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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2017
Expo highlights health options in Lakewood Ranch

Annual health and wellness expo features farmer's market.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Second suspect in Lakewood Ranch murder arrested.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 25, 2017
Second suspect arrested in Lakewood Ranch murder

Police dog helps subdue Alan Baily, who was resisting arrest.

  • East County
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 25, 2017
Literacy Matters Luncheon features author Nelson Lauver

The 10th annual luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on Feb. 24.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 24, 2017
Savory Palate cooks up monthly chef series

Attendees enjoyed a fresh pasta bar and various wine on Feb. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 24, 2017
Longboat Library celebrates 60 years

Friends and volunteers of the library gathered for an anniversary celebration on Feb. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2017
Unbridled joy: Mustangs basketball headed to Final Four

Lakewood Ranch beat St. Petersburg 73-68 on Friday night.

  • East County
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Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 24, 2017
Theater review: 'The Drunken City'

“The Drunken City” serves up intoxicating comedy at the Asolo Conservatory.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 24, 2017
Junior League kicks off tour of homes

The home tour began with a brunch at Pineapple Yoga Studio.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In a revamped proposal, Chuck Whittall' s proposal for Colony redevelopment would no longer rely on 12-story towers, as seen in this artist rendering.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • February 24, 2017
Colony developer cuts height of proposed buildings

Chuck Whittall said the decision is based on the concerns of Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.24.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.24.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.24.17

  • Sarasota
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"Big Fish" runs through March 5, at the Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 24, 2017
Theater review: 'Big Fish'

“Big Fish” tells a whale of a tale at “The Players”

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East County sports roundup: 02.24.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.24.17

East County sports roundup: 02.24.17

  • East County
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Three area players and a coach were given awards by the coaches' association.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2017
Booker, SMA, Sarasota pick up FACA girls basketball honors

Three area players and a coach were given awards by the coaches' association.

  • Sarasota
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LaDazhia Williams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2017
Mustangs forward honored by Florida Athletic Coaches Association

Lakewood Ranch's coach was also the recipient of an award.

  • East County
  • Sports
Whitney Beach Plaza will remain commercial following a decision by owner Ryan Snyder.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 24, 2017
Whitney Beach Plaza owner aims to sell

After a referendum to add a residential component to the struggling Longboat Key shopping plaza failed, owner Ryan Snyder is selling off the spaces.

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