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20 plus girlfriends gathered at Yoga Shack on Feb. 13 for their third annual "Galentine'  s Day" celebration. Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.23.17

From a healthy girl's night out to some of the season's most creative outfits, this is the scoop on last week's social happenings.

  • Black Tie
Class attending a talk given by Ogden Clark about bettering communications in neighborhoods.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 23, 2018
Summit stresses neighborhood communication

East county residents attend Manatee County Neighborhood Services workshop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High freshman pitcher Conner Whittaker fires a pitch against the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2018
Sarasota High baseball turns to young pitcher in the postseason

Freshman right-hander Conner Whittaker has carried the Sarasota High Sailors baseball team to the state semifinals, where it will face Strawberry Crest High on June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 5, 2016
Child Protection Center hosts annual open house

The Child Protection Center of Sarasota opened their doors for the fifth annual Pillar of Hope open house and food tasting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Walton Beacham and Deborah Beacham
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 3, 2012
"A Night to Remember" Players Theatre Gala

"A Night to Remember" Players Theatre Gala

  • Black Tie
Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Lt.  Justin Sperko and firefighter Bobby Pietsch  ready the fire engine for use after responding to a house fire in Silver Lakes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 21, 2018
Manatee County roadway on schedule for change

Roadway improvements to 45th Street East will improve emergency response times.

  • East County
  • News
Renovations of the 6,000-square-foot space will start next month and include higher ceilings, new flooring and the addition of elevators and handicap-accessible restrooms.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • October 13, 2010
Island Chapel to help seniors age gracefully

The Aging in Paradise Resource Center at The Longboat Island Chapel will be completed in Spring 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
Commission plans its vision

Organization representatives told the Town Commission at its goals-and-objectives meeting that they want the Vision Plan to be implemented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy stands near one station of the 18-point test he hopes will lead to earlier cardiovascular-disease detection.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2013
Health symposium focuses on heart-disease prevention

With heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women, a new testing procedure might allow earlier detection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Panther Ridge homeowners have placed signs like this one throughout their community, as well as along State Road 70, to raise awareness within their community and neighboring ones. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2017
Helistop arguments take off again

Manatee County commissioners to determine fate of helistop proposal by The Concession.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Garden Club co-vice president Lori Walker and CDD 4 Supervisor Joe Sidiski are eager to see the garden be cultivated. It will share part of the fence with the Lakewood Ranch Dog Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2016
Community garden takes sprouts in Lakewood Ranch

Organizers hope the garden will open by month's end, in time for the spring growing season.

  • East County
  • News
The Kolter Group provided this rendering of the view from the planned 18-story Ritz-Carlton residential development.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 21, 2016
Bayfront growth continues with Quay and Ritz projects

The long-awaited buildout of the Sarasota Quay property took another step forward this week. Just to the south, developers announced plans for a new 18-story condo overlooking the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
TJ Goelz just finished his first year at Lakewood Ranch High, but says he's "not sure" whether he'll continue to coach once his daughter has graduated in 2020. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2018
Manatee County coaches talk high turnover rate

There's no one reason why Manatee County coaches are leaving their jobs, but here, a few explain why some might. Twenty-five athletic programs at The Out-of-Door Academy, Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High have changed head coaches since 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elliott Falcione said Premier Sports Campus could pursue a naming rights deal for its stadium in the future.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 5, 2019
Aquatics complex at Premier in Lakewood Ranch could be long wait

Manatee County director of parks and natural resources says an aquatics complex isn't high on the priority list at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Pine View School students Mikey Cochran, Gigi Mattison, Caroline Steinwachs, Gryffin Tizes and Wesley Wehlage work in the school garden.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 7, 2018
Growing Sarasota County schools' farm-to-school program

Sarasota County Schools continues to expand its Farm to School program to provide students with healthy local food.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 21, 2018
Sheriff's Office gears up for Spring Break crowds

The first big vacation season after MTV’s ‘Siesta Key’ reality show aired is upon us.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.06.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 28, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Holly Chamberlain tries for a shot on goal for Whiskey Pond during the Observer Cup at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 25, 2018
Great view at the Observer Cup

Fans enjoy the match, other events at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Aliyah Cunningham.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.30.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.30.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota's Teresa Mast shared personal stories from her life about what built her character and drive for success during Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County's International Women's Day luncheon March 8.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2019
Habitat for Humanity celebrates achievement of women

Manatee Habitat holds International Women's Day luncheon

  • East County
  • News
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