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Victor Marcano-Santos.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 19, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Victor Marcano-Santos

The ODA senior talks winning districts and eating mofongo.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch optometrist Ashley Masuga conducts an eye exam. Masuga will be conducting dozens of eye exams as volunteer at the annual RAM clinic at Manatee Technical College in October.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 12, 2019
RAM clinic a 'reunion' for volunteers

Annual RAM clinic at Manatee Technical College a 'reunion' for volunteers

  • East County
  • News
Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography brings 3D screening straight to patients. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota County Schools offers mobile mammography screenings

More than 270 participated in the pilot program, which was at 18 district locations.

  • Health
Fish kills on Sarasota beaches have decreased since early September.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Red tide concerns linger around Sarasota

Conditions have improved, but officials are preparing to continue to deal with the effects of the algae bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abdul Idi was honored by his hometown in Nigeria for his work in the youth tennis community.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2019
River Strand tennis director lives to serve

River Strand tennis director Abdul Idi, a native of Nigeria, lives to serve

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan McCarthy during a kayaking trip in Norway.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 24, 2018
The skin you're in

Ryan McCarthy reminds people to practice sun protection.

  • Health
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 26, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe had a record-breaking live auction at this year's gala

The Hello Gorgeous photo booth queens were crowned, the Women in Power honorees were announced and more on this week's philanthropy scene scoop.

  • Black Tie
Fred Beyerlein often walks the beach, which is how his collection has grown.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 24, 2019
Longboater’s beach walks led him to unexpected fossil collection

Over the years, Fred Beyerlein has come across various fossils while walking Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dabo Swinney celebrates Clemson's 2019 national championship with senior offensive lineman Mitch Hyatt (75) and junior cornerback Trayvon Mullen (1). Photo courtesy David Platt/Clemson Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2019
Dabo Swinney a dandy for the Dick Vitale Gala

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney is a 'dandy' for the Dick Vitale Gala.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker will play in the Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch grad will have hometown crowd at LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood Ranch grad Danny Walker will have a hometown crowd at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Clients wait to be called up by volunteers to have their taxes prepared at the Braden River Library on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 14, 2019
AARP volunteers prepare taxes for the community at Braden River Library

AARP coordinates volunteers to provide free tax preparation for the community. Volunteers are trained and must pass a state-mandated text.

  • East County
  • News
Terry Griffin was 76.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 6, 2019
Author Terry Griffin dies at 76

Griffin died on Feb. 21. A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The training ground will be paid for with private funds.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Traffic circle training school coming soon

APRIL FOOLS: Famed Italian instructor donates money to build mock-up.

  • April Fools
Malachi Wideman dunks against North Port High last season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2017
Riverview star's offseason injury puts talent in perspective

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
East County homes let their lights shine

Don't blink when it comes to looking for these holiday light displays.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2018
Riding the storm: Tornadoes basketball advances to final four

A bucket with less than three seconds left put Booker High on top.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 3, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Every aspect of the 2017 World Rowing Championships seemed to be well planned, including the beach seating.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 4, 2017
Sarasota rowing blockbuster dished out cool vibes

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Carole Bufford. Photo by Peter Carrier
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 13, 2017
Theater review: 'Roar'

The Jazz Age roars to life at FST Cabaret.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Meredith Ellsworth moved to Spanish Main Yacht Club in June 2013.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 25, 2016
Sarasota area sets the scene for novelist Meredith Ellsworth

Known by her pen name M.S. Spencer, Spanish Main resident Meredith Ellsworth's newest novel unfolds at Mote Marine.

  • Longboat Key
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