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A business logo greeted visitors at the front entrance. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 25, 2022
The Wellness Way invites the public into its new home in Lakewood Ranch

The national health clinic brand's new location adds additional space and offers aesthetic improvements.

  • East County
  • Business
Joe Jennings has been an enduring tennis fan, to the point of designing his own racket. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 25, 2022
Sarasota resident celebrates a lifetime of achievements with 100th birthday

Joe Jennings' near-century of life has been full of adventures and activity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pumpkin has beautiful eyes among other qualities. Ava Biasini is trying to find a home for Pumpkin. (Photo by Jay Heater)
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 25, 2022
Bradenton 18-year-old spends summer finding homes for stray cats

Chemical engineering will have to wait for the cat-loving University of Florida student.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • August 24, 2022
Excitement on Election Day

Casting the ballot is a key ingredient to our liberty. Sarasota and Manatee candidates and constituents alike make it count.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rachel Chambers. (Courtesy photo.)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Chambers

The Sarasota triathlete was the top female finisher at the 2022 Top Gun Triathlon held Aug. 6 in St. Petersburg.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Andrea Dietz.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrea Dietz

The Lakewood Ranch High senior and North Florida commit led the volleyball team with 10 kills Aug. 20 in its 3-0 home win over Wharton High.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 24, 2022
Bingo brings out the chamber's competitive side

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members got to know each other better with networking bingo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The fenced property at 203 Garfield Drive includes two buildings, both constructed in 1936. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 24, 2022
Ringling Estates properties sell for $2.9 million

Two Ringling Estates properties on Garfield Drive top the week's sales at $2.9 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Siesta Key's Benjamin Aguilar competed at the 2023 U.S Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2022
Siesta Key junior gymnast showcases athleticism, grace at U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Benjamin Aguilar finished 12th All-Around in the Junior Men's 16 division of the event, which was held Aug. 18-21 at Tampa's Amalie Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The School District of Manatee County continues to have a bus driver shortage as the school year begins. The district has 106 drivers for its 104 routes. (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 24, 2022
Manatee School District addresses bus driver shortage and bus upgrades

During the driver shortage, Myakka teachers have volunteered to learn to operate a bus.

  • East County
  • Schools
(Photo courtesy of Samantha Ponzillo)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 24, 2022
JFCS of the Suncoast and food truck vendors raise funds for family

A food truck rally raised $10,000 for the Mendoza family on Aug. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 24, 2022
Polo Club, Waterside residents concerned about possible rezoning on Lorraine Road

Sarasota County seeks to allow light industrial and office uses on Lorraine Road corridors.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 24, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Auto held hostage

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jeffery Kin's Living Arts Festival will debut in and around Sarasota in November.
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 24, 2022
Local theater professional to create new arts festival in Sarasota

Jeffery Kin spent 15 years building drama at The Players Centre, and now he's hoping to build a bigger stage for all of Sarasota's arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
Steph Ouellette owns and operates SUP Yoga SRQ. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 24, 2022
Paddleboard enthusiast balances yoga with water sports

Steph Ouellette owns and operates her own enterprise that teaches yoga from stand-up paddleboards both on Longboat Key and City Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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