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Lakewood Ranch’s Jenn Lockwood and other players of virtual cornhole use two cameras to showcase their turn. One camera focuses on the throw, and the other focuses on where the beanbag lands.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 21, 2020
Calendar: Virtually Social

When the coronavirus outbreak canceled events, LWR Communities got to work to keep the community connected online.

  • LWR Life
Windsong Acres residents Arlan Cummings and Howard Duff say widening Upper Manatee River Road would help with congestion, but they are still worried about safe access to their neighborhood.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2020
Manatee County may add road projects to plan

Manatee County identifies Upper Manatee River Road widening as a pressing issue.

  • East County
  • News
Jeff Mayers arrived at the Longboat Key Club in October, 2012.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 24, 2019
Key Club's Mayers heads off to Palm Beach Gardens

General Manager begins new job Friday as Managing Director at PGA National Resort and Spa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of the future Binghamton University baseball complex designed by Fawley Bryant.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2020
Sports designs extend the reach of Lakewood Ranch's Fawley Bryant Architecture

The reach of Lakewood Ranch architecture firm Fawley Bryant expands nationally with designs such as the Binghamton University baseball complex.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 29, 2016
Music review: Renée Fleming

The renowned soprano soloist performed with Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kendal Kiner was one of the first artists to get a space at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 8, 2018
Local painter's Fish Out of Water shop utilizes catch and repurpose method

Sarasota artist Kendal Kiner brings trash-to-treasure paintings to The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime.

  • Arts + Culture
Jaymie Klauber spends time on her Polo Club ranch with 14-year-old Macarena. She has opened a new business, Epic Equine Experiences.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 15, 2018
Epic start in Lakewood Ranch

Former Polo Grill & Bar co-owner Jaymie Klauber takes a different trail in starting equine business.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 24, 2018
Fashion Forward: First date faux pas

Going on a first date? Malibu Fox helped style me and gave inside tips on what to wear (and what not to).

  • Black Tie
A condominium in Grand Bay recently sold for $3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 9, 2019
Grand Bay condominium sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 17-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Despite a sustained push from preservation advocates, the city's decision to demolish the GWIZ building still stands.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 29, 2019
After deadlock, GWIZ demolition plans stand

The city’s Historic Preservation Board voted 3-3 on an appeal seeking to overturn the demolition of the former Selby Library building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High Principal David Jones argues in favor of the expanded School Avenue closure at Tuesday's joint meeting of the City Commission and School Board.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2018
City Commission, School Board discuss School Avenue closure

Sarasota County Schools wants to close a segment of School Avenue that cuts through Sarasota High School, but some nearby residents in neighborhoods such as Alta Vista question the merits of the proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beaux Arts Ball was known as one of the most popular and outlandish events of the season in its heyday. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2018
Beaux Arts Ball returns as Art Center Sarasota fundraiser

The center is reviving the eccentric event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its iconcept runway show fundraiser.

  • Arts + Culture
Janet and Kevin Allen, with daughter, Summer, and dog, Bixbi
  • By By Kevin Allen | Contributor |
  • May 15, 2018
The Jolly Rancher

What’s it like to be the new guy on the Ranch?

  • LWR Life
  • By Guest Author |
  • June 12, 2019
Letters to the editor Readers sound off on: Epoch, Selby, Orchestra

STOP organizer says group wouldn't object to a specific project.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Developer Carlos Beruff, of Medallion Home, said he wanted the Port Harbour Parkway connection to be in place before development of Water Color Place began.s
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 21, 2018
Medallion project about to begin near Lakewood Ranch

Roadway connection clears way for Medallion development along Upper Manatee River Road in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
The new rescue facility will have a veterinary clinic, cafe, groomer and a community space to host birthday parties and weddings. “Everything we’re adding will be a revenue stream to support the animals,” says Rob Oglesby, director of development.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2018
Honor Bound

The pack leaders at Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue say the organization is on pace to break ground early next year on its $8 million Lorraine Road expansion.

  • LWR Life
Marco Peters, the owner of the Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve in Myakka City, died May 10.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 14, 2019
Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve owner dies

Myakka City's Marco Peters built careers as a circus performer and a sea lion expert.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High boys basketball alumnus Brion Whitley is poised for a big 2019-2020 season at Murray State. Photo courtesy Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2019
Riverview High alumnus dishes on Murray State basketball and the NBA Draft

Brion Whitley believes potential top-three draft pick Ja Morant, a Murray State teammate, is worthy of the hype.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Both opponents and supporters of the Sarasota Orchestra's proposal packed the commission chambers at City Hall on Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2019
City Commission rejects orchestra's Payne Park vision

Although the Sarasota Orchestra said it was the only viable site in the city, the commission ruled out using the park property for a music hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Demolition of the Amore building is nearly complete.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 26, 2019
Several key issues face Longboat in the next weeks, months

Commission will hear a lot of these topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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