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Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Director Keith Pandeloglou and USF professor Donald Wood are excited to host the new event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Tasteful experience coming to Lakewood Ranch

New event highlights culinary delights in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 5, 2019
Longboat Key tennis community competes in USTA tournament

The Cat II tournament features high-caliber players from around the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
VPA director Rebecca Abrahamson and VPA Theatre Chairman Scott Keys stand about where the lobby will be expanded to.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 8, 2019
Booker VPA to see $4 million renovation

School officials hope investment into the theater facility will shine a brighter light on student artists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker High School students surround teacher Courtney Smith.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 12, 2022
Sarasota surprises three Teacher of the Year finalists

Booker High's Courtney Smith joins two Venice-area educators still in the running for the countywide honor.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Kihresha Redmond, J Vance and Jon Devries perform "Robin Hood" at the Keating Theatre. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 8, 2017
‘Robin Hood’ engages young audiences

FST Childrens Theatre strives to create an meaningful educational theatrical experience for families with its interactive production of the famous story.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch’s Jenn Lockwood and other players of virtual cornhole use two cameras to showcase their turn. One camera focuses on the throw, and the other focuses on where the beanbag lands.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 21, 2020
Calendar: Virtually Social

When the coronavirus outbreak canceled events, LWR Communities got to work to keep the community connected online.

  • LWR Life
The cast previously toured with Chicago-based theater company The Hypocrites. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 28, 2018
'Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged' puts 21st-century spin on duo’s greatest hits

The latest Florida Studio Theatre cabaret show, "Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged," strips classic Gilbert and Sullivan songs of context — a simple idea that's simply brilliant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
D'Arcy Arpke and Co-Chairman Michael Klauber
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 24, 2019
VIPs get a preview of what's to come

The Forks & Corks VIP kick off was held Jan. 24 at Sarasota Porsche.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood and Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 20, 2019
City keeps an eye on Longbeach Village parking

Commission has been offered solutions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Tina and James O’Brien, Agents and Neighbors |
  • April 29, 2019
THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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The Bay Conservancy Group formed to partner with the city on the long-term management of the bayfront, but some officials and residents are cautious about moving too fast toward an initial agreement.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2019
City extends consideration of bayfront partnership

Bayfront planners want to move quickly in pursuit of a partnership with the city. Critics are asking: What's the rush?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 13

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 6, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Hitting the driver with more confidence

This week, Longboat Key Club and Resort Director of Golf Terry O'Hara shares tips for hitting a driver with more confidence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students at schools like Carlos E. Haile Middle School will be tested three times per year to monitor their progress throughout the year. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 30, 2022
Changes coming to standardized testing in Sarasota and Manatee counties

With the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, students will be tested three times per year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By David Lern |
  • August 28, 2013
My View: City's challenge paved way for our bridge

Kudos on a well-written celebration of the Ringling Bridge's 10th anniversary in last week's edition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Commissioner Vanessa Baugh did not commit any crimes in relation to a pop-up vaccination event in February at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 28, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office says no crimes committed in relation to vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will not be charged with any crimes in relation to the pop-up vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Construction won't begin for a while, but bayfront planners are mapping out a multi-year strategy for funding and building the park project.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Bayfront planning

In a transitional year, leaders of a bayfront redevelopment effort must bridge the gap from master planning to a fully realized project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 1, 2019
Siesta Key estate sells for $10.5 million

Flamingo Drive property is the highest sale on the island this year and second highest overall.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
At the beginning of the year, The Bay said it hoped to begin construction on the first phase of the park project this summer. Now, that timeline is in question.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2020
Coronavirus could delay major projects

Phase one of The Bay Sarasota and the Selby Gardens master plan are awaiting the review of city officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 4, 2009
Local developer lands on hard times - again

Gary Moyer is being sued for foreclosure on two properties, including his $950,000 East County home.

  • East County
  • News
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