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2018's Good as Green Business of the Year second place winner Tomas Jusak of Junk King, first place Jacci Shovlin and Mike Solmonson of G. Fried Flooring and third place winners Angel Cruz and Ruben Rod. Photo by Katie Johns
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 29, 2019
Small Business Week approaches on Longboat Key

Celebrate your local economy by nominating a small business.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Taylor Vanderwest grabs some fruit for breakfast at Station 400 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 8, 2016
It's OK to have egg in your face

Dietitians say a healthy diet starts with breakfast.

  • Health
"Gay Chorus Deep South'' chronicles the tour of The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir through the Southern states.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota film festival independently fabulous

The 2019 Fabulous Independent Film Festival puts the contemporary LGBTQ experience in focus from Sept. 25-29.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. The six socialized feral kittens are available for adoption to loving owners who are willing to keep them indoors or in a caged lanai.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Six rescued kittens seek loving homes

A Key couple socialized a litter of young felines that are now ready for adoption.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Arlington Park residents appeared at a September City Commission meeting to show their opposition to proposed changes to zoning regulations in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2019
Arlington Park pushes for neighborhood plan

After residents complained about two proposals to increase density in and around the neighborhood, they're asking the city to produce a long-term plan for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tammy Kovar has moved 47 times in her life. She had hoped her home in Summerfield Bluffs, where she's lived for 12 years, would be her last home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2011
Homeowner seeks relief for erosion issue

Summerfield Bluffs resident Tammy Kovar is out of options for resolving an erosion problem in her yard.

  • East County
  • News
Mangoes are prolific. A small portion of the harvest from the other half of the tree is shown here.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 13, 2011
July is mango month in Florida

This month, the mangoes are literally falling off the trees. If you want them at their prime, you have to pick them before that happens and let them ripen a few days or more on your kitchen counter.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 1, 2015
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office investigates vehicle burglaries

Four unlocked cars in Greenbrook Village East were targeted last night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 4, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kadi Pallastrone

Pineview junior Kadi Pallastrone, who plays golf for the Riverview Rams, recently took first place at the Riverview Invitational.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • September 24, 2012
Arrested Redevelopment: fight sprawl, not healthy growth

Arrested Redevelopment: fight sprawl, not healthy growth

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Students prepare to leave Tom Honsa's class before the bell rings at Lakewood Ranch High School on Wednesday, April 3.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 10, 2019
Teachers' turn to make their move in Manatee County schools

Community members need not worry about many teachers up and leaving Lakewood Ranch High School — or other schools — after former Lakewood Ranch Principal Craig Little and athletics director Shawn Trent both took positions with the new high school, noted t

  • East County
  • Schools
Chris Brandt, general manager, and Zach Hesse, public relations for Stoneybrook Golf Club
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2010
Stoneybrook golf course under new ownership

Soon after Mark and Cindy Pentecost purchased their house in Heritage Harbour, they became the owners of the community's Stoneybrook Golf Club.

  • East County
  • News
Jaryd Hearn, the executive chef at Polo Grill & Bar in Lakewood Ranch, said the restaurant concentrates on lighter, fresher fair, such as blood orange ceviche.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2017
Choose wisely

Dining out doesn't have to be an unhealthy experience.

  • Health
No one was injured in the house on Tangelo Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 13, 2018
Driver's medical episode leads to crash into house

SUV ends up in the living room of a house on Tangelo Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • September 20, 2012
My View: Is she Grace? Is she Franklyn? DMV says neither

Is your name John, but all your friends call you Jack? Tough.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • November 12, 2012
SPD wrong to arrest homeless man for charging cell phone

SPD wrong to arrest homeless man for charging cell phone

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Rose |
  • September 17, 2013
My View: On bullying

If a girl is never told that she's fantastic, creative, has ingenuity and is loved by those around her, what kind of future can she be expected to pursue?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The home at 761 Old Compass Road recently sold for $1,675,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 21, 2017
Old Compass Road home sells for $1,675,000.

Residential real estate transactions for June 5-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 7, 2019
Jacqueline Winter

Jacqueline Winter, 84 passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Miriam Hosack completes her ballot by casting her presidential vote for Hillary Clinton. She never thought she'd live to see a woman run for president.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2016
Ballot marks a change in history

Senior, 95, never thought she would see a female presidential candidate.

  • East County
  • News
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