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Paula Perkins, Bené Hunter and Megarie van Sickel helped reopen operations July 27 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 27, 2015
Red Cross move builds on East County presence

Many East County residents are surprised to learn there's a Lakewood Ranch location of the Red Cross. But a recent consolidation could give new blood to the facility.

  • East County
  • News
The home, at 552 S. Spoonbill Drive, has five bedrooms and five full and two half baths.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 27, 2015
Bird Key house for sale for $6,250,000

The home, at 552 S. Spoonbill Drive, has five bedrooms and five full and two half baths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Rick Springfield will rock out the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on October 15
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 27, 2015
Rick Springfield to rock out the Van Wezel

The 1980s singer-songwriter and actor will perform with The Romantics on Oct. 15

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. Friends and family were aboard for the ribbon cutting ceremony for TNT Freedom Fishing Charters.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 27, 2015
TNT Freedom Fishing Charters launches

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new business took place on Friday, July 24th.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Turtle Watch reported lounge chairs that blocked a nest and the ability for sea turtles to make it to the Gulf July 15.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 27, 2015
Beach furniture ordinance questioned

A Longboat Key commissioner has asked the town manager to add a beach furniture discussion item to a future workshop agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olivia Vafeas and Claire Steiner dance before the fashion show.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 27, 2015
UTC hosts Sunday Soiree

American Girl doll fans and their mothers attended a fashion show and tea party July 26 at The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Julie Leach with Bernard and Lois Watson
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 26, 2015
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe fundraiser for Soul Crooners 2

WBTT held a sneak-peak performance for supporters.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 26, 2015
Theater Review: 'Over the River and Through the Woods'

It's a family affair at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 26, 2015
Film Review: 'Southpaw'

Jake Gyllenhaal doesn't pull any punches in the new film, "Southpaw."

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2015
Singing saves at Palm-Aire

Opera for Animals: Singing is Saving hosted its Young Artist program July 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 24, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 23

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 23

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bridgeRL
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 24, 2015
This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 24

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 24

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 24, 2015
FYI Friday: Bomb scare forces SMH lockdown

This week's FYI Friday features news about a suspicious birdhouse, more roundabouts in downtown Sarasota and more!

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 24, 2015
New volleyball club to hold tryouts

The Ranch Academy of Volleyball Excellence will hold tryouts for its mini club season from 2-4 p.m. July 30, at Lakewood Ranch High, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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Ed Adams
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 24, 2015
Ed Adams elected to board of Sister Cities International

Longboat Key winter resident Ed Adams to serve on the board of directors of Sister Cities International.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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