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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 2, 2019
A morning of cars and coffee in Sarasota

When auto enthusiasts get together, the stories often involve a lot more than spark plugs and fan belts.

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Jeff Harris, Martha Ballard and Steve Matthews
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 1, 2019
Florida Winefest and Auction awards $152,000 in grants

The grant award ceremony was held May 1 at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch resident and Sirius Day Spa franchise co-owner Karen Medford said she loves the concierge concept of the spa and helping people feel good.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area spa offers sensational services

Sirius Day Spa franchisee works 'to create a brand."

  • East County
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Leslie Glass, founder of Reach Out Recovery, and David Denicoff
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 1, 2019
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers honors local service organizations at luncheon

The Celebration of Service Luncheon was held May 1 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Commissioners will continue discussing the Fiscal Year 2020 budget at their May 17 budget workshop.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 1, 2019
Previous county cuts play role in rosier outlook

County Financial Manager Kim Radtke says she feels comfortable that the county is "on target" with its current 2019 budget.

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Bear Grylls in "You vs. Wild." Photo source: Netflix.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
Binge Blog: Going deep

This week's picks, "You vs. Wild" and "The Silence of the Lambs," are an exploration of interactive TV and what makes a good villain.

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LANNDS is the indie-electronic collaboration of Florida-based songwriter Rania Woodard and producer Brian Squillace performing at HMF. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 1, 2019
Harvey Milk Festival founder Shannon Fortner offers inside look at annual event

The 10th anniversary of HMF marks a shift towards more educational events.

  • Arts + Culture
Savannah Hoffman and Ryelynn Brunner. Andrew Atkins
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Students run Braden River Elementary for a day

Lakewood Ranch resident lands dream job, television debut.

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Co-Chairwomen Montana Taplinger and Nikki Sedacca
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 1, 2019
Ladies lunch with Ian Prosser

Lunch in the Gardens was held May 1 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Permitted temporary signs, such as these promoting recent open houses at a condo community on Gulf of Mexico Drive, are 1 square foot.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat points the way toward new sign rules

Real estate companies on the front line of batch of regulations based on size, number and location, not message.

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  • Jay Heater
  • May 1, 2019
New amenity center opens at Shoreview at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch

Pulte opens new amenity center at Shoreview at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 1, 2019
Sarasota residents gathered for Paws and Pints

The fundraiser, held at Calusa Brewing, benefitted The Humane Society of Sarasota County.

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  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith taught his daughter, Amanda Smith Tullidge, about the importance of giving at an early age.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man has special gift for giving

Lakewood Ranch man collects $25,025 from his neighbors to benefit Bradenton's Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
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Dexter Carter won first place at the speech contest held at McNeal Elementary.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 1, 2019
Speech contest winner shares lessons of empathy

Dexter Carter may be a small kid in fourth grade, but behind his thick, black-framed glasses is a boy who possesses wisdom beyond his years.

  • East County
  • Schools
Those who had a hand in the early stages of the project officially break ground.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 1, 2019
Seaward Development breaks ground on Gulfstream Avenue

The company will construct Epoch, an 18-story high-rise with views of Sarasota Bay.

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