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The Publix location on Market Street was the first to open in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
Plan suggests Publix expansion in Lakewood Ranch

Plan suggests Publix expansion in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Tatum Temple stands under the arch at Springer Mountain in Fannin County, Ga., which marks the start of the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy Tatum Temple.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 22, 2020
Prose and Kohn: On the Trail

LRHS teacher followed wild calling for six months.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alexandra, Scott, Angela and Samantha DeVine are excited A&S Paint Studio is finally open. Angela DeVine named the studio in honor of her daughters. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
Stress free art comes to Lakewood Ranch

A&S Painting Studio opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Jack Ranalli does not support the development application. He and more than 100 other residents came to oppose the project at the Jan. 16 Manatee County Planning Commission meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
Car lot plan advances in Manatee County

County planning board approves auto sales as a potential use for a parcel near GreyHawk Landing.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale has been chosen to receive the NCAA President's Gerald R. Ford Award.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 22, 2020
NCAA honors Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Dick Vitale of Lakewood Ranch presented the NCAA's Gerald R. Ford Award

  • East County
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Valeria Pankey.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 22, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Valeria Pankey

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer player talks being left-footed and wanting to travel back in time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota crew leader Mike Besselman helps Lake Club's Paul Lang cut an insulated concrete form to the right size.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
The Lake Club residents nail compassion

Lake Club volunteers put stock into Habitat for Humanity's effort in Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
Ginger Matuszewski and Ava Thompsen hope to expand their offerings of pet treats at this year's Kids Biz Fair.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
Manatee County libraries promote the business of learning

Manatee County libraries promote the business of learning

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 22, 2020
How to make Longboat's Gulf of Mexico Drive safer

Keep the transports out of the middle of GMD, let lights shine on the road, and buy GMD from the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 21, 2020
'Peace, justice, freedom and equality': Sarasota celebrates MLK Day

Sarasota remember Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and a nod to his dream.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Francis Shea, who died Jan. 17, founded the Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch's Irish Celtic Festival founder dies

Lakewood Ranch's Frank Shea, beloved for his volunteer work, dies.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 21, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber starts the new year with annual awards

To move forward, the Chamber first looked back at their successes over 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 21, 2020
Temple Emanu-el hosts interfaith service

Temple Emanu-El and Light of the World International Church celebrated Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Sarasota County officials join for a ceremonial ground breaking event Jan. 21 for a new freestandiing emergency room
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on new ER in Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on new ER department in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Ken Green is being inducted into the State College of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 20, 2020
State College of Florida Athletics Hall of Fame honors Ken Green

Ken Green earns spot in State College of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • News
Pictured is the United States Supreme Court Building in Washington. (Photo via Imgur)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat temple expects 300-plus for educational event with Ginsburg video

Ruth Bader Ginsburg talks about the role of the Supreme Court and the Me Too movement in a video that will play at Temple Beth Israel

  • Longboat Key
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One of the Longboat Key police boats is about 13 years old and will be replaced through a grant from West Coast Inland Navigation District.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat fire, police gain thousands in grants

First responder agencies awarded more than $130,000 for marine purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Armands and Lido Key residents have complained to city officials about rental homes marketed online as sleeping more than 20 people.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 20, 2020
City Commission to discuss short-term rental complaints

At Tuesday’s meeting, the board will hear from barrier island residents who say rental houses are commercializing their neighborhoods.

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Business partners David Benstock, James Brearley and Jose Chichande formulated the idea for Whitney's along with fourth partner Joe Chillura.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 20, 2020
Whitney's opens on Longboat's north end

Restaurant and bodega built and styled with a beachy vibe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents make themselves at home in the Paradise Center's new activity room.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 20, 2020
Paradise Center welcomes Longboat Key residents to its new space

A successful open house drums up success for the expanded organization's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Planned for May 13-19, the Chamber is looking for people to join in on a seven-day/five night trip to “one of the most exciting cities in all of Europe.''
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat Chamber plans May tour of Paris

Tennis fans can add side trip to French Open qualifying.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 20, 2020
Sarasota dishes out zest at seafood festival

The Sarasota Seafood and Musical Festival took over JD Hamel Park from Jan. 17-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The salon's open house celebration stayed a party all day long.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 20, 2020
Design 2000 remains a place of community after 25 years

Loyal patrons flocked to the salon's celebration, whether they needed their hair done or not.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 19, 2020
Qol Quartet's concert a hit at Christ Church on Longboat Key

The group's second performance at Christ Church included a lively bunch of songs and acting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 19, 2020
Taste of St. Armands showcases the area's culinary talents

The food festival offered light bites, drinks and raffle prizes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Built in 1994, 300 Ringling Point Drive sold for $1.6 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,920 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 19, 2020
Sapphire Shores home sells for $1.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 30-Jan. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
6477 Gulfside LLC sold the home at 6477 Gulfside Road to Timothy and Mary Karen Peterson, of Longboat Key, for $4,475,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 19, 2020
Beachfront home on Gulfside Road sells for $4.47 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for Dec. 30-Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The 104th Manatee County Fair's midway is full of rides, carnival games and other activities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2020
Manatee County celebrates 104th Manatee County Fair

Manatee County celebrates 104th Manatee County Fair

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 17, 2020
Winter wonderland

Imagine Schools at Lakewood Ranch hosts annual Winter Wonderland

  • East County
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, the School District of Manatee County superintendent, said the district's attorney, Mitchell Teitelbaum created a situation that compromised the integrity of his work.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County's general counsel required to undergo sensitivity training

School District of Manatee County's general counsel required to undergo sensitivity training

  • East County
  • News
Administrative buildings, including City Hall, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 17, 2020
City, county announce MLK Day closures

Sarasota government offices and other facilities will be closed or have limited hours in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2020
Seaplace residents enjoy cabaret show

Singer and show was a huge hit with residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 17, 2020
Temple Beth Israel Fashion Show strikes a good note with attendees

The annual show is a huge hit with the congregation and was at Michael's on East this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County government buildings will be closed Monday, Jan. 20.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2020
Manatee County offices to close for holiday

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day affects hours in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Architect Bob Shemwell presents a preliminary sketch showing Selby Gardens' plans for a new 45-foot-tall parking garage near the intersection of Orange Avenue and Mound Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 16, 2020
Selby Gardens outlines master plan revisions

Although Marie Selby Botanical Gardens intends to reduce the size of a proposed parking garage, residents continue to question plans to renovate the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Guest Author
  • January 16, 2020
You Observed: Temple Sinai reaches milestone

Temple Sinai collected 1.6 million tabs to represent the 1.5 million children who died during the Holocaust.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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