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Tina Dyott and Suzette Bingham are a mother-daughter duo who volunteer. Dyott lives out of state but makes time to volunteer for the two months she's in town.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
St. Armands group quilts for good cause

Every Monday, a group of volunteers sews quilts for Lutheran World Relief. In 2018, they made 220.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city will distribute more than 15,000 carts to residents in March. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2019
City distributes new recycling bins

Beginning next month, the city will start a single-stream recycling program — with new wheeled carts for residents to place their waste in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. David, Elijah, Ethan and Christi Marshall. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
All Angels welcomes new priest

The Rev. David Marshall began his post on March 5. His first service will be on Sunday, March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 6, 2019
Master of the arts

Longboater Andy Maass served as the juror during the 49th Gasparilla Festival of the Arts in Tampa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 6, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: They played their cards wrong

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kevin Swan said his events building will seat a maximum of 275 people.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 5, 2019
New Bradenton business plans to host weddings, special events

The East County entrepreneur "just happens to have ALS" as he opens wedding, special events venue.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Lido residents party for Mardi Gras

A buffet dinner was hosted on March 5 to benefit Lido Beach nourishment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Longboat tennis pros ace friendly competition

Four Longboat Key tennis pros battled it out March 5 during a fundraiser at the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ann Johnson and Diane Kaslow
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 5, 2019
St. Armands Residents Association celebrates Mardi Gras

The March members meeting included election of officers and board members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The orchestra has shared preliminary renderings showing its desired location for the concert hall. The organization said any project would not eliminate any amenities within the park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 5, 2019
Orchestra to hold meeting on venue plans

The Sarasota Orchestra will field questions from the public on a proposal to build a concert hall at Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 5, 2019
Siesta Breeze Trolley live app in the works

The app does not have an official launch date but is expected to function similarly to SCAT’s live-tracking feature.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 5, 2019
Lord's Warehouse models reusable fashions

The sold-out event brought 200 people to Longboat Island Chapel on March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clara Spitler helps sort canned foods at All Faiths Food Bank.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 5, 2019
All Faith's Food Bank has a new kickoff to its summer campaign

The new Walk to End Summer Hunger will be the kickoff to the campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Demolition of the former Amore Restaurant and the clearing of the wooded property is being paid for by a $400,000 county grant.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • March 5, 2019
Town backs away from theater proposal

Fundraising for arts center set to begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the gardens has plants that bloom at different times throughout the year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 5, 2019
Visit Sarasota's gardens in paradise

The Sarasota Garden Club's home tours will take place on March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The U-18 Baseball World Cup is coming to Sarasota-Bradenton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2019
2021 U-18 Baseball World Cup coming to Sarasota-Bradenton

The 2021 U-18 Baseball World Cup is coming to Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium and Bradenton's LECOM Park, as announced March 5 by the World Baseball Softball Confederation and USA Baseball.

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Emma Piper, the tournament services manager for the Web.com Tour congratulates Synovus Vice President Kent Lane for a successful LECOM Suncoast Classic. Synovus sponsored the volunteers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 5, 2019
LECOM Suncoast Classic aces test run in Lakewood Ranch

LECOM Suncoast Classic aces Web.com test run in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
File. Medical researchers recently chose Lakewood Ranch for a groundbreaking brain study.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2019
Area community, Harvard teaching hospital join forces on brain study

Lakewood Ranch officials have announced a partnership with several prominent medical entities, including a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, on a pioneering brain study.

  • East County
  • News
Unicorp National Developments Inc. wants to build a $2 million, 3,000-square-foot modular sales office on the 17.6-acre site.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • March 4, 2019
Longboat leaders approve rule change allowing sales office

Sales center could be up and running by year end.

  • Longboat Key
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Gretchen Lovewell, the program manager for Mote’s Stranding Investigation Program will close out the series with “Red tide’s toll on marine animals: Stories from Mote’s Stranding Investigation Program" on March 25. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 4, 2019
Mote presents annual lecture series

The series kicks off tonight with a lecture on coral reef restoration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 4, 2019
Caroline Kennedy talks history and challenges of the future

The former U.S. Ambassador to Japan shared her views on history and where the country is headed at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
San Saba's Hope Arellano was the MVP in leading her team to the tournament title.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 3, 2019
Women's polo scores big in Lakewood Ranch

San Saba wins the first Sarasota Women's Challenge Polo Tournament at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ben Shereff prepared the dough by kneading it thoroughly.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 3, 2019
Temple Emanu-El teens learn the art of challah

The teens learned the ancient ritual as part of their confirmation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carol Cohen and Barb Standich
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 3, 2019
Sarasota Farmers Market boogies down Lemon Avenue

The "Taste of the Market — Sunday Night Fever" raised money for the market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 10th anniversary Take Stock in Children 5K set a record with more than 2,000 participants at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 3, 2019
Take Stock 5K continues to rise in Lakewood Ranch

More than 2,000 participates in the Take Stock 5K pack the Lakewood Ranch course to benefit Manatee County students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Clooney, a dog up for adoption at the Humane Society of Sarasota, plays with volunteer Alex Traugott.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 3, 2019
Dub Fest brings the party to Sarasota

J Dub's Brewing annual music and food festival was March 2 and March 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tinkerbell was dressed up like a real lady.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 3, 2019
Who let the Sarasota Yacht Club's dogs out

The Yacht Squad hosted their first fundraiser for the Payton Wright Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carol and Steve Sidwell
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 3, 2019
Siesta Key Association meets for breakfast

The annual breakfast and member meeting recapped the past year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2019
Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates Mardi Gras

About 100 club members gathered March 2 for a colorful celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball player Jack Kelley (white jersey) is in critical condition after a hit-and-run accident on Feb. 28.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2019
UPDATE: FHP arrests suspect in hit-and-run accident that left Lakewood Ranch High graduate in critical condition

UPDATE: FHP arrests suspect in hit-and-run accident that left Lakewood Ranch High graduate in critical condition

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2019
Tara Golf and Country Club celebrates 30 years

Residents enjoy dinner, dancing and fireworks.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2019
Garden Club offers peek at Longboat living

The 43rd Annual Garden Club Home Tour took place on Saturday, March 2 and showcased seven homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hayley Rio. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • March 1, 2019
East County schools land new principals in Bradenton

Josh Bennett takes over at Braden River Elementary as School District of Manatee County swaps principals.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Sandy Gilbert
  • March 1, 2019
My View: START is working to help slow red tide

Longboat-based organization explores several avenues to improve water quality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rummage sale organizers Ingrid Wisniewski and Penny Koerner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 1, 2019
Treasures found at annual St. Mary Rummage Sale

The sale kicked off at noon on Friday, March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Eastwood. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • March 1, 2019
Sarasota County employee named Government Engineer of the Year

The American Society of Civil Engineers was founded in 1986 and represents civil engineering professional in 177 countries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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