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Chief philanthropy officer, Denise Pope presenting the award to overall male winner Orlando Cicilioni at the event last year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 7, 2018
Trot for Tidewell

Annual Turkey Trot in Lakewood Ranch benefits Tidewell Hospice.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle Bridges is the new owner of Fantasy Flowers at 8111 Lakewood Main Street, Suite 101.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Business blooms in Lakewood Ranch

New owner's dreams planted in Fantasy Flowers in Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch YMCA Executive Director Stacey McKee joins member and supporter Molly Lawson of Lakewood Ranch at the Motown event.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch YMCA goes to Motown

Lakewood Ranch YMCA holds its biggest annual fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mill Creek's Wilma Kroese will be a featured artist at the 17th annual Fall Art Show & Sale Nov. 17 at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Artists prepare for Fall Art Show & Sale in Lakewood Ranch

Artists prepare for Fall Art Show & Sale in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Previous Chamber Chairman Mike Doll, Andrew Vac, Sandy Tull and Tim Field
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Chamber celebrates past and present chairmen

About 50 Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members gathered at the Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar Nov. 7 for the reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 7, 2018
Arts & Cultural Alliance salutes Sarasota County principals

The 18th Annual Principals Luncheon honored Sarasota County Principals and their work in promoting the arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dee Harmer and Kathy Garcia
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club blooms into season

Club members new and old gathered at the Holiday Inn at Lido Beach Nov. 7 for a welcome back luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwoman Peggy Wood, President Gina Gregoria and Co-Chairwoman Marsha Thompson
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 7, 2018
Former White House florist presents at 2018 Flower Talk

The Founders Garden Club of Sarasota hosted Floral Diplomacy Nov. 7 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Boy Scouts salute veterans as they pass them on the parade route.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 7, 2018
Be the better angels

Perhaps it is not coincidental, then, that within a few days of our national elections is Veterans Day, the day the nation comes together to honor its military veterans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A condominium in The Pierre at 455 Longboat Club Road recently sold for $1 million. Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,470 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $900,000 in 2003.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2018
Condominium at The Pierre sells for $1 million

Residential real estate for Oct. 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Boating channel markers were removed from New Pass by the U.S. Coast Guard in mid-2017.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 7, 2018
Dredging of New Pass to begin this weekend

Sand taken from New Pass will renourish Lido Beach

  • Longboat Key
  • News
For 28 years, Wuesthoff was active in the Air Force. He entered in 1980 and left in 2009.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Longboat Key veterans share service memories

Four local veterans share memories of their lives in uniform.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Daniel Campana tastes an ethnic dish that reminds him of one his grandmother made.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 7, 2018
Festival chooses Premier site in Lakewood Ranch

The Suncoast Food and Wine Festival returns for its 17th annual event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Turtle nesting numbers crawl downward as season wraps

Various factors could lead to a decrease in nests. Whether it's just the pattern of turtle nesting, red tide or predators, such as coyotes, turtles still produced a decent amount of nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien
  • November 7, 2018
Home Pricing Mistakes That Could Delay Your Sale

Home Pricing Mistakes That Could Delay Your Sale

  • East County
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