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Shawna Hicks-Cranston. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2020
Reconnection a welcome gift in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosts first in-person meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Through a long-term study, Stephanie Peabody and her team hope to discover ways to better treat those with brain disorders and educate others how to protect their brains. Photo by Heidi Kurpiela.
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 23, 2019
Local Brain Health Initiative conducts groundbreaking research project on health of the human brain

A cutting-edge initiative aims to transform Lakewood Ranch into a global center for brain research and change lives around the world.

  • LWR Life
City officials including Jerry Fogle, left, have met with residents to gather input on what the community wants out of its public parks.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
City considers park district proposal

The city of Sarasota may establish a special taxing mechanism for funding parks and recreation — but it’s unclear what form it will take or what, exactly, it would be used for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rustic Flamingo co-owners Denise Tarbell and Jacque Ruch have been working in disability services for about 30 years.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Do-it-yourself at a studio with heart

EYE ON BUSINESS: Special workforce employed at DIY craft studio in east Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 20, 2020
Longboat Key Tennis Center men's 50s team wins season championship

In the Suncoast League, the team won its second consecutive championship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Three tennis center courts are undergoing work to upgrade the irrigation system. Photos taken Aug. 29, 2019 by Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 30, 2019
Longboat Key overhauls three tennis courts

The project should be done within the next 3-4 weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 29, 2009
Fund donates $30,000 to Teen Outreach

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA program offers activities and events for teens to keep them away from drugs, alcohol.

  • East County
  • News
Silver City's Debra Lewis, Suzanne Muschinsky and Monica Galfre say the Tide Away line has given them a great way to give back to the community.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 4, 2020
Siesta Key jeweler uses line to raise money for Mote

Silver City created its Tide Away line to raise money for Mote's red tide research.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Resident filled chairs, lined the walls and stood in the aisles in order to attend the workshop.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 14, 2019
Residents fill county workshop on Celery fields, ask for less development

The workshop took place at the Church of Hope, located near to Interstate 75 at 1560 Wendell Kent Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boy Scouts salute veterans as they pass them on the parade route.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 7, 2018
Be the better angels

Perhaps it is not coincidental, then, that within a few days of our national elections is Veterans Day, the day the nation comes together to honor its military veterans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In addition to closing government offices, the city and county are adjusting the schedules of recreational facilities and other services.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 1, 2017
City, county offices to close for Labor Day

Waste collection, public transit and other government services will not operate Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners hope to sell the downtown administrative building and move to one on Cattlemen Road.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 3, 2020
County looks at new administrative building off Cattlemen Road

Commissioners hope to relocate the administrative building, currently on Ringling Boulevard, to Cattlemen Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laurel and Jenny Audet learned about the special-needs prom six years ago, when it was held at a different venue. (Photo by Amanda Sebastiano)
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 16, 2014
Special-needs prom event brings big expectations

Jenny Audet and her sister, Laurel, will attend the Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom, to be held 7 to 10 p.m. April 25, at Woodland, The Community Church, 9607 E. State Road 70, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Misty Servia is challenging incumbent Dave “Watchdog” Miner in the General Election.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 3: Misty Servia

Servia is challenging incumbent Dave “Watchdog” Miner in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Parents try to understand the problems their children are learning in classrooms today. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Parents grapple with standards

To help their children with homework, parents must learn new methods.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 26, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 7

From rocky relationships to backstabbing friends, this week's episode brought plenty of drama.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 29, 2019
Our View: What's the strategy?

Add up all the projects the city talks about, and the total would top $600 million. Is there really a plan or strategy for all this?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • January 12, 2011
My View: Turn ownership of beach back to rightful owners

As beach renourishment costs continue to mount, let beachfront property owners maintain their own sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
 A 3D rendering of one of the freestanding waterfront restaurant spaces that will be present.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 20, 2020
Surge of Synergy

As Waterside Place takes shape, the true nature of Lakewood Ranch’s next town center is revealed through a mix of strategically placed, vibrant tenants.

  • LWR Life
Carrie Boucher of the Royal Innovation Design Group sketches out the ideas shared at Tuesday's Downtown Improvement District workshop.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2017
United We Stand: Downtown groups discuss joint marketing campaign

Historically, it's been hard to get downtown groups to work together — but now, they’re trying to establish a clearer identity for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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