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  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff
  • December 11, 2019
Laurel Oak Country Club continues to carve out a new path to success

Laurel Oak Country Club continues to carve out a new path to success

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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David Fink, vice president of the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund, presents the C. John Clarke Humanitarian of the Year award to Barbara and Joe Najmy.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund honors 'power couple'

Lakewood Ranch 'power couple' named C. John Clarke Humanitarian of the Year

  • East County
  • News
Heather Young is the 2020 Sarasota Teacher of the Year.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 11, 2019
Venice Elementary's Young named Teacher of the Year

Sarasota School District's Teacher of the Year was announced during a luncheon at The Westin on Dec. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josh Shelton, Brandie Joy and Mannie Shelton lead the horses to the training track for conditioning.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 11, 2019
Sarasota Polo Club season begins Sunday in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Polo Club season begins Sunday in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Sean Walter, senior manager of the Bradenton Area Sports Commission, says allowing in-kind donations will provide more opportunities for exposure of local businesses through signs and other marketing at Premier.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 11, 2019
Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will benefit from in-kind donations

New sponsorships to bolster success at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Natalie Gorji is headed to Rice University next year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 11, 2019
ODA senior has eyes on final goal

The Rice University commit wants to get her younger teammates more involved this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mitsi Corcoran will remain the acting superintendent until a longterm administrator is named.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 11, 2019
Sarasota Schools keeps Corcoran as interim superintendent

Mitsi Corcoran will remain the acting superintendent until a search is completed for a longterm administrator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pops, a dachshund mix, is eager to greet passersby from his cottage. Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans to add eight more cottages, allowing it to increase capacity for dogs by 50%.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 11, 2019
Animal rescue's $10 million renovation underway in Lakewood Ranch area

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
GreyHawk Landing West resident Daver Raterman said flooding around 117th Street East is a serious issue that will need attention.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 11, 2019
Opposition builds to S.R. 64 car lot in Bradenton

Opposition builds to S.R. 64 car lot in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Jacob Jordan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 11, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jacob Jordan

The Lakewood Ranch striker talks perseverance and reaching the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brett Hutchens, a principal at Casto, talks about the Center Point project in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 11, 2019
Impressive Center Point complex comes to Lakewood Ranch; More traffic to follow

Lakewood Ranch gets another restaurant hub with the development of the Center Point project.

  • East County
  • Opinion
This is the last week of lane closures because of the tree removal on the Ringling Causeway. (Nat Kaemmerer)
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 11, 2019
How about Sarasota traffic cops?

The city of Sarasota should be thinking about the effects of roundabout construction on residents’ and visitors’ experience here. Some customer service with traffic could sure help.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 11, 2019
Clean up messes before beginning a search

Interim Superintendent Mitsi Corcoran needs financial support to clean the school district's lawsuits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 10, 2019
Not too late to donate

The town's Toys for Tots drive continues through Dec. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Plans call for the Stardust Skate Center building to be repurposed as an indoor pickleball facility by fall 2020.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2019
Developer plots pickleball facility at former roller rink

Sarasota resident Brian McCarthy is working to establish an indoor pickleball club at the 12th Avenue building that housed Stardust Skate Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents along the Grand Canal hope to place mini-reefs below their docks.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 10, 2019
Siesta Key residents look for solutions for Grand Canal water quality

Siesta Key Association members would like to place mini-reefs under docks in the Grand Canal to help filter the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The city hopes to begin taking sand from Big Pass, which has never been dredged before, in early 2020.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2019
County OKs staging request for Lido shoreline project

Despite concerns about the beach renourishment’s effects on county-owned property, the County Commission is moving toward approving an agreement with the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 10, 2019
Sarasota School Board approves land purchases in Lakewood Ranch and along Clark Road

The combined purchases would not exceed $14 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A sign advertising Longboat Library's holiday book sale sits outside the library.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 10, 2019
Longboat Library to hold book sale for the holidays

From cookbooks to novels and CDs to DVDs, Longboat Library will be selling array of gift possibilities Thursday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Miguel Pelayo, a Florida Cancer Specialists oncologist, cuts the ribbon to open the $16 million Lakewood Ranch Cancer Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 10, 2019
Florida Cancer Specialists cut ribbon on dynamic facility in Lakewood Ranch

Florida Cancer Specialists open $16 million facility in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Lieutenant Bryan Carr watches over two boys as they practice CPR on a dummy. (Courtesy of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 10, 2019
Longboat Fire Department offers free CPR, AED training to public

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department has provided the training for about 2,000 people over the past few years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elliott Falcione said Premier Sports Campus could pursue a naming rights deal for its stadium in the future.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2019
Willis Smith lands contract to build a library in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch contractor awarded Manatee County library contract

  • East County
  • News
Carl and Mary Ruth Meyers.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 9, 2019
Happy Birthday, Carl

Carl Meyers celebrated 90 years amongst family and friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 9, 2019
Bells and Brass rings in the holiday season

The concert took listeners through the Christmas story via music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Be a Santa to a Senior runs through Dec. 15.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 9, 2019
Organization ups Christmas spirit with senior program

Home Instead Senior Care will hold "Be a Santa to a Senior" program through Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 8, 2019
Blessing of the Fleet brings Bird Key Yacht Club members together

The event lit up Sarasota Bay behind the Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Meals on Wheels PLUS volunteer Julianne Niebour, Meals on Wheels PLUS President and CEO Maribeth Phillips, Elks Secretary Brett Davis and Meals on Wheels PLUS Vice President Judi Bjork
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 8, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Elks Club hosts Community Shoebox Drive

Meals on Wheels PLUS will hold its Shoebox Drive Sunday to benefit homebound seniors in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 8, 2019
Mermaids make a splash at the Bazaar

The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime held a mermaid festival on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 8, 2019
Sarasota says 'Mele Kalikimaka' with annual holiday parade

Thousands of Sarasota residents packed Main Street for a "Holidays by the Sea" themed holiday parade on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2019
Holiday boats linger down Braden River

Annual boat parade makes landing at iconic Linger Lodge in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 7, 2019
Kiwanis Lawn Party brings community together for good food and a good cause

The much-anticipated Lawn Party featured culinary icons from the Sarasota and Longboat Key area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 7, 2019
Sheriff's Office welcomes community to open house

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office held its second annual open house on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 7, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets merry and bright with Holiday Night of Lights

The Circle celebrates with evening of fun

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Kyler Hollingshead sleds down a ramp covered in real snow.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 6, 2019
Sleigh bells ring at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts annual Sledding with Santa event.

  • East County
  • News
Roger Pettingell
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 6, 2019
Pettingell delivers on pie deal

Longboat Key Realtor keeps annual tradition going.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Board President Al Wolfson and Executive Director Dari Oglesby join other officials and board members in a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 6. Construction is expected to last about one year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 6, 2019
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue breaks ground on expansion in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
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