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Isha Pramudyasworo picks up her book from the Sarasota Ballet booth.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • February 13, 2023
Storybook Street brings literacy to life

Early Learning Coalition give families and their children books to grow their libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat Watral shows Pam Toft how to hold her arm while performing CPR. Toft's husband, Graham, watches.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 13, 2023
Longboat residents learn basics of CPR

The course covers the basics of hands-only CPR and the use of an AED.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 13, 2023
Public invited to comment in SPD accreditation program

The Sarasota Police Department will undergo examination by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and Doug Wagner, the deputy superintendent of operations, congratulate Kelly Smith-Williams (center), a Lakewood Ranch High School teacher, on being a finalist for Teacher of the Year.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High instructor earns Manatee's top teacher award

Kelly Smith-Williams, an anatomy and physiology teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, is named the School District of Manatee County's Teacher of the Year.

  • East County
  • Schools
    In Memoriam |
  • February 13, 2023
Abdul Gaffar, PhD

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Abdul Gaffar, PhD; a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and inventor, in Lakewood Ranch FL, on February 2, 2023.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy sixth grader Ely Chappell conducts observational data collection with Stephanie Peabody, the founder of the Brain Health Initiative, and sixth grader Cadence Clay.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 13, 2023
Brain Health Initiative develops program with Lakewood Ranch Prep

The new program Schools for Brain Health teaches students the importance of brain health and the impacts of a brain healthy lifestyle.

  • East County
  • Schools
Suzy Brenner, Amy Steinhauser, Irina LaRose, Carol Peschel, Sandi Love and Janet Milliken
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 13, 2023
The Paradise Center dances through the decades

The Paradise Center held its annual fundraiser on Feb. 12 to raise money for all the programs it provides Longboat residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One northbound lane on U.S. 41 near the roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue will be closed 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday for drainage construction.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 13, 2023
Daytime lane closure in effect Monday, Tuesday at Gulfstream roundabout

Ongoing construction at the new roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue will close a northbound lane on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Make the margarita fit for your tastebuds at Takos Cantina.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • February 13, 2023
Take a shot with these tequilas on National Margarita Day on Feb. 22

Good tequila is tasty alone, but when morphing itself into a margarita, it becomes an exciting experience for all drinkers involved.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Greenbrook 13-year-old Drake Cohen settles into the campsite with his father, Tom Cohen, during Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Community Campout.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities to host its Community Campout

The Community Campout has become a tradition for Lakewood Ranch families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Yianni Chalvadakis is ready to serve up saganaki and loukaniko at the Greek Glendi.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2023
Greek Glendi in Sarasota adds to its menu

From saganaki to frappés, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is providing new food and drink items at the annual festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Guests admired the recently-opened Tiffany exhibit.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 12, 2023
Selby Gardens brings stained glass shades with Orchid Ball 2023

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens brought stained glass shades to its annual Orchid Ball event on Feb. 11.

  • Black Tie
CEO Joy Mahler, Katie Emmons, chairwoman Kristina Eastmond, Jennifer Simms and Scooter Maloney
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 12, 2023
Live, Laugh, Love Luncheon returns to The Ritz

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast's Live, Laugh, Love luncheon made its return to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 11.

  • Black Tie
Margaret Dugan, Lindy Jacobi and Judy Behny prepare for the soup and chili cook-off.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 11, 2023
Spanish Main Yacht Club is in full swing

The club held a chili cook-off and welcome back party last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Third grader Kaylee Casablanca loves dancing with her sister Briana Casablanca and third grader Aubrielle Deaugustinis.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 11, 2023
Tara Elementary hosts its annual Sweetheart Dance

The annual dance gives students and their families a chance to show off their moves.

  • East County
  • Schools
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