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The new pit stop in Lakewood Ranch is Nancy's Bar-B-Q

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Local author Alyssa DiCarlo explores her love of writing and publishes her first novel.

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SCOPE seeks to tap residents' wisdom to keep Sarasota County thriving.

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  • June 11, 2014
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If you're sticking out the summer showers and 90-degree temperatures, here are suggestions for the most dogged of days.

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  • September 8, 2009
Commission rescinds its paid parking approval

Three weeks after voting to implement paid parking as soon as this fall, city commissioners unanimously decided Tuesday to rescind that vote until they can get more public input.

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Police report two burglaries on Lockwood Ridge Road

Sarasota Police report two incidents on Lockwood Ridge Road last night, possibly committed by the same two males.

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  • January 29, 2013
Asolo Repertory Theatre board member Howard Phillips dies

Howard Phillips died in his sleep at the hospital Friday, Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • December 18, 2013
Resident shines on national television network

University Park resident Chris Kohatsu's recipe for success is to follow her passion for cooking wherever it leads.

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  • September 20, 2017
New development proposed for East County

Neighbors worry project will decrease values, cause drainage problems.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2009
Assessments anger Ranch residents

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Boards of Supervisors all continued their meetings until Sept. 9.

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  • December 12, 2023
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The Sarasota-area golfer signed with Coastal Carolina University in November.

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Lakewood Ranch entrepreneur works hard and parties harder

Oh What Fun Party Co. is a small business with some big clients.

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Ballroom Blitz

Whether he’s teaching amateurs or pros, Sid Pocius keeps Sarasota’s dancing community on its toes.

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Samaritan Counseling Services luncheon sheds light on mental health

The 14th annual event was held on March 9 at Michael’s On East.

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