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Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch Executive Director Michele Orlando and sales and marketing lead Nick McLaughlin are excited to be able to show guests more about the future Grand Living community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2019
Grand entrance on Lakewood Main

Retirement apartment community opens leasing office at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
A crowd of about 50 people showed up to a public meeting discussing the Floyd C. Johnson & Flo Singer Johnson Preserve at Braden River.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 6, 2019
Manatee County discusses preserve plans

Johnson Preserve will undergo limited construction to create fire lines.

  • East County
  • News
At the Sunday rehearsal ahead of the Greek Glendi, a group of dancers jumps into the air.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 6, 2019
Greek feeling about to take over in Sarasota

Visitors to Green Festival might be overwhelmed by "Kefi."

  • East County
  • News
Dan LeClair dances with his preschooler daughter, 5-year-old Lydia, at McNeal Elementary's "Sweetheart Dance."
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 6, 2019
Sweet moves

Girls from Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School get the princess treatment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Laura and Robert Dutton
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 6, 2019
Happy Birthday, Robert Dutton!

The longtime Longboat Key resident turned 90 on Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carol Erker; Susan McGuire; Janet Shapiro; Jack Rozance and Sherri Mills. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 6, 2019
Words of wisdom

The Rotary Club handed out more than 150 dictionaries to Tuttle Elementary School fourth-grade students on Jan. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Windsor Reflections' Eldergrow garden has flowers, herbs and other plants its residents tend to daily. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2019
Local memory garden earns award

Windsor Reflections presented 'Happiest and Healthiest Garden Award.'

  • East County
  • News
Nathalie McCulloch and Dr. Lou Bertha McKenzie-Wharton at a Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show in 2014.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 6, 2019
Nathalie McCulloch volunteered way through life

The longtime Selby Gardens volunteered, 98, died Jan. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harry and Lynn Christensen happened upon Longboat Key while visiting a friend in Sarasota. They were on their way to Naples but never made it there.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 6, 2019
Christensens reflect on 40 years of Harry's Continental Kitchens

In February 1979, Harry's Continental Kitchens started its takeout business. Forty years later, that service has expanded to including a deli, bakery and restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mill Creek resident Monica Clifford practices checking vital signs on a mannequin at Manatee Technical College, where she is studying in the licensed practical nursing program. She hopes to later become a registered nurse.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2019
Bill could help cure nursing shortage

Proposed state legislation could allow MTC to produce registered nurses.

  • East County
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Lonnie Brown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Lonnie Brown

The Braden River senior talks scoring 31 points and his first dunk

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Beyond Yoga, T.Georgiano's Boutique, $95
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 6, 2019
Fashion Insider: Athletic wear

Getting started on your fitness routine starts with the right outfit.

  • Black Tie
Another role that both Jamie Molina and Liam Tanner play — they switch off — is that of the Magic Mirror. Photo by Sarah Haley
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 6, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre's two-actor 'Snow White' aims to be fairest of them all

It takes two to tell Florida Studio Theatre's 'Snow White' — Director Jason Cannon and Writer Greg Banks share why.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 6, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 7

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton and Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Doreen Renner of Longboat Key won an Open Aqueous Exhibit award for her piece “Loose Ends." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 6, 2019
Scene & Heard: 02.07.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including the winners of the Open Aqueous Exhibit at ArtCenter Manatee, a TripAdvisor award for Summer House Steak & Seafood and fun facts about performers in The Great Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium and Dri

  • Arts + Entertainment
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