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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By June LeBell |
  • November 27, 2013
Tidbites

A dream is a wish your heart makes; The Table is bringing back brunch; and Eat Here opens for lunch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 29, 2014
Students build libraries at county parks

Tom Bennett and Greenbrook parks contain fodder for reading, thanks to Nolan Middle School students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 14, 2021
Owens Fish Camp breaks ground at Center Point development in Lakewood Ranch

Owens Fish Camp begins vertical construction in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 13, 2022
Manatee Commission prioritizes road projects

Finishing the 44th Avenue extension to Lakewood Ranch receives high priority from Manatee County Commission.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 26, 2022
Christ Church of Longboat Key celebrates 10 years

The church has been around for more than 15 years, but their building was completed in late 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 4, 2024
Plans revealed for the final Quay development

One Park West will offer The Quay lifestyle at a lower price point, with units 'starting in the $1 millions.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Tom Edwards |
  • June 18, 2024
Give credit for reading scores where it’s due

Superintendent Asplen laid the groundwork. Teachers, administrators and staff persevered through turmoil, and now Terry Connor is keeping the momentum going.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Phoenix Scanlan

The Lakewood Ranch High sophomore girls golfer wants to get the Mustangs back to the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its Next Gen Awards

Lakewood Ranch Communities' Nicole Hackel earns the Young Leaders Alliance' Member of the Year award.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 14, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club Regatta participants race among high winds, waves

Wild winds propelled participants in the Bird Key Yacht Club Regatta soaring above the surf of Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 31, 2025
Sarasota architect Frank Folsom Smith dies at age 93

The Virginia transplant designed Plymouth Harbor and helped shape downtown.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alex Bates

The Riverview junior won his region in pole vaulting.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 2, 2024
Blue-green algae concerns in Lake Uihlein postpone fishing tournament

Lakewood Ranch's Youth and Teen Fishing Tournament will take place in October as Lake Uihlein undergoes treatment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 24, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for 2024 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

Five properties on Longboat and Lido keys sold for more than $10 million this year, led by a two-home property at $19.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 29, 2025
Columbia Restaurant preserves family tradition while evolving with the times

A staple for visitors and locals alike, the Columbia Restaurant shares the legacy behind its tasty traditions.

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  • In Memoriam |
  • November 3, 2023
Freda Perrotta

Freda Perrotta passed away September 3, 2023 in Bradenton, FL. She was 97 years old.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 24, 2023
What to wear for fall, according to St. Armands Circle boutiques

With jackets and sweaters on the way, it's time for light layering, a color palette swap and some western wear.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 4, 2025
Mural refurbishment just the beginning for Save Our Seabirds updates

Save Our Seabirds is working on several projects to enliven its facilities, most recently refurbishing an avian mural in the middle of its grounds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 17, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: David Melnychuk

Former Riverview swimmer went to the USA Swimming National Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 11, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Parker Severs

Severs competed at the final round of U.S. Open qualifying on June 2.

  • East County
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