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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
Board? East Bradenton residents try woodworking

Woodworking club's east Bradenton members include everything from experts to beginners

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Diane Brune's name will be added to the John Clarke Humanitarian of the Year plaque.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 31, 2018
Philanthropist's turn to receive in Lakewood Ranch

Diane Brune is named the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's 2018 John Clarke Humanitarian Award winner

  • East County
  • News
Mary Cantrell sees her newest role as a school board member as a steady trek toward progress, not a sprint. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
New school board member sets district goals

Now a member of the Manatee County School Board, Mary Cantrell looks toward steady growth for the district.

  • East County
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 22, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 17, 2021
Rams football extends winning streak to three games

Riverview defeated Sebring High with a long fourth-quarter touchdown run

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The site, known as the Moore's Dairy site, is outlined in blue and is immediately south of Waterlefe and west of Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2016
Mixed-use project approved on Upper Manatee

Medallion Home will build commercial and residential on property immediately south of Waterlefe.

  • East County
  • News
Metta World Peace aka Ron Artest tells his side of the story in "Untold: Malice at the Palace."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2021
Binge Blog: 'Untold: Malice at the Palace' puts ice on the NBA's black eye

Plus, a quick look at underrated 2015 thriller "Blackhat."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Brie Daw
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2011
Hidden treasures

We asked concierges and insiders at local hotels and resorts to share their picks for places off the beaten path.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Souvenir displays stand in the doorway at the Beach Baazar in Siesta Key Village to comply with an ordinance restricting them.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 14, 2013
SKVA seeks input on change to county's outdoor display ban

Residents and business owners discuss which metrics to use to regulate the displays in front of stores on the Key.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 22, 2016
Campers sail through summer days

Sarasota Youth Sailing hosts the camp for 10 weeks during the summer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lennar will offer homes similar to its existing Sawgrass model. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Lennar plans Ranch community

Homebuilder Lennar Homes is planning a 281-home community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
All three runoff candidates said there was a lot more work to be done.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 14, 2013
Candidates focus on runoff campaigns

All three candidates plan to sharpen their political message and canvas neighborhoods to gain voters in the May 14 runoff election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The cast of "Catch Me If You Can." Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 20, 2015
Theater Review: 'Catch Me If You Can'

"Catch Me If You Can," playing at The Players Theatre, is a portrait of the con man as a young artist.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 7, 2022
Dozens dance the night away at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents are thrilled to have Music on Main return to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 20, 2016
Dolphin Towers: Back on Top

A chic renovation signals a new life for a venerable high-rise.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
File photo. Adam Davis and Ben Culbertson enjoy a monthly YPG After Hours networking event.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 27, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.27.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 27.

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  • Neighbors
Janine Hoffman, Jan Marshall, Alexandra Lillis
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 26, 2017
With a closing arts center, where will the Longboat Key artists go?

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts will close in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Army Corps is currently going through the state review process as it seeks approval to move forward with plans to renourish Lido Beach.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2015
Consultant finalizes critical Big Pass dredge analysis

In a report commissioned by Sarasota County, a coastal engineering firm says a controversial proposal to renourish Lido Key is lacking sufficient supporting evidence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter Balos got the call on the mound for Lakewood Ranch in its 13-3 victory over New Tampa July 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Little League Section 4 All-Star Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 9/10 All-Stars competed in the Section 4 Tournament July 12-13, at Lakewood Ranch Park. The District 26 champions opened the tournament with a 14-3 victory over Plant City. Lakewood Ranch followed up its win with a 13-3 victory over New Tampa. The team later fell to North Brandon 12-9 to finish as the sectional runner-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
Out-of-Door Academy senior Kimmy Comito will play lacrosse for American University next year. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 6, 2015
Sidelines: East County 5.7.2015

Local players chosen for all-star game; Suncoast Tennis League wraps up season; Pirates announce summer workouts; LWRCC accepting applicants for summer golf camp

  • East County
  • Sports
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