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Watercrest residents Kathleen Grant and Stan Schuer think community development district assessments for condos should be reevaluated because condos do not use many services provided by Town Hall, among other reasons.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch condo assessments challenged

Some Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 residents say they are paying too much for community's expenses.

  • East County
  • News
Station 92 decided on a patch with a shark as a “defender of the island” with golf clubs in its mouth to symbolize the golfing community. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 10, 2018
Fire designers

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue stations designed their own patches to show off their duties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Annemarie Graff of Bank OZK and LWRBA CEO Heather Kasten put some sweat equity into Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteers stack up against the best

Hay maze at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota among the nonprofits helped by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

  • East County
  • News
Yvonne Perez, as the Woman in White, gave a spirited performance in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" last year at the Sarasota Polo Club. FILE PHOTO
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2018
"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

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  • News
Greg Witt of Halfacre Construction and Jeff Watts of Jeff Watts Plastering & Stucco have donated their time to building a memorial to Gene Witt.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2018
Granddaddy of all school projects in Bradenton

Gene Witt improvement project in Bradenton builds family pride in Halfacre Construction executive.

  • East County
  • Business
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2018
Thieves had bad habit in Bradenton

Cops corner, Interesting Sheriff's Office reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Kim and David Hunsader and their daughter, Rachael Hunsader-Sliker, love how much joy the corn maze brings visitors each year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2018
A-maze-ing time at annual Pumpkin Festival

Seven-acre maze grown with love at Hunsader Farms.

  • East County
  • News
Gracie Marston.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Gracie Marston

Braden River cross-country freshman Gracie Marston talks her running origins and her family's love of surfing

  • East County
  • Sports
SMR's Tom Johnson, Kirk Boyston and Rex Jensen join The Players Board Chair Donna DeFant at the groundbreaking ceremony.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 10, 2018
SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Volunteer Rebekah Boudrie shows off Toby, a poodle mix up for adoption, at the new location. A main house will be used for administration and other needs, while a separate building will house kennels.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2018
New dog, and cat, house for Lakewood Ranch animal rescue

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch finds new home in Myakka City.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 10, 2018
Cops Corner: When the car haulers return, it can only mean fall is here

Police reports from around the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
SCD+NOW Ensemble will feature "Dreamfall" and "Jehanne." Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 10, 2018
‘SCD+NOW Ensemble’ fueled by unique collaboration with classical quintet

The latest Sarasota Contemporary Dance show, "SCD+NOW Ensemble," utilizes movement and live music to tell Joan of Arc’s story.

  • Arts + Culture
Choral Artists of Sarasota is celebrating its 40th anniversary season and Joseph Holt is celebrating his 10th anniversary as artistic director. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 10, 2018
Choral Artists of Sarasota kicks off season with inclusive concert

'Then Sings My Soul' concert celebrates the worship songs of three Abrahamic faiths.

  • Arts + Culture
The Ringling’s Center for Asian Art is now the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Center for Asian Art. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 10, 2018
Scene & Heard: Thursday, Oct. 11

Here's your look at the A&E news of the week.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 9, 2018
Cardinal Mooney claws back to beat Riverview on Senior Night

The Cougars rallied to win sets four and five

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