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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2011
Payton's memory inspires business

Lakewood Ranch resident Holly Wright, co-founder of the Payton Wright Foundation, is launching a new business, Forever Frogs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 17, 2015
Art and Nature

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast collaborates with artists to save natural treasures.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 12, 2025
Sarasota County pauses commercial boat licensing plan

Hurricane damage to both water access Sarasota County parks and the charter fishing and sightseeing industry prompts a delay in implementing a permit program for use of public docks and launches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2022
Graduation 2022: Sarasota High

School officials watching the weather moved ceremony up an hour as graduates walk the stage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2011
Town's beach engineer sold

Coastal Planning & Engineering was sold for $26 million in cash Tuesday to The Shaw Group Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Elections arrive at a pivotal moment

At least one new decision maker will join the ranks of the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch climbs in ranking

RCLCO ranks Lakewood Ranch third in nation for master-planned communities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 15, 2015
Pumpkin patches sprout up around Sarasota

Perfect for carving, baking and painting, pumpkins have returned for the fall season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 25, 2019
Involvement was in Dave Brenner's DNA

Over the past 25 years, almost everywhere you turned on Longboat Key, David Brenner was involved, giving to make the town a better place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2025
45 years of protection from East Manatee Fire Rescue

East Manatee Fire Rescue keeps climbing another rung with the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 20, 2022
Summer intensive molds ballet dancers of tomorrow

The Sarasota Ballet auditioned more than 1,000 dancers for their summer program, and 170 made the final cut to come and learn in person.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2017
BRAKES makes important stop in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area

Teen drivers can take advantage of a hands-on, driver safety course.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • January 31, 2013
For better or worse: city commissioners-elect weigh in on "sound"

For better or worse: city commissioners-elect weigh in on "sound"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 10, 2022
Casey Key home makes the most of its tranquil surroundings

A spacious Casey Key estate reflects a life well lived for the former CEO of Cadbury and his family.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch businesswoman takes on challenge with first lesson at Sarasota Polo Club

Instructor says Lakewood Ranch's Karen Medford aces her first polo lesson.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Mirabella

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella allowed two hits and struck out 12 in six innings to lead the Lady Pirates to a 10-0 victory over Manatee March 5. She also went 3-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

SPARCC'ling bright; Kettle kickoff; Tidbits; and Hot Flash: Shoe Fever.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 1, 2020
FSU/Asolo Conservatory shows how love hurts in its latest production

The director and cast explain how ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’ is all about healing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 30, 2013
Tidbites

Cooking for Kids; Learning to cook as an adult; Eat Here Out There; and Quick Bites.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2009
Lido residents look down road to MURT project

Plans for the Ben Franklin Drive of the project are 90% complete.

  • Longboat Key
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