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Second graders Hayden Laning, Charlotte Eldridge and Jullian Riley play different characters in their group's readers' theater about presidents.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 4, 2020
Students play historic roles in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary teacher uses readers' theater to teach students about historic figures.

  • East County
  • News
East County football roundup: 09.28.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
East County football roundup: 09.28.17

Only one East County team remains undefeated.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota High School RN Ginger Godley and HRA Mary Belvin
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 31, 2019
School board agrees to pursue plan for more nurses

Over the next several years, Sarasota County Schools will phase in more on-site LPNs and RNs to care for students’ medical needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Eric Martin finagles his way to the net.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2018
Clawing back: Cougars boys lacrosse team has risen to area dominance

Cardinal Mooney finished the regular season 16-1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2010
News Briefs 07.01.10

The Fish Hole, the East County's first miniature golf course opened June 24 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Jen Blanco. Lakewood Ranch High seniors Alex Latham, Lindsay Martinez, Delaney Riggins, Gabby Photos and Bri Reda have been playing soccer together since they were in elementary school. (Not pictured is Juliana Guida.)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2014
Central focus

Six seniors lead the Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team, which finished the regular season 18-0-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Girl of the Year recipient Isabelle Crotsley, Girls Inc. Distinguished Board Chair Donna Ogilvie and National Girls Inc. Champions for Girls award recipient Sherry Watts. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 25, 2014
Girls Inc. surprises board member with award

A celebration was in order for Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Developer David Meunier on Monday pulled out of his deal to buy the Sarasota Polo Club from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 9, 2017
Developer pulls out of Sarasota Polo Club sale

David Meunier says the process to improve the venue is too involved.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 28, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

William Wipperfurth, Barry Bakal and James Hamilton died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse takes place Jan. 19 through Feb. 15.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 13, 2015
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse Preview

This year's Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse features a three-story home on Siesta Key, boasting 6,000 square feet of living space that was transformed from Mediterranean style to contemporary.

  • Arts + Culture
Ben Vereen, Tony Award-winning actor, will direct the Venice Theatre's production of the revolutionary hippie musical "Hair." Photo by Renee McVety.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 22, 2015
The Venice Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Theater legend and Tony Award-winning actor Ben Vereen will direct the musical "Hair" as a part of Venice Theatre's new theatrical season.

  • Arts + Culture
American Institute of Stress Executive Director Heidi Hanna, Building a Brain Healthy Community Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody and Harvard Medical School psychology professor Erin Dunn are eager to get started.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2019
SMR commits $600,000 toward brain study in Lakewood Ranch

Building a Brain Healthy Community Initiative set to begin through collaboration of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Academy for Brain Health and Performance and Massachusetts General Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 18, 2018
Just go and do it

There are benefits and risks to running or walking

  • Health
Lyndsy McDonald and her staff of 10 bake about 200 cupcakes each day in addition to her catering orders.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Lyndsy McDonald

Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald, who moved into her new storefront on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 1, saw her business nearly triple in 2011.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 9, 2017
Cops Corner 11.9

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 6, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read the latest social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 6, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read the latest social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The expected completion date of the State Street garage is early next year.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2014
Commercial space at State Street garage hits market

Interested parties have until August to make offers on the commercial space at the State Street parking garage, at which point the City Commission will consider the responses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Terry Gans (second from left) speaks with Town Manager Dave Bullock (far left) and other members of the Town Commission during a recent meeting.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 26, 2017
Town approves general fund budget

Millage rate, revenues and expenditures all remain similar to last year's levels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Modena has 4,228 square feet of space, four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2014
Business Briefs

Homebuilder sets new roof for pricing; Orchid nursery to host open house; Community Haven expands Haven Industries program

  • East County
  • News
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