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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2018
More housing planned for Honore Avenue

Manatee County Commission now to consider 600-home project.

  • East County
  • News
Carolyn Michel, Benjamin Williamson, Lucy Lavely, Lauren Klein and J. Kenneth Campbell in "Other Desert Cities." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Other Desert Cities'

America has been the arena for a running brawl between the Left and Right since before Upton Sinclair was in diapers. For some, the factional fight is a family feud. The Asolo Rep's production of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' introduces us to one such family.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom Frost is CEO of Lakewood Ranch-based Datum, an IT firm that supports more than 145,000 employees for clients nationwide. Photo by Lori Sax
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2014
Another Gear

Lakewood Ranch-based Datum Corp., which lays cable and fiber optic lines, is expanding company-wide.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Event committee members Diane Patrone, Kathy Ryan, Nicole Westrick, Toni Maloney, Melanie De Carlo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 2, 2017
Windings Oaks bids farewell to snowbirds

Residents gathered at Bay Isles Beach Club for a sunset celebration on April 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 20, 2016
A Private Evening in Selby’s Secret Garden debuts Michael's on the bay

Attendees were invited to celebrate the new “Selby’s Secret Garden” exhibit

  • Black Tie
Board members and donors came to get the first look at the new building.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 26, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre unveils new Tamiami Trail building

The Herman and Sharon Frankel Asolo Rep Annex Dedication was hosted Oct. 25 at the Asolo Rep Annex.

  • Black Tie
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 15, 2016
Madly Mozart: The Players presents 'Cosi'

'Cosi' explores a production of 'Cosi fan tutte' at a mental institution. It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 26, 2015
Side of Ranch -- Managing Editor Jay Heater's blog

Getting to the meat of the issue

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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Bill Sterbinsky

For this Marine Corps veteran, the events of 9/11 put his desire to serve his country in perspective.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 15, 2013
Town collects items for Toys for Tots

Drop off items at Longboat Key Town Hall or the Longboat Key Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2017
FST dedicates new Kretzmer housing building

Florida Studio Theatre officially opened the new residence on Dec. 4 at its location in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2014
ULI final report draft still needs modifications

An Urban Land Institute report draft received Tuesday afternoon still seeks input from staff and commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Syd Solomon painted “Coastalplane” in 1972. ©Estate of Syd Solomon
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 6, 2018
New Syd Solomon exhibit keeps the artist's legacy of creativity alive

The late abstract expressionist Syd Solomon lives on in the first solo exhibit of his work at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art.

  • Arts + Culture
Participants of farm's first goat yoga class practice yoga at Fruitville Grove.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 19, 2017
Sarasota farm welcomes local yogis

Fruitville Grove farm breaks away from the herd to offer unique yoga class.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
Jen Blanco Lakewood Ranch High senior Emily Bulfin has aspirations of scoring 1,000 points in her career and breaking her school record of nine 3-pointers in a game before the end of the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 8, 2014
Sharp shooter

Lakewood Ranch High senior Emily Bulfin is on pace to break the 1,000-point mark for her career before the end of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
A lifeguard vehicle is on stand-by at the Lido Beach lifeguard tower
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 18, 2019
Sarasota lifeguards have an eye on safety

From Manasota to Lido Beach, lifeguards patrol a total of 36 miles worth of public beaches across Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After telling coach BJ Ivey four years ago that he wanted to get to the Final Four, Riverview senior D.J. Bryant will lead the Rams in the state semifinals Feb. 26 (photo courtesy Tim Britt)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Family focus drives Rams into Final Four

After pulling out a victory in the regional finals, the Riverview boys basketball team is headed to Lakeland to play for a slot in the state finals.

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  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 8, 2015
Scene & Heard 4.9.15

Catch up on this week's arts news with Scene & Heard.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2010
Business Observer 01.07.10

Ellen Ferber Evans and Alan Evans, formerly of Lakewood Ranch Realty, have joined Wagner Realty at its new Lakewood Ranch office, 11509 Palmbrush Trail.

  • East County
  • News
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