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Gwendolyn Smith, a client at Daybreak Adult Day Center, feels like a teacher again when she's reading to Braden River Elementary School first graders.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 27, 2023
Elementary students make grand-friends at Daybreak Adult Day Center

The Braden River first graders write letters, visit, and learn about aging at the Lakewood Ranch facility.

  • East County
  • Schools
The walk proceeds alongside Cattlemen Road.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 26, 2023
Campaign gets moving at Walk to End Summer Hunger

The walk kicked off the Campaign Against Summer Hunger, which addresses hunger among schoolchildren during the summer months and this year includes a $900,000 matching challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee board members line up for a photo at the start of the program.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 26, 2023
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee brings Hollywood theme to annual fundraiser

Guests embraced the spotlight during the fundraiser at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joe Martinez conducts the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble on March 24, 2023.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 26, 2023
Sights and Sounds series debuts at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble was featured as the cultural music series kicks off.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Arthur Boyce and awardee Nina Tortelli
  • By Harry Sayer
  • March 26, 2023
Second Chance Last Opportunity hosts second Healing & Hope fundraiser

The returning Healing & Hope brought supporters to Michael's On East on March 24.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • March 26, 2023
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation hosts 2023 Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon

The annual Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon featured a number of speakers and was held at Michael's On East on March 24.

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My own version of church: Deluxe Bloody Mary Sunday at Linger Lodge. Prices vary depending on featured items.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • March 26, 2023
A guide to eating your fill of tomatoes in Sarasota

April is Fresh Florida Tomato Month, so if you insist on this veggie with slimy seeds, here are my top tomato dishes in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
AARP volunteers provide assistance at Fruitville Public Library.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 26, 2023
Sarasota Library service offers free tax help for those in need

The programs, which are funded by the AARP and certified by the IRS, accept users from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Keisha Boyd of Armed Forces Brewing Co. offers a brew to Sarasota's Pam Hogan.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 25, 2023
My Hometown Fest supports Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota

The festival raised funds in support of children and adults with speech, language and hearing challenges.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Deborah Murphy, Debra Williams, BJ Bishop, Penny Gold and past commissioner Sherry Dominick
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 25, 2023
Taste of the Keys Fashion Show stars Longboat Key officials

Town commissioners and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi strutted in support of the Garden Club's Town Center Green beautification project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton 6-year-old Vincent Wang gets some tips from Robert LaVopa of the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club during the annual Youth Fishing Tournament March 25 at Lake Uihlein.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 25, 2023
Kids fall for fishing in Lakewood Ranch — hook, line and sinker

The annual Youth Fishing Tournament reeled in 68 participants to Lake Uihlein.

  • East County
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Kim Luther finished off a 20-year career with East Manatee Fire Rescue by earning the 2022 Fire Officer of the Year award.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 25, 2023
East Manatee firefighter earns top honor before retiring

Kim Luther finishes her 20-year career with East Manatee Fire Rescue by being named Manatee County Fire Officer of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
Construction of an FDOT-funded roundabout at Midnight Pass and Beach roads on Siesta Key is scheduled to begin construction in the second half of 2024.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 25, 2023
Roundabout coming to busy Siesta Key intersection

The Sarasota County Commission has approved the $2.9 million roundabout at Midnight Pass and Beach roads. The seven-month project will begin in the second half of 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heavy rain and high tide can lead to flooded roads on vulnerable parts of the Key.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 24, 2023
Town armed with actions to combat sea-level rise

Actions including mitigating tidal flooding and protecting natural areas were recommended for Longboat Key to implement over the next five to 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sean Allison, Shannon Johnson, Chris Pfahler, Andrew Vac and Delesa Morris
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 24, 2023
Tidewell Foundation hosts Off the Clock

Interim President Delesa Morris says Tidewell is growing.

  • Longboat Key
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