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  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 16, 2022
Myakka 'safety net' provides hope for lemurs

The Lemur Conservation Foundation needs donations to help keep lemurs from going extinct. But don't feel slighted if they don't invite you in. Humans have been the enemy for the past 2,000 years.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 18, 2012
The food truck concept comes and goes and grills

The food truck concept comes and goes and grills

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By John Ewing |
  • January 10, 2013
Packing lunch with Whole Foods

Packing lunch with Whole Foods

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 22, 2015
Conversation with Chris Loftus

​After a career on the soccer field, Chris Loftus traded his cleats for a career in the medical field. He is now the new chief operating officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2009
Town tax rate falls .65%

The town's fiscal year 2009-10 budget will include a tax rate of 1.4903 mills, lower than its current 1.5 millage rate. The new budget begins Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 19, 2023
Legislative vs. quasi-judicial hearings: Why they are different

How decisions are made at the local level depends on policy versus implementation.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 19, 2009
Save Our Seabirds to offer guided tours

Tours of the seabird rehabilitation center will take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Twin Shores Senior Prom

The residents and guests at Twin Shores 'senior' prom on Jan. 20 did it just like they did in high school. People got into the spirit of things dancing in their formal wear to live covers of The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Three Dog Night. And just like back in the days, the punch was spiked (but this time, everyone is of age and they planned it that way).

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 20, 2011
Ranch Humane Society hosts kick-off bash

Hundreds of animal lovers helped the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society start 2011 with a bang during the organization's Kick-Off Bash Jan. 20 at the home of Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio in The Concession. Guests enjoyed wine, hors d'ouerves, live music and more while raising money for the new animal organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: FYSA State Cup

Boys U13 and U16 youth soccer teams from across the state of Florida showed off their skills during the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup March 24-25 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Premier was one of several preliminary round sites for the tournament, which runs through May 20. For a listing of sites and complete results visit www.fysa.com.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Relay for Life Walk

Horseshoe Cove RV Resort held its fifth Relay for Life Walk March 12. Through fundraisers before the event - including golf cart washes, hot dog sales, a silent auction, a casino night and more - and donations, the 20-member Horseshoe Cove committee helped raise more than $33,000 to support the American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Fish Fry

Save Our Seabirds and The Old Salty Dog restaurant collaborated for a fundraising fish fry Saturday, Oct. 20. Funds from the event will benefit the Wild Bird Learning Center and the ongoing maintenance needs of the center. Guests enjoyed viewing all of the center's temporary and permanent bird residents, snacked on fish and enjoyed live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Marthas Celebrates 85 Years

St. Martha's Catholic Church celebrated their 85 year establishment as a parish on Saturday Oct. 20 at the church. Over 200 members attended Celebrate St. Martha's, Oktoberfest themed party. Parish members served brats, sauerkraut, potato salad and Oktoberfest beer while others listened and danced to the Jimmy Jay band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

The Longboat Island Chapel hosted the 32nd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service on Tuesday, Nov. 20 in the chapel to worship with community. Various religious organizations got together to all worship together and be thankful. 'Personally I am touched every year,' said Board of Trustee Member John Holtzermann. 'The sense of community is palpable.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's Women's Guild Fashion Show

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's Women Guild held a fashion show Wednesday, March 20 at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. The event benefitted Catholic charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 11.03.17

Sarasota football roundup: 11.03.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 10th annual Spanish Main Yacht Club Fish Fry

The 10th annual fish fry at Spanish Main Yacht Club packed the clubhouse and served up freshly caught Spanish mackerel on March 27. The popular event has grown from 20 friends to a crowd of over 200 people, bringing together various communities on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Resurrection House Volunteer Dinner

The Church of the Redeemer hosted the fifth annual Resurrection Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Thursday, March 20. Volunteers and their guests enjoyed an early dinner at the downtown church. After the meal, volunteer Graham Algood was honored for his years of service to the non-profit. Up until recently, Algood has been a volunteer at Resurrection House since the year it opened in 1989.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 22, 2018
These East County horses are supposed to be skinny

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Pony up for charity in Lakewood Ranch

Car show at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch raises money for charities.

  • East County
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