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Luca Whitaker, Lily Pierson, Jaden Haley, Sandra Elsadek and Derrian Gobourne
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics helps five athletes achieve stardom

All five have placed high in national competitions.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tennis courts, along with pickleball and basketball courts, are open.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 3, 2017
Longboat Key's Bayfront Park is nearly complete

Town hopes project's gulf-side phase can get started soon.

  • Longboat Key
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Ali Yawn.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.03.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.03.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Brady Moore.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 3, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.03.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.03.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Echo Lake Apartments has a lifestyle center with a pool, fitness center and other features.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch apartment complex bans cigarettes

Echo Lake project earns smoke-free certification.

  • East County
  • News
The Town Commission is considering starting regular meetings at 1 p.m.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 2, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission considers changing meeting start times

Mayor Terry Gans has suggested regular meetings begin at 1 p.m. rather than 7 p.m.

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Under the new ordinance, dogs will still be allowed off leash in some neighborhood parks — but it' s not clear which ones.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 2, 2017
New leash laws coming to city parks

The City Commission is moving toward requiring pets to remain on leash in most parks, but there are still questions about where, exactly, the new rules will apply.

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The Sarasota Crew cleaned up the competition April 29-30 at the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association Sweep State Championship at Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2017
Sarasota Crew wins seventh-straight sweep championship

The Crew won nine of the 13 events it entered.

  • Sarasota
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Enzymedica CEO Scott Sensenbrenner in a 2012 photo.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 2, 2017
Sarasota County aims to claw back $201,000 in economic incentives

Sarasota County wooed Enzymedica from Charlotte County in 2012, but the firm failed to create more than five of the 72 jobs it promised.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 2, 2017
Sarasota early voting outpacing March election numbers

More than 9% of registered voters have already cast ballots in the May 9 Sarasota City Commission election.

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(Photo courtesy of Ten-X) Benderson development Co. bought the Landings Shopping Center in January.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • May 2, 2017
Benderson adds two restaurants to the Landings

The additions of Japanese steakhouse Da Ru Ma and breakfast and lunch eatery Station 400 are part of a larger rehabilitation of the 29-year-old plaza

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Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 1, 2017
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January

Bullock made the announcement at a Town Commission meeting on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 1, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: May 4, 2017

Henry Glitzen, Maureen Hollingsworth, Lieselotto Orhon, Stanley Pelletz and Maryann Tata died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 1, 2017
Church of the Redeemer celebrates next phase

The Church of the Redeemer gathered on Sunday for food, fellowship and a look at the church's future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2017
Sarasota weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17

Sarasota weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17

  • Sarasota
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East County weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2017
East County weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17

East County weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The Republican Party of Sarasota hosted a rally as early voting kicked off in the city of Sarasota Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 1, 2017
Sarasota GOP doubles down on sanctuary city criticism

The Republican Party of Sarasota hosted a rally Monday, in opposition to comments made by City Commission candidate Jen Ahearn-Koch.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 30, 2017
Bird Key hosts beach bash

Members gathered at South Lido Beach on April 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 30, 2017
Southside bakes up a fundraiser

Southside Elementary Foundation and the Parent Teacher Organization hosted the annual Clam Bake to support student programs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School sophomore Alfredo Aguirre and junior Ashley Williams slow dance together during prom.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 29, 2017
Braden River students celebrate prom

Braden River High School hosts its 2017 prom at the Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 29, 2017
Sarasota County surveys seagrass

The county hosted the third annual Seagrass Survey on April 29 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 29, 2017
Siesta Key throws a fiesta

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce put on the 39th annual Siesta Fiesta craft show.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch youth have 'enchanted evening'

Prom featured food and drink, dancing and socializing with friends.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Make-A-Wish benefits from interactive dinner

More than 200 people attended the annual fundraiser.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Business professionals hit the green for Ranch Scramble

Lakewood Ranch golf outing proves a hit.

  • East County
  • News
Charter Review Committee members Pat Zunz, Phill Younger, Alan Pryor and Bill Cook
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 28, 2017
Longboat Key has begun the charter review process

The Charter Review Committee met for the first time on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 28, 2017
Healthy Start hosts annual luncheon

Patrons and partners of Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County gathered at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for the Giving Sarasota a Healthy Start luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 28, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club plants Arbor Day celebration

The garden club donated a tree to be planted in Joan Durante Park on April 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 28, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 04.28.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 28, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Water remains safe to drink despite unusual taste

Musky smell, odor result of algae bloom.

  • East County
  • News
Family Promise of Sarasota Board President George Lavigne and Network Director Becky Taylor
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 28, 2017
Family Promise hosts breakfast with Ben Vereen

The actor, dancer and singer spoke at the Family Promise fundraiser, Breakfast with Ben Vereen, on April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Houses sit on the lake in the GreyHawk Landing community.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 27, 2017
In a pickle over courts?

CDD explores alternatives for new pickleball courts.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber mingles after hours

The chamber held its annual Business After Hours on April 27 at The Terrace at Surf Shack.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A youth sweeps championship and a women' s rowing championship fill the docket.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
Benderson Park to host two championship events this weekend

A youth sweeps championship and a women's rowing championship fill the docket.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Town Commission will consider the maximum height for new buildings on Monday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key building height limit: 65 feet or 80 feet?

The Town Commission will hear the case for each on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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