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  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 5, 2010
City to discuss costs of retirement benefits

With health-plan expenses rising about 10% each year, the city wants to find a strategy that will help contain those costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Morgan Cummins notches a hit in the second inning.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 4, 2016
Mustangs fall in battle of top teams

The Lakewood Ranch softball team fell 1-0 to undefeated Lake Region March 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 23

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
I love you all, but the highlight of this job was definitely meeting Aly Raisman. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Black Tie & Tales 01.04.18

A final farewell from a very grateful black tie reporter-turned A&E managing editor.

  • Black Tie
"Wednesday's Child" runs through May 24. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 17, 2019
Mark St. Germain’s 'Wednesday’s Child' confronts mysteries big and small

This world-premiere production at Florida Studio Theatre mixes murder mystery with life's greatest mysteries.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Heather Campese will perform at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Local comic to target online dating, women's issues in Lakewood Ranch

Three comedians on tap at Gold Coast Eagle in Lakewood Ranch to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer McCafferty hopes her advertising and horticulture background will help make her farmers market at Lakewood Ranch Main Street a success. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 20, 2014
Farmers market returns to Ranch

The last Lakewood Ranch Main Street farmers market was held in November 2011.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 18, 2014
Key community to gather for Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

People of all faiths are invited to attend the 34th annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, which will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 25.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2013
Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars

Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball recently announced its 8U All-Star team.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 2735 Gulf of Mexico Drive has glass walls overlooking the Gulf and a roof-top terrace. Photo courtesy of Roger Pettingell
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
Former Wal-Mart CEO sells Key home

H. Lee Scott sold his Gulf of Mexico Drive home for the not-so-low price of $5.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview senior Elayna Goodman set a new cross country school record on Nov. 26.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.01.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.01.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Denver Inopiquez, a Marine Corps veteran and Manatee Technical College barbering student cuts Bradenton resident Joe Brice's hair during the 21st annual Manatee County Stand Down.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2019
Career marine adjusts to new life in Lakewood Ranch

Marine Corps veteran adjusting to life in Lakewood Ranch after 21 years in the military

  • East County
  • News
Conner Dutting-Morrell.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2017
2017 East County High 5 Moments

2017 East County High 5 Moments

  • East County
  • Sports
Sura Kochman, leader of the Pine Shores Neighborhood Alliance, shows CONA attendants at last night's meeting where Benderson's Siesta Promenade will be located.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 11, 2014
Pine Shores presents concerns on Benderson project

Sura Kochman gave a presentation on the proposed Siesta Promenade on U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road to the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
Ranch Friends challenge incorporation group to sumo

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - Friends of Lakewood Ranch leaders want to settle the debate regarding incorporation through ancient Japanese wrestling.

  • East County
  • News
Christian McKay chats with coach Bob Smithers while changing weights during a practice at Booker High on Jan. 23. McKay will compete for a state title Feb. 2 at Panama City Beach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2018
Sports gave Booker High senior a needed lift

The state title favorite weightlifter originally joined to gain mental toughness.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Teagan Allen, 11, in the Sailor Circus Holiday Spectacular.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 23, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.24.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 24.

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  • Neighbors
Hostess Pauline Joerger and u201cretiringu201d Palm Ball event Co-Chairwoman Ariane Dart. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 5.7.15

Catch up on this week's social news with Black Tie & Tales!

  • Black Tie
Sarasota High senior catcher Carson Keyser works on a hand-eye coordination drill during the Sailors baseball camp July 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Baseball Camp

Eighty kids hit the diamond for Sarasota High's annual summer baseball camp, which began June 7 and runs through July 10. During the 20-session camp, players, who were divided into groups based on age, focused on baseball fundamentals, including hitting, fielding, pitching and more. Players also spent a hour each day working on strength training.

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