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  • In Memoriam |
  • March 15, 2024
Stanley “Stan” Pastor

Stanley “Stan” Pastor

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Brigade Inspector Dan Kennedy and Brigade Commander Rebecca Morgan
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 23, 2024
Sarasota residents gather descendants of Washington's Army

Society of the Descendants of Washington's Army helps people trace their lineage to the patriots who camped at Valley Forge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Fink served as president of the board for the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation and board chair for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 7, 2024
Lakewood Ranch loses an altruistic force

David Fink says he feels he has left the area in a better place.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob Delaney
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 13, 2024
Former undercover cop and NBA ref recounts infiltrating Mafia

Bob Delaney explains how he deals with post-traumatic stress disorder following his undercover career.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The ponds are home to a few species of turtles including soft-shell turtles and alligator snapping turtles.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 5, 2024
Manatee County to preserve key Myakka property

The 105 acres will open to the public in about a year as the Triple Oak Preserve.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse senior Lucas Anthony leads the Mustangs with 62 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch boys lacrosse takes a leap forward

The Mustangs are off to their best start since 2019 and believe more is to come.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bob Erker
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 4, 2018
Longboat Buttonwood Drive property still in disarray

Town officials have met with project managers at 500 Buttonwood Drive more than 10 times since the project began, yet not much has changed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wendell Butler
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 4, 2024
Braden River High to welcome new principal

Wendell Butler wants to create the opportunity for students to become the best version of themselves.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ryan Abernathy is the first to accept a diploma for the Class of 2024 from Head of School Deb Otey.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 24, 2024
The Out-of-Door Academy students say farewell to high school

The school's largest graduating class looks forward to their next chapter.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bird Key ranked among nation's best retirement destinations
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2024
Bird Key ranked among nation's best retirement destinations

The Sarasota neighborhood was chosen as the 29th best place to retire in America in a survey of retirees by MarketBeat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Photo via Breeze Airways)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 14, 2023
Breeze Airways adds new nonstop route from SRQ

Upstart low-fare Breeze Airways will offer a third nonstop route from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, adding Providence, Rhode Island, starting July 13.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An aerial rendering of Premier Park's upcoming racket and aquatic center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 26, 2023
$39M aquatics/racket sports complex advances in Manatee County

Commissioners gave approval to the Premier Park project that will feature a 50-meter competition pool.

  • East County
  • News
Herndon, Virginia-based Heritage Golf Group plans course improvements at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 16, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's new owners come with a fresh vision

Virginia golf course company Heritage Golf Group believes it picked up a trophy asset in buying the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Significant enhancements and improvements are on the docket.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
E. Scott Osborne is president of the Through Women's Eyes Film Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 4, 2024
Through Women's Eyes film fest unspools 25th edition

This year's Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival brings a mix of new selections and old favorites to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch Community Sales Manager Rhonda Fleming-Hill adds another "sold" home icon to a map of the community displayed in its information center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2020
Census data provides growth tally in Lakewood Ranch

Census data provides growth tally in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Booker High track and field senior Ibre Edwards earned a silver medal in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2A state championships on May 9 at the University of North Florida.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 19, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ibre Edwards

The Booker High junior holds the fifth-fastest girls 400-meter hurdles time in Class 2A as of March 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Captain Ed Kolodzieski and two clients enjoy a sunny day on Sarasota Bay in a Duffy Sun Cruiser. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 22, 2022
Local business corners market on electric boats

Ed Kolodzieski won't just order an electric boat for you. You can visit his showroom and take one home the next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Marjorie Reda and Migda Cubero wait for the lighting of the 60 foot tree.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 4, 2022
St. Armands tree-lighting begins Sarasota's holiday season

With a switch flick and a visit from St. Nick, city's new centerpieces wowed the crowd.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Stacy Haas, Michael Saunders & Company, (941) 587-4359 |
  • April 24, 2024
Just Listed: 16905 Clearlake Ave, Lakewood Ranch

Listed by: Stacy Haas, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist | Contact: (941) 587-4359 | [email protected] | Brokerage: Michael Saunders & Company

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Wendi Chapman helped launch and grow the Sarasota Tiger 21 Chapter in early 2022.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 25, 2024
Peer group for multimillionaires grows in Sarasota

Tiger 21 connects the uber-wealthy with the uber-wealthy in a rapidly growing — and exclusive — niche.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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