Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
February 19, 2023

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church feeds neighbors in need

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church held a packaging event for Kids Against Hunger on Feb. 11 to benefit one organization in Bradenton and another in Fort Myers.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
February 19, 2023

Patrons love tweaks in St. Barbara Greek Festival

The 39th annual festival is the first since the death of Father Frank Kirlangitis, the first full-time priest at the church.

East County
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
February 19, 2023

Special Olympics equestrian competition puts riders’ skills on display

The event brought together competitors and families from Sarasota, Manatee and Lee counties.

East County
Neighbors

Jay Heater
February 18, 2023

Mardi Gras run raises funds for nonprofits in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund event attracted almost 300 participants for its inaugural Run for the Beads.

East County
Neighbors

Liz Ramos
February 18, 2023

Gatsby Speakeasy Soirée raises more than $70,000 for nonprofits

The Sisterhood for Good event drew more than 300 guests who revisited the Roaring '20s.

East County
Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
February 17, 2023

Longboaters sip, shop and spy for the library

Author Jane Hughes signed copies of her latest book, "The Spy's Wife," at a Sip & Shop event to benefit Longboat Library.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
February 17, 2023

Seaplace residents get cooking

Everything from appetizers to desserts were shared in the clubhouse.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Emily Leinfuss
February 17, 2023

Need a break? Here are some Lakewood Ranch spots for a quick respite

Hurrying through life is a great way to miss it. Lakewood Ranch is packed with beautiful reasons to slow down.

East County
Neighbors

Dariela Delgado
February 16, 2023

Empath Health asks for a helping hand

Empath Health is in need of volunteers who want to help patients, families and the community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Snider
February 16, 2023

Nonprofit races to meet goal to fund collections for new Lakewood Ranch library

The Friends of Lakewood Ranch Library, with Sue Ann Miller at the helm, moves forward in its fundraising efforts to fill the shelves of the new Lakewood Ranch Library.

East County
Neighbors

Miri Hardy
February 16, 2023

Local nature key in hospitality for real-life snowbirds

In both public and private lands, native plants are critical for supporting these important winter visitors.

East County
Neighbors

By Child Protection Center
February 16, 2023

Child Protection Center Expanding in North Port for Child Abuse Victims

In 2021, CPC purchased a large property in North Port, to meet the growing need of child abuse services post COVID pandemic. Recently, North Port was ranked the 2nd fastest growing city in the United States.