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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
LADDER UP: Welcome the 619

East Manatee Fire Rescue added a new $1 million truck with a 100-foot ladder to its fleet last week.

  • East County
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano B.D. Gullett Elementary's Jackie Holloway attended Braden River Elementary School as a child.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Local teacher recognized as finalist

B.D. Gullett's Jackie Holloway vies for the EdVantage Education Award for outstanding educator.

  • East County
  • News
Murray Bring and his wife, Kay Delaney
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Sarasota's first ever 'Pastafarian' birthday party; Thirty down and three to go; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
A new solar irrigation pump constructed by maintenance crews waters new trees and shrubbery in spots around the Ranch that aren't close to irrigation wells. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 1, 2014
Lakewood Ranch continues green practices

Town Hall utilizes solar technology to irrigate plants and finds creative ways to save the Ranch cash.

  • East County
  • News
David Brenner
  • By David Brenner | Contributor |
  • April 6, 2018
Longboat needs a new generation of leaders

We need more and new Longboaters to get involved. You’ll meet smart, well-educated people who will make your life more interesting. It worked for me.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
WWE diva Natalya married fellow WWE superstar Tyson Kidd on Siesta Key. Copyright 2013 WWE
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 13, 2013
Sarasota showcased on reality show 'Total Divas'

Sarasota, as well as local businesses, will be in the spotlight this weekend on E!'s show, 'Total Divas.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
Homeless plan focuses on housing

City Manager Tom Barwin has unveiled a strategy for addressing homelessness — but does he have the backing of key players?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Dr. Jay Rock
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 2, 2012
Interfaith Partnership seeks to promote tolerance

St. Boniface Episcopal Church hosted the first of several gatherings planned by a new partnership, the Sarasota-Manatee Interfaith Partnership, Sunday, Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 17, 2015
This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 17

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 17

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A proposed Florida Senate bill would allow builders to remove trees from private property without city intervention.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 25, 2018
City lobbies to retain tree regulation power

Residents and officials are fighting against a state bill that would eliminate the city’s right to regulate the removal of trees from private property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office during the final year of Springfest in 2015.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Springfest won't spring forward in Palmer Ranch

The annual family festival Springfest will no longer take place due to land sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Gere in “Time Out of Mind”. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
Scene & Heard

Catch up on this week's arts and entertainment news with Scene & Heard.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2010
$4 million beach project questioned

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis told the Town Commission Monday a north-end beach project is needed to protect Longboat residences.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Thursday, several street closures will be in effect for the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2014
Closures announced for holiday weekend

Beginning Thursday, street and office closures will be in effect as a variety of events are slated for the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building's first floor was set back to allow for patio space facing First Street. Rendering courtesy of Hoyt Architects.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 4, 2013
First Street project will add condos, commercial

The project will add a modern feel to First Street, and house three single-floor condos and 3,200 square feet of commercial space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The DID has been working on a unified downtown branding and marketing strategy throughout 2017.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2017
Downtown group plots advertising strategy

The Downtown Improvement District is establishing its priorities for the next five years, which includes more effective promotion of the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2010
Mustangs remain perfect

The Lakewood Ranch High boys tennis team defeated Manatee, Berkeley Prep and Sarasota this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 25, 2010
OBITUARY: Harriet Shapiro

Harriet Shapiro, 93, was a 25-year resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident and Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is excited to apply her business and government experience at the state level.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Local politician has 'more to do'

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces intention to run for the Florida House.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Pirates go 2-1 on the week

The Braden River High girls basketball team fell to Southeast before bouncing back to beat Palmetto and The Out-of-Door Academy this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
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