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Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a COVID-19 vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. The district has worked with community partners to provide more than 5,000 vaccines to its more than 6,000 employees.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2021
Vaccines a relief for Manatee County educators

The School District of Manatee County works with community partners to get its employees vaccinated.

  • East County
  • News
East County's Steve Oppen says the Neuro Challenge Foundation has helped educate him and navigate him through his Parkinson's disease.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2022
Sarasota man with Parkinson's disease lauds Neuro Challenge Foundation for its support

Steve Oppen participates in Neuro Challenge Foundation programs and expo to educate himself on Parkinson's disease and help ease his symptoms.

  • East County
  • News
Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota Secretary and incoming President Jake Hartvigsen (left) alongside Past President and current board Chairman Michael Schuchat, a Lakewood Ranch resident.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 22, 2019
Call of the Future

The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota adapted to attract new members while keeping its community service intact.

  • LWR Life
Although downtown has drawn attention for a wave of new condo construction, older residential buildings such as the Essex House remain standing — and occupants face challenges to maintain the quality of an aging structure.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2021
Downtown Sarasota condo owners grapple with maintenance challenges

The collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida is just one factor creating a more intense interest in issues associated with managing residential towers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Badger Bob's Services Team |
  • June 24, 2021
A/C Purchase Plans: Lease vs. Own

Know the difference and keep your cool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Bella Patterson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Isabella Patterson

The Braden River junior talks getting her own points and her love of reading.

  • East County
  • Sports
Donna Dunio said everyone is born with a different nature, and hers has been to be on duty. But now, she'         s entering retirement looking forward to learning more about herself and her family.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 19, 2017
Dunio leaves legacy with Aging in Paradise as she retires

Dunio's final day as the executive director of Aging in Paradise was April 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 19, 2019
Three Sarasota teens killed in Ringling Causeway crash, police say

Victims were two brothers, 19 and 17 years of age, and a 15-year-old girl.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
Competitive soccer registration underway

The Chargers Soccer Club at Lakewood Ranch competitive program is open to players, ages 7-18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Birgit Passler Cox
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Birgit Passler Cox

Birgit Passler Cox, Age 75, left this world for a better one on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, peacefully at her home in Longboat Key, Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Charles and Carol Haeussner are currently the only residents of the Edgewater community who still use Lake Uihlein for sailing.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 3, 2022
Edgewater residents push back against destruction of underused dock

The Country Club/Edgewater Village Association votes to demolish the Lake Uihlein dock in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By SunCoast Blood Centers Team |
  • June 17, 2021
Save a Life this Summer

Save a Life this Summer

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Tucker Ritchey, and his dad, Winston Ritchey, enjoy the obstacle courses at TreeUmph! File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Oh the places you can go in Lakewood Ranch

Give yourself a spring break by staying in East County

  • East County
  • News
Sue Biter and Vivian Browning
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
The Wit and Wisdom of Aging

The Wit and Wisdom of Aging

  • Black Tie
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 26, 2020
Beachplace hosts party to welcome residents back

Season is heating up on Longboat Key for Beachplace residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Koetsier, co-chair of the Aging in Paradise Resource  Center
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 29, 2015
Aging in Paradise to hold Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Beginning Oct. 5, the Aging in Paradise Resource Center will host the six-week Friendship Center course, Powerful Tools for Caregivers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seniors age 65 and up wait for 15 minutes to be monitored for adverse effects after receiving COVID-19 vaccines from Manatee County on Jan. 7 at Bennett Park.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 25, 2021
Manatee County receives vaccine for another 4,500 seniors

Manatee County 311 operators begin scheduling 4,500 more first-dose vaccine appointments.

  • East County
  • News
Chairwomen Jane Hunder and Gerri Aaron
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 30, 2017
Pines of Sarasota Foundation luncheon features witty panelists

The Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon was held on Nov. 29 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
The organization’s sisters gathered for a group shot at its 10-year celebration earlier this year.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 19, 2021
Charity Snapshot: Full Circle

Sisterhood For Good, which began as a women’s giving circle, has far eclipsed its origins.

  • LWR Life
Mrs. Clause, also known as Stacey Volpe, the development assistant for SMART, brings Magic to the barn.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2021
SMART hosts open house and riding camp in east Bradenton

Those who attend SMART's open house can walk or gallop around Lollipop Lane.

  • East County
  • News
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