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Results for: Bitunix Referral Code ''frxpkq" Get 20% Off On Trading Fees

  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 12, 2013
Christmas displays light up Sarasota

The return of the holidays means the return of the season of light shows throughout Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 1, 2023
Police try to locate suspicious trash picker

Police were dispatched in response to an incident with someone digging through a construction dumpster. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Danee Barnett Weight Loss & Wellness |
  • June 26, 2025
Losing Weight, Gaining Life

After years of struggle, Alexis and Jerry found success and even survival through a program that focuses on food, habits, and healing from within.

  • Health
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 1, 2024
Progress continues on new schools in Lakewood Ranch

A high school is expected to open in August 2027, and a K-8 school is expected in August 2025.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 10, 2021
County leaders adjust plan to spend federal relief money

$31 million originally set aside for sewer-to-septic work will be reflowed into overall $84.2 million package.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 20, 2023
Fiorelli Winery to host grape-picking experience in east Bradenton

The grape harvest will allow people to get hands-on experience in the winemaking process.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2022
MTC receives state funding to fast-track students into the workforce

Manatee Technical College will continue its rapid credentialing project that places graduates into high-demand jobs.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 21, 2021
Pass time for Longboat Key bridge

The bridge connecting Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach was built in 1957.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 21, 2022
Gene Witt Elementary parents push for a signal light

With homes being built across the street, Gene Witt administrators and parents say a traffic signal is needed in front of the school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2009
Competitive spirit drives U-17 Rage

The Braden River Soccer Club's U-17 girls team won the Atlanta Cup U-17 A Division championship Sept. 5-7 in Georgia.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Paradise Homes files for bankruptcy'

The bankruptcy court trustee has 90 days to sell off assets of the Viking Culinary School, as well as Paradise Homes' other assets, or potentially have someone purchase the business.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2012
Paradise Homes files for bankruptcy, Viking Culinary Center abruptly closes

The bankruptcy court trustee has 90 days to sell off assets of the Viking Culinary School, as well as Paradise Homes' other assets, or potentially have someone purchase the business.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2020
Binge Blog: All creation myths need a devil

"The Social Network" is this week's recommendation.

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  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 24, 2020
'Elixir of Love' provides high-spirited balance to Sarasota Opera's season

Donizetti's comedy is an enjoyable, lighthearted tonic between romantic tragedies

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch resident finds that teaching polo in Sarasota becomes food for the soul

Lakewood Ranch's Jaymie Klauber finds that teaching polo in Sarasota becomes food for the soul

  • East County
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 20, 2019
Sarasota couple loses combined 100 pounds with intermittent fasting

The couple lost weight through a combination of intermittent fasting, calorie tracking and exercising.

  • Health
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 29, 2018
Players Centre's warm comedy sparkles with the spirit of Anton Chekhov

'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' hits the stage at Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2018
12-year-old swimmer has top scores in nation

The Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences seventh grader is still getting better.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 14, 2017
Profits lost in the storm

Irma leaves business owners searching for solutions.

  • East County
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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 18, 2016
On the scavenger hunt

Sarasota residents dressed up as storm trooper at Yoder's for international scavenger hunt.

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