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  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 1, 2018
Casa Del Mar hatches Easter egg hunt

For the 35th year, kids dashed around Casa Del Mar Beach Resort searching for Easter eggs and candy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Father Sebastian Szczawinski said stained glass in the modern Catholic Church represent themes of light, which are common throughout the religion.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 23, 2020
Faith shines bright through Our Lady of the Angels' new stained glass

Our Lady of the Angels of Lakewood Ranch fills windows with stained glass, hopes to finish in 2021

  • East County
  • News
Renovations of the 6,000-square-foot space will start next month and include higher ceilings, new flooring and the addition of elevators and handicap-accessible restrooms.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • October 13, 2010
Island Chapel to help seniors age gracefully

The Aging in Paradise Resource Center at The Longboat Island Chapel will be completed in Spring 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 7, 2019
'On the Basis of Sex' is an inspiring biopic on an extraordinary woman

Director Mimi Leder's film takes a personal approach in detailing Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Alexander Pier serves during the Senior Clay Courts Super Category II Tournament.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 1, 2017
Super Cat II Tournament brings tennis competition to Longboat

Tournament play began on Nov. 28 and continues until Dec. 3 at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker alumnus Talik Keaton may find himself in "EA Sports College Football" in a few years with Marshall. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 4, 2021
Prose and Kohn: More than a game

Local players may find themselves in "EA Sports College Football" in a few years

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Island Chapel announced the hiring of Donna Dunio for the new position of executive director of its Aging in Paradise Resource Center.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2013
Aging in Paradise hires executive director

Donna Dunio will become the first paid employee of the Longboat Island Chapel organization that helps seniors and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bikes await riders in the transition area.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2019
Longboat Key Triathlon covers it all

Racers had a pick of several different distances on the island race.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lilian Peltz-Petow. Photo by Ashley Sherman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota tennis player wins ITF Super-Senior gold medal

She has been courting her passion for her whole life.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 28, 2018
Social media ignites on Longboat

Town Manager Tom Harmer has made it one of his priorities in the past six months to get Longboat Key on Twitter and Facebook.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jenifer C. Back DMD |
  • January 8, 2020
The Truth about Veneers and Smile Makeovers

The Truth about Veneers and Smile Makeovers

  • Health
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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 21, 2018
Centenarians honored at Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota said cheers to a 100 years to its centenarians.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Debra Jacobs is president and CEO of The Patterson Foundation. The Patterson Foundation will contribute up to $375,000 to SCOPE if it meets its goals over the next three years.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 26, 2011
Patterson Foundation pledges Ages support

The Patterson Foundation has pledged $25,000 to the Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence (SCOPE) initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 30, 2011
Bobby Jones offers holiday golf school

The city of Sarasota's golf club is offering a holiday special in December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From left, Mona Jain, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee mascot Rocky the Bull, and School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders pose for a photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 8, 2019
Opening of Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch stirs emotions

Community honors Mona Jain during ribbon cutting for the new middle school in Lakewood Ranch named after her.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Corbino first rode a motorcycle at the age of 4.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 30, 2015
Professional motorcycle racer Michael Corbino dies at 27

Michael Corbino Jr. was in a motorcycle accident Sunday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Country Club East's Jeannine Abele, who is a tutor, and Michelle Desveaux McLean, the executive director of the Manatee Literacy Council, work with learners to develop their English speaking and reading skills.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Literacy nonprofit seeks volunteers in Manatee County

With 68 people on the waiting list, the Manatee Literacy Council is searching for volunteers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Rich Bergman holds his newest book, "Alice McGraw Likes to Draw."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2020
Love of children sparks Lakewood Ranch author's work

Co-founder of Embracing our Differences in Sarasota and a key figure at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee publishes his seventh children's book.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Fawley Bryant Architecture Vice President of Interior Design Sarah Colandro, Southwest Florida Museum Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio and Willis Smith Construction project manager Angel Ortiz are excited about the partnership
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2019
Museum creates regional child-focused exhibit

Lakewood Ranch businesses support museum vision.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Sandie Ivers and Sarasota's Linda Klein have teamed up to open Suncoast Sign Greeters. They say it uses their creativity and they like spreading joy with their signs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2020
All in the message for Lakewood Ranch women

Sign display company launches in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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