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Bill Lehman, a senior at Braden River, accomplished his Eagle Scout requirements in just two years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Local Eagle Scout prepares himself for the future

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 23, 2009
Key Club golf director starts out in full swing

Terry O'Hara was 4 years old when he played golf for the first time. Since then, golf has been a constant for him.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing resident Jack Ranalli came to oppose the rezone application.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2020
Manatee Planning Board supports possible car dealership

The advisory board is giving a split recommendation to Manatee County Commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
Brian McCarthy, founder of Always Home, will make sure no pests or problems happen when you’re away.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Always Home

Always Home is a licensed real-estate brokerage; but the founder of the company, Brian McCarthy, doesn't sell homes or lease properties - he provides home management to the community and second-home owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Teddy and Rebecca Blitz. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
Burro will ring in new year in east Bradenton

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy receives a burro.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Built in 2000, the home at 70 Lighthouse Point Drive three bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,979 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 30, 2022
Lighthouse Point home sells for $8 million

Lighthouse Point home tops sales at $8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The city plans to begin work on the golf course next year, but the scope of an improvement project is not yet finalized.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota city manager recommends downsizing Bobby Jones

In a memo, Tom Barwin said keeping all 45 holes at the city-owned golf course would pose too much financial risk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Max Drewett patrols the Rams'   defensive side of the field.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2017
Riverview lacrosse shows sport can take hold in Sarasota

The program made the Sweet 16 in its first playoff-eligible season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Subcommittee ready to present to P&Z Board

The Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee discussed parking and trailer restrictions at its final meeting Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, after a record critical and box-office earning season, will receive three sizable grants.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 7, 2015
Van Wezel receives National Endowment for the Arts grant

In addition, the performing arts hall received two local grants from the Selby and Sudakoff Foundations.

  • Arts + Culture
The cast of Asolo Rep's production of "The Music Man" performs a tap number. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 23, 2018
'The Music Man' puts a new spin on an American classic with Asolo Rep

Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of this Broadway hit, "The Music Man," is a fun, fast-paced show — even though the story's logic is quite flawed.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 27, 2018
Longboat Library hosts L'Art Festival

Local authors, painters, photographers and others showed off their work on Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
While the concession is closed, the city will be evaluating prospective vendors to run the food and drink operations at the beach.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2019
Lido Beach concession to close for upgrades

Construction on the pavilion renovations will begin Sept. 30 and are expected keep the concession closed through December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Saturday’s Blessing of the Fleet Boat Parade at the Longboat Harbour Condominium complex featured 18 boats, 25 paddlers and the Longboat Key Police and Fire Department boats. Photo provided by Bill Coughlin.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 22, 2021
Longboat Harbour hosts Blessing of the Fleet Boat Parade

The Longboat Key Police Department's new boat was among the boats featured in Saturday's parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 4, 2013
Your Neighbor: Margaret Brading

Margaret Brading is a Jack-of-all-trades: She has worked as a dental-lab technician; telephone representative; supervisor and instructor at a mutual fund; high school teacher; filmmaker; restaurant owner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sergei Dogadin
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 8, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 4

Mostly Mozart at the Sarasota Orchestra

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2022
Home on South Washington Drive sells for more than $10 million

Waterfront home offers 11,200 square feet of Mediterranean-design luxury.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
City of Sarasota will not take gamble on casinos

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously agreed Monday that Las Vegas-style casinos are not in the cards for the city's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School senior Carlos Moreno practices his solo he will perform Dec. 9 at the Young Lions Jazz Master Sessions at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch students jazzed to perform in Clearwater this weekend

Mustangs showcase their talent at the Young Lions Jazz Master Sessions.

  • East County
  • Schools
In April 2011, Ogilvie was convicted of engaging in contracting without proper certification or licensing, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued the same finding in October 2011.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2012
Unlicensed contractor arrested

A Nokomis man has been arrested for taking money for contracting work he never performed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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