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The Rev. Bill Friederich has spent 30 years in ministry.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
The Rev. Bill Friederich seeks to continue Longboat Island Chapel's success

Friederich was voted into his position on Jan. 8, after six months serving as interim minister.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
LaDazhia Williams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.18.17

  • East County
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MJ McMahon.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 01.18.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 01.18.17

  • East County
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East County scores roundup: 01.18.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2017
East County scores roundup: 01.18.17

East County scores roundup: 01.18.17

  • East County
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Gardeners Out East President Carolyn Lowry-Nation and Blue Star Memorial project manager and club member Karen Eckert stand with a rendering of the marker in its proposed location in front of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2017
Town Hall may get Blue Star memorial

Blue Star Memorial program to come to Lakewood Ranch?

  • East County
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The University Park Women' s Club event committee makes sure to take a photograph together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2017
club news

club news

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  • Neighbors
City staff and representatives for Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners outline a proposal to turn control of the Lido pavilion to a private vendor.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 17, 2017
Negotiations with private Lido pavilion operator advance

Despite a push to keep the Lido Beach pool and pavilion under city control, the City Commission still intends to have a private operator manage the property.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 17, 2017
New Hermitage Artist Retreat luncheon steals the show

The organization’s new Muse Luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on Jan. 17.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2017
Joe Gruters speaks to Republican Club of Longboat Key

State Rep. Joe Gruters spoke about what to expect in President-elect Trumps' first 100 days in office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeff Maultsby, the director of business and economic development for Sarasota County, called today a landmark day, but stressed that the deal is not yet finalized.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2017
Braves exclusively negotiating with Sarasota County for spring training home

Braves exclusively negotiating with Sarasota County for spring training home

  • Sarasota
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Gale Lemerand, presenting his $10,000 check to Marvin Miller, President of the Jewish Federation (Courtesy photo).
    By
  • Emily Blackwood
  • January 17, 2017
Local entrepreneur and philanthropist Gale Lemerand donates $10,000 to Jewish Federation

The donation will be used to feed families in Voluisa and Flagler counties.

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AJ Caldwell and the Rams are ranked fourth in Class 9A in a new poll.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2017
Riverview boys basketball ranked top-5 in new state poll

The Rams are 8-3 on the season.

  • Sarasota
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Sam Hester and the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs are ranked eighth in Class 8A.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball ranked top-10 in state poll

The Mustangs are 15-2 on the season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 17, 2017
Film review: 'Live by Night'

Strong acting and cinematography make up for an overly busy plot.

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(Photo by Dex Honea) Levine Ellsworth, an 87-year-old Michigan resident, drove his 2015 Subaru Outback through the front of Harry’s Convenience Store Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 17, 2017
UPDATE: Longboat crash causes thousands in damages

The 86-year-old man who drove through the front of Harry’s Convenience Store caused as much as $100,000 in damage to the storefront.

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