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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 22, 2015
Family Promise indulges in Just Desserts

Wine, sweets and smooth music were all on the menu for the Family Promise Sarasota event the 7th annual Just Desserts Friday, March 20 at the Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Welcome to Florida allergy season — all 365 days of the year.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 19, 2018
Allergies problematic year-round

Tree pollen is dying down, but a lot of people deal with different allergens throughout the year.

  • Health
B.D. Gullett Elementary School fifth-grader Sarah Connor talks about the movies she watched during Hurricane Irma.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 14, 2017
Hurricane Irma in a child's eye

School district urges students to share their hurricane stories.

  • East County
  • News
Jerry Chambliss, Jessica Reck and Wojciech Prezepiora
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 22, 2018
Lights, camera, action and awards for Riverview film students

Riverview High School's IB film students hosted its fourth annual Academy Awards night on April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will travel to Winter Haven for the Class 6A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2012
Lady Mustangs sweep way into regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Tampa Sickles 25-16, 25-11, 25-17 in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 5, 2014
The 411 on Longboat's 911 calls

Police Chief Pete Cumming explains the flow of Longboat Key emergency calls.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This Country Club East home at 15408 Linn Park Terrace sold for $980,000. It has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,947 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of listing agent Holly Pascarella.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 8, 2020
Residential Real Estate Transactions April 27-May 1

Country Club East home tops sales at $980,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ben McCabe.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.27.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.27.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River running back Brian Battie had a huge junior season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 19, 2019
Marquee East County athletes provide thrills

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
Mixon Fruit Farms hosts Orange Blossom Festival

The fourth Orange Blossom Festival will feature games, entertainment, crafts and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Front row: Donna Twardowski, teacher Cheryl Smith and Jean McMurren; back row: Rochelle Stassa, Suzanna Davidovac, Roz Ellerbee, Audrey Sharp and Colleen Tierney. Not pictured: Joyce White and Joyce Locklear. Courtesy photo
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2015
Women weave together stories in memoir book

Nine women from Longboat Key and the area share their stories in 'A Tapestry Woven From Threads of Our Lives.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unit 601 of La Bellasera was built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,384 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2020
Golden Gate Point condo sells for $2.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 13-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Transportation issues and beach issues were among the top things mentioned in this week's Goals and Objectives workshop.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 16, 2019
The line for Longboat's budget forms here

At town's annual Goals and Objectives workshop, ideas queue up for their (possible) place in the next budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Dee and Don Klingenberg vote Tuesday at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2015
Longboat Key electorate approves undergrounding project

Longboat Key voters approved a referendum to issue bonds not to exceed $25.25 million to bury Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2011
Premier expects 20,000 for cup

The Clearwater Chargers and the Fusion Futbol Club will host the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase Sept. 3-5, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioners specifically cited their desire to see an increased use in foot traffic as opposed to circulation use during the program. Photo by Cassidy Alexander.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 18, 2019
County plans to pursue pilot program for Sunday library hours

If introduced, the pilot program would introduce 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours at two local libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I love to be surrounded by artists," Michael Kohlmann says. "They always find a way to do what they love, and they always reinvent themselves so nothing is ever the same."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 12, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The people pleaser

The Historic Asolo Theater's guest artist manager shares his secrets to keeping calm under pressure during the Ringling Museum's busiest week of the year.

  • Arts + Culture
Ian Segneri said his work at Missing Link Golf Academy is rewarding — particularly when his instruction helps his students earn acceptance into college.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2011
Ranch golf academy links talent, opportunity

Since it opened nearly 10 years ago, Lakewood Ranch's Missing Link Golf Academy has sharpened the skills of some of the area's top junior golfers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sergeant Steve Chenard tests Barley's strength.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 23, 2016
McNeal Elementary students meet four-legged heroes

Students earned a K9 Unit exhibition by Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
The theme for this year’s 2012 Veterans’ Day ceremony is "For Those Who Serve." Courtesy photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 2, 2012
Veterans' Day parade planned

The annual event will begin at Main Street and Osprey Avenue at 10 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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