with traffic could sure help.

  • Longboat Key
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