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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Literacy nonprofit seeks volunteers in Manatee County

With 68 people on the waiting list, the Manatee Literacy Council is searching for volunteers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
Movers and shakers

The sign guys are everywhere around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 13, 2013
Scene & Heard

Signing a name to 3,400 lives lost; Introducing FST's new-ish staff kittens; Every dog has its day

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 6, 2013
Peridia residents oppose 44th Avenue expansion

Part of Manatee County's Comprehensive Plan since 1987, the road-widening project will connect Cortez Road on the west to Lakewood Ranch on the east.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 12, 2017
Twenty-one and out for 'Aerobic Grandma'

Yoga and Pilates classes at Bayfront Park will continue with new instructors.

  • Health
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  • September 30, 2017
Students learn from a teacher's illness

No matter the age, students notice changes caused by illness. How one woman's discussion with her pupils opened her classroom to new teaching experiences.

  • Health
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 2, 2018
Life in the sticks at the Big Cat Habitat

Porcupines sit on pins and needles as they await their new home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
Modus bets the house on new construction

Steven Hanson, managing partner of Modus Operandi Partners LP and Modus Construction LLC, sees opportunity in new 'spec' home construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Under the radar

Riverview High alum and ODA conditioning and strength coach Rod Miller founded GLC Athletics in 2008, as a way to help area athletes hone their athletic abilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 31, 2023
FDOT keeps Longboat Key in mind with new five-year work plan

The Florida Department of Transportation's tentative plan includes three major infrastructure projects for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 7, 2023
Oldest resident of Club Longboat turns 99 years old

Charlie Resnick is a pillar of his condo community and is "full of positive energy."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 2, 2025
Sarasota baseball fans could have the chance to watch future MLB players

The FCL Orioles may have an influx of talent after the MLB Draft on July 13-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 16, 2024
Already making a mark in her community, this teen is ready for liftoff

Self-motivated Lakewood Ranch high school senior Amy Kwakye-Amoah wraps up the high school phase of her life with a big award. She has no plans to coast into college.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2024
District 5 candidate says he is up to the challenge

Joseph Di Bartolomeo says citizens should stop voting against their interests because of a party affiliation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
Competitors of note in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Alana Sherman and Conyer Walker receive a shot to be an "American Idol."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2010
Clayton family remembers son

Kyle Clayton, son of Rosedale Golf & Country Club PGA Professional Mike Clayton, died May 16. He was 28 years old.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2010
Sarasota readies for response plan

Sarasota County emergency officials want to allow BP and state and federal officials to handle any possible oil cleanup on its shore. If needed, the county is prepared to conduct its own cleanup.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2020
Star spangled tribute from Lakewood Ranch teen

Lakewood Ranch student wants to put a hand carved flag in a hospital in every state in the country to show support for healthcare heroes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 7, 2015
Conversation with Carol Erker

Carol Erker serves as the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's president.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: June

Siesta Promenade would bring a hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail to the gateway to Siesta Key, causing worry among residents.

  • Siesta Key
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