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  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • July 6, 2011
My View: Reality check for schools

To add insult to injury, schools spent their financial windfall in hard cash, while homeowners watched the equity of their property plummet as the housing bubble burst.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 23, 2020
New gates installed at Sarasota Polo Ranches in Lakewood Ranch

The five gates at Sarasota Polo Ranches were installed mostly for the safety of residents and their horses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 2, 2020
Harvard president visits Booker High, speaks to students

Harvard University president Lawrence Bacow was impressed with Booker High School's students and resources.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
Primrose Schools to expand in Lakewood Ranch

Primrose Schools to expand in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 23, 2019
Ringling College Library Association delivers tall order to Visible Men Academy

Shaquille O'Neal visits the VMA students, young men help out at Selah Freedom's annual show and local hotel helps nonprofits.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse is excited about the future

The Cougars' historic season ended in the regional finals, but they believe this is only the beginning.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 27, 2016
My Little Tea Spot: a spot of support

Mother and daughter start the nonprofit tearoom, My Little Tea Spot, to benefit missionary trips.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 25, 2015
Manatee County adopts fiscal year 2016 budget

As the county unrolls next fiscal year's budget, effective Oct. 1, officials shift the funding responsibilities of indigent health care to the county's general fund reserves.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 12, 2015
Home of the Month: Classic on the Key

An old-fashioned Siesta Key home comes back into fashion.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By James Peter |
  • August 16, 2023
Sailing lessons you won’t soon forget

The instructors of Sara-Bay Sailing School have loads of experience and plenty of punchlines.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 19, 2012
Dec. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Group plans tar-and-feather Walmart protest; District buys land for future stations; Workers group protests Publix; and Horseshoe Cove parades holiday cheer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 11, 2013
Planning Commission considers Creekwood DRI changes

The Manatee County Planning Commission will hear proposed changes to the Creekwood development of regional impact at its meeting Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 11, 2013
Planning Commission considers Creekwood DRI changes

The Manatee County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Dec. 12, to discuss changes to the Creekwood DRI, among other land-use items.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 8, 2025
Graci McGillicuddy presented with Lifetime Achievement Award

Republican Party of Sarasota County recognizes her work on behalf of abused children, including through her co-founding of All Star Children's Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 16, 2025
Lutheran church brings more Christian education to Lakewood Ranch

Risen Savior Lutheran Church begins its expansion toward being a K-8 school in January.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2021
The playoffs are here

A rundown of the boys basketball postseason outlooks of local programs.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 24, 2009
Exhibit captures realistic view of subjects

A new Art Center Sarasota exhibit spotlights a notable watercolorist and four photographers with diverse portfolios.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 9, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Where do great fundraiser ideas come from?; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2016
Dragon boat could light your competitive fire

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2016
As city considers development fees, builders brace for impact

The city of Sarasota could soon restore and revise some of its impact fees on new developments, a growing trend facing builders in the area.

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