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A car makes the journey over a pink jellyfish.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 1, 2023
Racetrack puts kids’ imagination to the test at Fab Lab competition

A competition allowed over 160 elementary and middle school students to race their own custom-designed remote-controlled cars.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Canada's Colleen Loach wanted to make a big splash in the event but failed to finish in the top three with Golden Eye.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2023
TerraNova Equestrian Center hosts top cross country field in eventing

The new equestrian center in Myakka hosts its Spring Event featuring cross country on Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Myakka City's Riley Smith, who is 5, runs as fast as he can to collect eggs April 1, 2023, at EGGstravaganza.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 1, 2023
Families enjoy annual EGGstravaganza at Waterside Park in Lakewood Ranch

Children have different strategies when it comes to trying to collect the most eggs in the annual Lakewood Ranch egg hunt.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Jill Wellinger works the packed crowd at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club during the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch's Divas and Dogs fundraiser March 31.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Country Club hosts fashionable fundraiser

Divas and Dogs packed the house and raised funds for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Models strut the runway in a variety of looks from SPARCC Treasure Chest.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 1, 2023
SPARCC debuts timeless looks at fashion show

Models walked the runway in a number of looks from the SPARCC Treasure Chest at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on March 31.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 1, 2023
Blue Ties & Butterflies celebrates 10 years

The annual Blue Ties & Butterflies fundraiser celebrated 10 years at Michael's On East on March 29.

  • Black Tie
The University Town Center-Waterside connector awaits federal approval, which is expected by June, and will cross I-75 near the Sarasota water tower.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 1, 2023
Overpass connecting Lakewood Ranch, UTC awaits state approval

The Interstate 75 overpass bridging Lakewood Ranch and Cattleman Road has an anticipated construction start in 2025 with completion in 2027.

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Maya Biter, age 6, takes in a view of the sky through a telescope set up by the Sidewalk Science Center.
    By
  • James Peter
  • March 31, 2023
Southside Elementary STEAM Night entertains with science and art

Over 300 Sarasota children explored exhibits including telescopes, meteorites and robots.

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Jerry Lutgen and Donna Cornell
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 31, 2023
Seaplace residents bury time capsule

Residents gathered under the flagpole on March 30 to bury the capsule that was filled with 50 years of history.

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    In Memoriam |
  • March 31, 2023
Michael Scott Kadish

Longboat Key resident Mike Kadish died Sunday March 19th at the age of 72 after a 28 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

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    In Memoriam |
  • March 31, 2023
Nancy Mueller

Nancy Mueller (Odgers) was born on May 17, 1938 in Dearborn Michigan.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells rides in a Ferrari during the 2023 Exotic Car Show on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch March 25. Legendary circus performer Bello Nock follows in the next car.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 31, 2023
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch is still the place to be

The Waterside Place hub is spectacular, but crowds continue to flock to Lakewood Ranch's original hub.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Graduates of the CareerEdge construction training program sponsored by Selby Gardens.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 31, 2023
Selby Gardens program graduates class of 10 electricians

Partnership with CareerEdge provides free training in construction trades with many students hired before completing the program.

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  • News
County Commissioner Mark Smith addresses audience members at a Miracle on the Key Town Hall Tuesday afternoon.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 31, 2023
County Commissioner Mark Smith talks development, affordable housing

Smith was hosted by Miracle on the Key at Temple Beth Israel on Tuesday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jay Russell, Willa Carpenter and Erin O'Connor star in Asolo Rep's production of "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 30, 2023
Asolo Rep play keeps the faith

Asolo Repertory Theatre tackles the taboo in a 1970s period comedy “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help."

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