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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 15, 2019
Conversation with: Renee Di Pilato

The new Libraries and Historical Resources Director is excited to learn about Sarasota County libraries and implement new techniques.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 6, 2022
City OKs ballot language for commissioners' pay raise

If voters approve, Sarasota leaders will go from $29,000 to more than $44,000 a year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2019
Giving thanks, the Longboat Key way

This island is full of its own traditions. Here's what a Thanksgiving Day on Longboat Key might look like.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 29, 2019
Persons of Health: For the retired couple, daily exercise is a way of life

Kirt and Mary Ann Bopp walk half the length of Longboat every morning.

  • Health
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2011
Former Red Sox manager gave VIP treatment to all

James "Lou" Gorman, 82, of Weston, Mass., died Friday, April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Instead of 'no build' option, state pursues 'no bridge' option

The Longboat Pass Bridge will be demolished, but there won't be a new one erected in its place.

  • April Fools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2017
ODA hopes new practice facility helps athletic programs soar

The facility includes three regulation-sized soccer fields that can be used for football and lacrosse as well.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 5, 2014
TWIS Asks: Ride SRQ Bike Courier

TWIS Asks: Ride SRQ Bike Courier

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer one win from first state title

The Mustangs play Cypress Bay at 4 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Spec Martin Stadium in Deland.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2015
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River high schools offer brass tactics

East County tuba players sound off about the heaviest, largest instrument in the marching band.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch celebrates 25 years

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund benefits from monthly concert event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 6, 2023
The art of giving grows in Lakewood Ranch

The Lake Club Women's Giving Circle has outpaced even its own goals for altruism.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 23, 2020
Sarasota County Commissioners adopt $1.3 billion budget

Commissioners also adopted a millage rate of 3.46.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 11, 2013
Twist on tradition

A Lakewood Ranch business owner opens her doors to partner with a candy cane creator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
Voters supply questions, demand answers at debate

Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski debated for the first time Monday night. The Longboat Key Club's plan was the $400 million question.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • March 28, 2024
Will Your Retirement Last 30 Years?

Here’s what you should know about planning ahead for today’s average retirement from age 62 to 92.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
International rowing body reviews park

Representatives of FISA visited Nathan Benderson Park this week to see if the site should host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2019
Dynasty Stars ballroom dance students shine on and off the floor

Dynasty Dance Clubs' special needs ballroom program is more than just dance lessons.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
FULL STORY: Parking meter rate increase in effect

The city of Sarasota is reminding the public that parking meter rates rose Nov. 1, as planned previously by the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2019
Sky-high dreams for Lakewood Ranch teenager

Teen becomes of a few her age with pilot's license.

  • East County
  • News
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