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Results for: Redotpay Referral Code "kbw03" Get 20% Bonus On First Purchase

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 29, 2022
Lakewood Ranch resident co-creates children's program to improve literacy

Heather Kenny's idea for children's program "Sounder & Friends" has come to fruition after 20 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 28, 2016
Top East County sports moments of the year

The area had plenty of sports highlights during 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 10, 2022
Love stories reign in Lakewood Ranch

Valentines tell their own love stories during Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 12, 2014
Moving on

Three East County seniors will continue their football careers at the next level after signing national letters of intent March 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 22, 2022
Coach B.J. Ivey says Lakewood Ranch's ODA boys basketball on the right track despite losses

ODA's boys basketball program of Lakewood Ranch continues to grow under Coach B.J. Ivey.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 29, 2024
Director gears up for 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Justin Kristich says increasing the seating is a priority for the Lakewood Ranch event.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 18, 2024
It's a steady march toward another parade in Lakewood Ranch

Entries begin to line up for 2024 Tribute to Heroes Parade.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2014
Zoning for town center up next

The town is the new owner of 2.8 acres of land that sits in an area slated for a town center concept. The town is crafting an overlay district to entice such development.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2023
Olympian visits east Bradenton elementary during Fun Run

Richard Thompson, a four-time Olympian shares a message of encouragement, with students before they begin their run.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 12, 2009
St. Armands fire station to open in September

The 9,100-square-foot building, which will house four firefighters, will be the first green fire station in Sarasota. County.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2012
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Beruff appointed to board by governor; District 5 candidates earn new endorsements; Humane Society launches food program

  • East County
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 9, 2019
Sarasota employee selected as 17th Congressional District MVP

Lisa Fisher was awarded for her work with Sarasota County Schools' Reading Recovery program.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 9, 2017
Arrest made in Longboat double homicide case

Authorities apprehended the suspect at 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at a residence in east Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top events in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
Your Neighbor: Polly Curran

Polly Curran's Florida-friendly certified Lakewood Ranch lawn first took root in Asia.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 3, 2025
Longboat Kiwanis welcomes new members amid busy season

Kiwanis Club members held their first monthly meeting of 2025, making plans for pancake socials and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2025
City Furniture makes grand entrance into Sarasota market

The chain furniture store holds grand opening ceremonies at its new store in UTC's east district.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 22, 2024
Myakka City resident takes another shot at becoming commissioner

Carol Ann Felts is vying for the District 1 seat on the Manatee County Commission.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2020
City to consider The Bay tax-funding agreement

The city and county could soon adopt a funding deal allocating as much as $200 million toward capital improvements for the bayfront park project.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 3, 2023
Town starts urging residents to prepare for hurricane season

Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi gave a presentation to residents Wednesday morning on hurricane preparedness.

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