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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Reverse-toll weekend puts financial bridge burden on boaters

Little-known state provision passes without boaters noticing.

  • April Fools
Wind and tidal forces can bring dead sea life to the beaches and wash it back out. Town officials plan to clean Longboat's gulf beaches before Thanksgiving weekend.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 16, 2018
Red tide showing up again in Longboat

Town workers are gearing up for a beach cleaning before Thanksgiving weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts CEO Michelle Bianchi and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Director of Community Relations Monaca Onstad are eager to introduce The Players to Lakewood Ranch through a children-focused programming.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 7, 2017
Players Theatre writes new chapter in Lakewood Ranch

'Storytelling Theatre' introduces The Players' children's programming to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Gullett's Angelina Cerullo enjoys the hard work being done by her dad, Corey Cerullo, during the race.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2019
Race sails forward in Lakewood Ranch

Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta draws almost 50 elementary school entries to the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bradley Battersby brought his hands-on education model to The Ringling College of Art and Design in 2009.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2016
Setting the Stage

With the help of Bradley Battersby's hands-on education model, Ringling College's film program has become one of the best in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy of Rev. Dave Marshall
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 11, 2020
Champions!

A YMCA team sponsored by All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church recently completed an undefeated season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ann Morrison says she lied about her age when she auditioned for "Merrily We Roll Along"  in 1981 because she'd heard he didn't like working with "kids." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2020
Choral Artists of Sarasota salutes Stephen Sondheim on his 90th

Ann Morrison shares her insights, memories working with legendary composer

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2011
Rowing regatta season kicks off

The Sarasota County Rowing Club will host the second annual Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta Feb. 26-27 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Country Club home at 13207 Palmers Creek Terrace sold for $3 million. It has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,581 square feet of living area. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 16, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $3 million

A Country Club home on Palmers Creek Terrace tops the week's sales at $3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jim and Ruth Jorgensen said hosting professional golfers during he LECOM Suncoast Classic has been rewarding.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 13, 2020
Above-par hosts for the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

LECOME Suncoast Classic players find a home with Lakewood Ranch residents during the tournament.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
Sarasota team prepares for Red Bull Candola race

Jared Serfozo and Jason Owens will compete at the Red Bull Candola race this weekend in Fort Lauderdale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 30, 2010
Sarasota election recount denied

A Charter Review Board candidate wanted a recount, claiming Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent wrongly encouraged her to concede.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jovan Cine.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.09.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.09.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rachael Jaworski, 10, loved pet therapy the best while she was in Tampa General Hospital.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 26, 2010
TOP STORY, APRIL: Our Little Miracle

The day after Christmas 2009, Lakewood Ranch 10-year-old Rachael Jaworski collapsed in her bathroom with two brain aneurysms and a ruptured arterio-venous malformation.

  • East County
  • News
The living room overlooks the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 8, 2022
Beachplace condo Longboat's top sale of week

A Longboat Beachplace condo is the top sale of week at $1.48 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A draft of a development agreement shows a hotel complete with luxury rooms, a destination restaurant, pool deck and business meeting rooms. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 26, 2012
Palm Avenue hotel project up for review

On Monday, City Commissioners are slated to review the Proposal for Development agreement with Floridays Development Co.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mill Creek's Wilma Kroese will be a featured artist at the 17th annual Fall Art Show & Sale Nov. 17 at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2018
Artists prepare for Fall Art Show & Sale in Lakewood Ranch

Artists prepare for Fall Art Show & Sale in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2017
2017: Sarasota Year in Review

From triumph to tragedy, Sarasota saw it all in 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2011
Ranch's Polo Grill sizzles with annual shrimp boil

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its fourth annual Sypder Broussard Low Country-East County Shrimp Boil from 6:30-10:30 p.m., July 16.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eagle Trace resident Patricia McHugh, left, is concerned about flooding and othr issues on the property.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2020
GreyHawk Landing residents and neighbors protest planned car dealership in Manatee County

Neighbors to proposed Cox Chevrolet dealership in east Bradenton protest

  • East County
  • News
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