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Tidewell Hospice Music Therapist Michael Russo plays outside a patient’s window at Brookdale of Punta Gorda. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
New challenges for end-of-life care in Sarasota, Manatee

Tidewell Hospice adapts with less hands-on support allowed during COVID-19 pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Tim Novak, the dean of the School of Health Services, and Mark Kauffman, the associate dean of academic affairs, said LECOM's success goes hand-in-hand with Lakewood Ranch's growth.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2019
LECOM just one example of positive growth in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch community reflects the number of primary care physicians who remain after graduating from LECOM.

  • East County
  • News
McCarver and Moser has been on St. Armands Circle for 40 years.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
McCarver & Moser to close St. Armands location in April

Jeweler will consolidate in location downtown after 40 years of business on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboaters, your new crosswalks await you, courtesy of FDOT.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 30, 2016
Longboat Key Crosswalks 2.0

Longboaters, your new crosswalks await you, courtesy of FDOT.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design faculty member and artist Tom Casmer and his wife, illustrator and abstract painter Mary GrandPré — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 10, 2019
'Common Denominator' shows work of Mary GrandPré and Tom Casmer

The latest exhibit at GAZE Modern shows the work of two married artists creating in the same home.

  • Arts + Culture
Planning and Zoning Board Member Andrew Aitken and four other current planning members so far plan to reapply for a new seven-member board the Town Commission will appoint in June. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Musical Chairs

There are eight members of the P&Z Board left. But soon there will only be room for seven.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Friendship Centers Gala co-chairs Dawn and Mike Bear. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Friendship goes global; Love is in the air...; Big success under the big top; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Our View

Sell the mooring field

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The team included Lake Club neighbors and Stock volunteers as well as Habitat volunteers and staff. By the end of the group effort, which was spread over a few weeks, the team had logged a total of 550 hours on the two homes.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • May 23, 2019
A ripple effect of volunteerism in Lake Club

Lake Club neighbors and Stock Signature Homes team up to build homes for Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, garnering results that stretch beyond four walls.

  • LWR Life
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2013
Big names apply for superintendent post

The applicants for the Manatee County Schools top job include former finalists for other superintendent jobs across the state and current school district leaders.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, right,  speaks with Don Goudy, of Veritas! Pest Management, who attended a presentation by Putnam Sept. 27, at the Polo Grill and Bar.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2016
Bug continues to squeeze citrus industry

Mixon Fruit Farms begins to diversify with bamboo as citrus industry fails.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Harmer begins working at Longboat Key Town Hall on Dec. 11.
  • By Bret Hauff and Cassidy Alexander | Staff Writers |
  • December 6, 2017
Tom Harmer prepares to take over as Longboat Town Manager

The former Sarasota County Administrator doesn't start till Dec. 11, but he's spent the last five months getting to know the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
Pro league tackles Lakewood Ranch

Major League Football executives announced the new professional league will move its headquarters to the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • December 2, 2010
My View: All restaurants should pay taxes

The tax exemption Marina Jack enjoys has long outlived its need, if indeed it ever had one. The successful business should pay as its competitors do.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 21, 2019
Ringling Legacy Society celebrates members

This year's Legacy Society Luncheon saw more than 200 guests.

  • Black Tie
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 17, 2009
Mike Wilder leaves Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School Principal Mike Wilder has accepted a position at the district level. The search is on for his replacement.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kevin Cooper's work at Mote will involve the implementation of key organizational initiatives. Photo courtesy Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
Sarasota Chamber CEO leaves for Mote job

Kevin Cooper will join Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in a role focused on public relations and branding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Employee Lee Tehart restocks pineapples.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2016
Aldi opens new store

The new store in East County will ease overcrowding at the Cortez location.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 25, 2018
Sarasota airport adds American flight direct to Chicago

Nonstop flight will operate daily in-season, beginning Dec. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Summerfield Information Center currently serves as an information center for Lakewood Ranch and the office for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2016
Information Center's future uncertain

Within a month, SMR set to move out of the 20-year-old building at Summerfield Community Park.

  • East County
  • News
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