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  • In Memoriam |
  • December 19, 2022
Ralph August Schroer

Bradenton, Florida - Ralph August Schroer, 85, of Bradenton, FL passed away on December 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

  • East County
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  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 27, 2019
LWR Talks features intelligence

Former CIA and Department of Defense official addresses crowd at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2014
Business Briefs

Neal home sales on the rise, adds employees; WCI starts construction on carriage home models; LWR olive oil shop celebrates anniversary

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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 28, 2026
Tennis pros face off at end-of-season bash

Tennis Center players closed out their season with their annual friendly tennis match with the pros and fond farewells.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2020
Learning to adapt in Lakewood Ranch-area schools

School District of Manatee County hopes to maintain standards while students concentrate on health guidelines.

  • East County
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  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 15, 2013
Summer camp programs help kids beat the heat

The islands are teeming with activities to keep your little ones entertained. So, slather them with sunscreen and send them off to camp, where they're bound to burn off some energy, make friends and even learn a thing or two.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 21, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 4-8 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops the week’s sales at $2.93 million.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2013
Pied piper of Sarasota: Teri Booth

Musician Teri Booth climbed the corporate ladder as an engineer only to end up in the pits. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 10, 2025
Tampa Bay Lighting adds upgrades to Lakewood Ranch hockey rink

The Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation donated $87,000 to Manatee County to make improvements to the outdoor rink.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 12, 2024
Braden River High's weightlifters raise the bar

The Pirates' girls team will compete Feb. 17 at the state championship meet in Lakeland.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 6, 2024
ODA football chases another state title

The Thunder have made changes during the offseason, but the program's ethos remains the same.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 21, 2026
Try these true bread winners for National Sourdough Bread Day

Six years after the sourdough craze, local loaves still rise with surprising ingredients like Key Lime Pie.

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 17, 2018
Asolo Conservatory's Dog Days Theatre returns with sizzling summer productions

In its second season, the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's Dog Days Theatre company hopes to reel audiences in with two fun plays that aren’t too heavy for a hot Sarasota summer’s day.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • February 5, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Paisley Binswanger

The junior guard led Sarasota High in scoring this season.

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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 8, 2025
Mitigation plan unlocks state, federal funding for Longboat Key

Storm-proofing buildings, raising roads and stormwater enhancements are among projects eligible for federal mitigation funding.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2024
Myakka Elephant Ranch puts guests to work, not elephants

With three elephants retired from the entertainment industry living on the compound, Myakka Elephant Ranch provides engaging experience while promoting elephant conservation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 6, 2025
SPAC business plan: Many more events, $4M annual operating deficit

Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation calls the projected revenue gap typical of performance halls and is confident philanthropy will cover the difference.

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  • By David Conway |
  • October 14, 2021
Citizen input to guide police chief search

Tasked with hiring a police chief twice in less than a year, City Manager Marlon Brown is taking a more deliberate approach to filling the vacancy the second time around.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 11, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gail Zinn

Rosedale resident Gail Zinn used her 5-wood to ace the 129-yard No. 7 hole at Rosedale Golf and Country Club Aug. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dallas Troyer

After a summer of stock-car racing, 13-year-old Dallas Troyer has the most wins of any racer in the Magic 4s class at the Desoto Super Speedway.

  • East County
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