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Lynn Heuston, Brenda Frost, Snookie Register, Erika Matheis, Lorena Noyes and Midge Pescatello Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Think pink

Snookie Registered hosted a party Feb. 9 for her friends to support breast cancer research.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High senior and Marshall signee Knowledge McDaniel turns upfield against South Fort Myers High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
After tumultuous season, Braden River senior now running with the Herd

After tumultuous season, Braden River senior Knowledge McDaniel is now running with the Marshall University Thundering Herd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Friday organizer Frank Sulzman and original Friar member Matt Zito are two of about 50 regulars who play each week.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Friars golf group swings into 25th year

The group, which is the oldest at the Longboat Key Club, is comprised of about 50 regular, experienced players.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jesse and Matthew Goldberg, of Indigo, look at school designs after the meeting. They are excited about Mona Jain's future technology programs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch to get school of the future

New principal says goal is to 'foster excellence' at the new East County middle school.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Interim Public Works Director Chad Butzow said the public-private partnership comes from looking at the area holistically, rather than by each individual project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2019
Public-private partnership drives traffic flow in Lakewood Ranch

Six-party partnership enhances $1.8 million improvement project at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
John and Margie Polites, of Palm Aire and Windsor Reflections, say the secret to a happy marriage is good communication and taking time to understand one another's perspective.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2019
Couple share lifetime of love in Lakewood Ranch area

Despite challenges, East County couple celebrates 50 years of marriage.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
All Angels grants help

On Jan. 20, at the church’s weekly coffee hour after mass, the outreach committee awarded grants to five organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Freeman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Ryan Freeman

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks his goaltending skills other than shot-stopping, and his favorite food

  • East County
  • Sports
Tom and Cindy Stuhley
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 13, 2019
Grandmother and granddaughter match for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium tea party

Couple shows true love never fades, Jennifer Mitchell had her baby and Elisabeth Waters hosts "royalty."

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 13, 2019
Sarasota Opera offers young, emerging guest artists a home away from home

The life of a Sarasota Opera guests artist allows for learning on and off the stage — in a refuge of sunshine.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 13, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 14

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment-related events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota, and Venice and on St Armands and Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
John Sims’ multimedia collaborative art project has taken on many iterations, but this is the most timely of them all. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 13, 2019
'SquareRoot of Love: Broken Heart' event remembers Parkland victims

Local poets and performers tackle America’s most heartbreaking issue on the anniversary of the Parkland shooting.

  • Arts + Culture
Regina King plays Sharon Rivers in "If Beale Street Could Talk." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 13, 2019
Critic's Picks: The Oscars

The 91st Academy Awards airs Feb. 24. We offer our picks in all the major categories.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 13, 2019
Familiar Faces: Samantha Gholar

Samantha Gholar inspires both her son and local multicultural young people to become philanthropic in Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Does anyone use taillights any more?

Police reports from around the key.

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