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Rosedale's Kathi Skelton and Deb Kehoe led an effort that raised $132,905 to benefit Homes for Our Troops in 2021.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 19, 2021
Mission to help vets continues in Bradenton at Rosedale despite pandemic

Despite cancellation of the Rosedale Golf Classic, the event still raises $132,905 for Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
According to Swezey, his motivation and flexibility are what set him apart from other educators
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 23, 2019
Teaching-award finalist helps pupils find a voice

Shane Swezey, a Sarasota educator and board-certified music therapist, uses music as more than just an instrument for fun.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Peter Pan" runs through Dec. 22, at Manatee Performing Arts Center.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 14, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Peter Pan'

Peter Pan is alive and well and flying at Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch gym opens new facility; Cougars suffer first loss; ODA tees off in tri-match; Golfers win championship

  • East County
  • Sports
"We call it like we see it," Jack Littman-Quinn says of his and his wife's food reviews.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 28, 2014
Food reviewers love to share their meals

Jack and Beth Littman-Quinn started reviewing food because they wanted to have a hobby together. Seven years later, they still enjoy sharing the experience.

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee County Commission voted to pay $3,000 for Commissioner James Satcher's public record lawsuit settlement and an estimated $15,750 in attorney fees and costs.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 19, 2021
Manatee County pays commissioners' legal tab

Manatee County Commission votes to protect itself against "chilling effect" created by lawsuits

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo Two permeable adjustable groins, like the two groins placed behind The Islander Club, will be placed on the north end of the Key after the town receives state and federal permits.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Groin-plan delay worries residents

North-end condo owners fear an agreement to hold off on building a groin on Beer Can Island leaves them and their properties at risk.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 27, 2015
Sound off: Steube, Gonzalez, Gause

Reps. Greg Steube and Julio Gonzalez and School Board Chairman Bob Gause discuss top issues with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

  • East County
  • News
Although there is no cure for dementia-related disorders, there are ways to improve your cognitive health. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • December 18, 2019
Taking on the 'D' word

Small changes in multiple areas of your life can deflect the onset of dementia.

  • Health
Kinsey Goelz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.27.17

East County sports roundup: 07.27.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Public Works staff put the orange tape in place this week to direct beach-goers toward a safe beach access path.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 27, 2011
Sand loss prompts warning from Public Works

Public Works is monitoring sand loss at the north end to determine if the North Shore Road beach access needs to close temporarily.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 90% of residents surveyed said the quality of life in Sarasota County is good or excellent.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 29, 2017
Sarasota residents happy with quality of life, survey shows

According to a survey of 800 residents, growth in the county is a big concern, but they're happy with how local officials are handling things.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Elizabeth Callahan, the founder of SkinSmart Dermatology in Sarasota, has taken appointments online.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 8, 2020
This Sarasota doctor's in ... online

Dr. Elizabeth Callahan's SkinSmart Dermatology in Sarasota moves ahead with online appointments during COVID-19 threat.

  • East County
  • News
This 19,000 outparcel along Honore Avenue will house five tenants, including three signed restaurants.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Benderson Development adds to University Parkway shopping plazas

With vacancy rates at about 1%, Benderson Development is building to accommodate market demands

  • East County
  • News
New Longboat Key crosswalks aren’t completely operational yet.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 17, 2015
Crosswalk lighting malfunction being addressed

Longboat Key crosswalk signs are covered this week while a contractor works to solve an electrical issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 7, 2015
Commission delays UTC expansion vote

Sarasota Commissioners Wednesday again delayed a vote on an expansion to Benderson Developments University Town Center project for property surrounding The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Columnist Ryan Kohn jogs in place while singing holiday songs. No, he doesn't know why he agreed to this, either. Photo by Brynn Mechem.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 18, 2019
How to exercise during the holidays

Our columnist shares gift-wrapped "tips" on how to sneak in December workouts.

  • Health
ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale will be inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Awards Hall of Fame in June.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2013
Vitale earns Hall of Fame induction

ESPN college basketball analyst and Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale this month was named to the NSSA's Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2009
Commission candidate commends new tax rate

Longboat Key at-large commission candidate Phillip Younger sent an e-mail to Longboat Key commissioners Tuesday, Sept. 15, congratulating them on passing a tax rate of 1.4903 mills earlier this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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