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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2014
The man with a plan

On the heels of completing his 10,000th home, Pat Neal remains focused on building out Lakewood Ranch, and doesn't show signs of slowing down anytime soon.

  • East County
  • News
The board will decide once again whether to approve the ODP at an upcoming meeting, along with an application for a special-exception use of the chapel property and a site-plan amendment.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
P&Z to re-dial cell tower ODP

Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile have agreed to submit detailed construction plans as part of their applications to bring a 150-foot tower to the Longboat Island Chapel property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 8, 2017
Give all veterans their due

We owe more than ‘Thank you for your service.’ Veterans committed their lives to keep us free — a priceless virtue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2014
New mall shops for Circle merchants

St. Armands BID Chairman Marty Rappaport said Benderson officials are willing to buy Circle merchants out of their leases if they commit to moving to the Mall at University Town Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vice Mayor Ed Zunz has been a Longboat Key resident for more than two decades.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 27, 2017
Longboat Key Vice Mayor Ed Zunz continues family tradition — town governance

Ed Zunz has qualified as a candidate for Longboat Key's District 5 commission seat, hoping to continue what his wife started seven years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department reports from Oct. 17-21.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.2.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports from Oct. 17-21

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 26, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Don Wallace

Don Wallace is a Plymouth Harbor resident who is the writer on the 12th floor. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Ranch burglaries raise security awareness

As the holidays approach, Lakewood Ranch residents and law enforcement offer tips to battle holiday burglaries.

  • East County
  • News
A free valet service could use the garage that sits under the 100 Central condominium tower on First Street or other parking lots or garages downtown.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Free downtown valet service proposed

A proposed free valet service for downtown residents and visitors that would run for three nights a week could cost DID taxpayers $10,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sweetbay Supermarket at 8750 State Road 70 E., Bradenton, will be one of 33 Sweetbay groceries to close by mid-February.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2013
Sweetbay announces closures

The East County Sweetbay Supermarket location will close by Feb. 13.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
Sheriff releases few details in Ranch homicide

Manatee detectives now believe Ina Gross' murder was not a random act. However, Manatee Sheriff Brad Steube had not named a suspect as of Jan. 17.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Kim and Tim Weeks
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 3, 2015
A purrfect union

Recently married couple met while working at Cat Depot and Sarasota Police Department swears in holiday help.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Ritchie, the president and CEO of American Integrity Insurance, accepts a Chargers jersey with his company logo on it from Premier Sports Director Antonio Saviano.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Premier lands stadium naming rights

American Integrity Insurance Group forges three year deal.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Wohlwend celebrated her daughter-to-be with 30 of her closest friends and family members on May 20 at her childhood home in Harbor Acres. Photo courtesy of Lauren Wohlwend
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 24, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 05.25.17

Season is over, but there is still plenty going on around the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2014
Businesses weigh in on SCAT relocation

More prominent downtown figures have stepped forward to ask the county to consider moving the city's SCAT bus transfer station, but not everybody is on board with the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 2, 2017
Bayfront Park features electric car charger

Longboat residents can now charge their electric vehicles on the town's dime.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
The new bayfront planning organization will team with professional planners to develop a master plan for city-owned bayfront land.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 19, 2016
Bayfront planning organization members revealed

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has announced the makeup of a nine-member board of directors that will be responsible for developing a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Violetta Chandler does a live portrait painting Dec. 7 at Parker Robinson Interiors for the December First Fridays event. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 19, 2019
Artist Violetta Chandler paints her home away from home

The Sarasota-based painter uses inspiration from her native country and current home in her work.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA Professionals share tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
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