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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 6, 2026
Realtors, builders ready for the parade in Lakewood Ranch-area

The Suncoast Builders Association runs its 2026 Parade of Homes from March 7-29.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 21, 2021
Longboat Key mayor writes governor on COVID-19 vaccines

The letter asks Gov. Ron DeSantis to prioritize distributing the vaccine to the most vulnerable populations.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Taking a New Direction

In her new role, Lakewood Ranch's Kendra Keiderling takes on the task of rebranding Sarasota County's public transit system.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High teen arrested for making shooting threats

A 14-year-old student made social media posts about carrying out a shooting Friday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 6, 2023
Applications open for committee to explore future of Van Wezel

With composition and mission parameters approved, seven seats on the Purple Ribbon Committee to recommend future use of the iconic performing arts hall are up for grabs.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 23, 2023
Sisterhood for Good presents $110,800 in grants

The Lakewood Ranch nonprofit smashed its previous record of $76,850 set a year ago.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2023
Man wants wife in jail so he can get some quiet time

A man recovering from knee surgery asks police to put his wife in jail for a couple days. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 14, 2023
More oyster gardens installed enhancing Longboat Key green initiatives

Vertical oyster gardens, though simple in structure, can improve water quality and provide habitats for marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jordan Brown

The Lakewood Ranch-based golfer has played well on the Florida Junior Tour in 2023.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2023
Co-founder of Senior Transport Services dies

The death of Lakewood Ranch's Don Deibert has left the nonprofit in dire need of volunteer drivers.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 17, 2023
East Manatee food pantries see consistent, growing demand

A Woodland Community Church food bank representative says that more grandparents raising children have been relying on the donations.

  • East County
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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 18, 2022
Founder of Art & Soul believes dance can be transformative for people of all ages

Alana Turner harnesses the power of dance to change lives.

  • LWR Life
  • By David Conway |
  • May 20, 2021
Main Street businesses protest streetscape idea

Although city officials and property owners have expressed a desire to redesign two key downtown blocks, merchants aren’t happy with the prospect of losing parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 30, 2021
11-year-old Longboat Key girl wants to raise chickens in her backyard

Lark Rippy wrote an email to District 5 Longboat Key Town Commissioner Maureen Merrigan.

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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 8, 2021
Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.24 million

Ryan Snyder had ownership of Whitney Beach Plaza since 2012.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 9, 2021
Longboat Key to spend up to $50K on Town Center stage designs

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to review design work in September.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguers persevere through pandemic

Lakewood Ranch Little League celebrates getting through the fall season in spite of the pandemic.

  • East County
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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 9, 2020
Some Greenbrook Village residents disagree on newly installed posts

Greenbrook Village installs posts to halt golf cart traffic on sidewalks

  • East County
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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 16, 2020
Polo Ranches resident shares active lifestyle of horse owner, polo player

Polo Ranches resident never stops moving thanks to 12 horses

  • Health
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 6, 2021
Tech Fairy delivers electronic magic in east Bradenton

Tara resident refurbishes electronic devices and gives them away to people in need throughout east Bradenton.

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