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Don Roberts, left, and Bob Rosinsky worked together at Goodwill Manasota for decades. (Photo is from 2012.)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 29, 2025
Longtime Goodwill CEO, prominent pastor dies at 82

Don Roberts leaves a large legacy not only in growing a nonprofit, but in giving people a job — and ‘human dignity and a sense of hope when no one else would give it to them.’

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Enmeshed in Nature" at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 21, 2024
Plants steal the show in Selby tribute to two female artists

The exhibition "Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O'Keeffe" at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrates a fateful correspondence.

  • Arts + Culture
Bruno Wu serves hamburgers.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 17, 2024
Businesses step up to offer meals to those in need

Amid the power outages and aftermath of Hurricane Milton, free hamburgers and hot dogs were on offer.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
John Atanassov and Joel King, co-owners of Blu Kouzina, are eager to serve and get to know new customers at their new location at University Town Center.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 6, 2026
Blu Kouzina adds its Greek flavor at University Town Center

With a focus on fresh ingredients and making customers feel at home, Blu Kouzina hopes to win over East County patrons.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Patti Papiano says her husband, Ray Papiano, has become obsessed with adding decorations to their light display each year. They have more than 40 light-up fixtures and 50 strands of lights in their display. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch man's obsession shines bright

Lakewood Ranch couple's home lights up the street every holiday season.

  • East County
  • News
Pete and Carla Rowan pose for a photo by the town of Longboat Key's electronic sign that specifies Longbeach Village's resident permit parking.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 18, 2021
Longboat neighborhood's parking shifts into resident only

The new permit system took effect on New Year's Day for the Longbeach Village neighborhood in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deanna Murchie and Susan Giroux show the new dog kennels they have added to their Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch site in Myakka City. Could the county benefit from a public-private partnership with the nonprofit?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 30, 2021
Manatee County should slow down on building new animal shelter

If Bishop Animal Shelter donation comes to fruition in Bradenton, Manatee County might not need to build a new shelter.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Gwendolyn Smith, a client at Daybreak Adult Day Center, feels like a teacher again when she's reading to Braden River Elementary School first graders.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 27, 2023
Elementary students make grand-friends at Daybreak Adult Day Center

The Braden River first graders write letters, visit, and learn about aging at the Lakewood Ranch facility.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dr. James Reed
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 22, 2022
Concierge service Reed Medical Group to open on Longboat Key

Dr. James Reed will start seeing patients on March 1 at his north-end office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, looks forward to ensuring the safety of students, expanding programming and addressing growth in the county. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2022
Manatee superintendent focuses on progress in the new school year

From academics to programming and construction, Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders says she looks forward to a new school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2010
Honoring Our Eagle

The male bald eagle at the nest on Pope Road by Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community died recently. His mate is seeking another partner to help raise their two eaglets.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 16, 2010
Cooperstown fever hits East County teams

The East County's Diamond Dawgs and the Suncoast Reebok are competing in the 2010 American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament through June 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre opened its doors 24 years ago.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 18, 2012
Scene & Heard

McCurdy preps for 'Today' show close-up; YouthArts Fest puts creativity on display; Jazz Juvies blends hot rhythms with Fuzión

  • Arts + Culture
Patricia Wilson, Tara Raven, Ngan Gilkison and Jaden Hair are eager to educate the public about organic, sustainable farming.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: SmartFarm takes root

Four women are working to build a sustainable, organic community farm and educational facility in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 30, 2013
Social Studies: Pauline Joerger

Although she's originally from Germany, Pauline Joerger's Sarasota roots date back more than 100 years, and she's continuing to plant new ones with her two daughters.

  • Arts + Culture
Thanks to the success of my first attempt at buche de Noel (yule log cake), I am now committed to making it every year.
  • By Columnist . |
  • November 21, 2019
The Jolly Rancher: The Holiday Roller Coaster

Thoughts on surviving the steep ups and downs of the holidays, finishing the ride and actually looking forward to next year.

  • LWR Life
TJ Goelz and the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs have seen plenty of players recruited to NCAA Division 1 schools.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2018
New rules prevent softball players from being recruited until their junior year

Area coaches have mixed feelings on the changes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Anna Brugmann Jane Forsyth and Arny Berger of Lexington, Mass., were visiting Sarasota for five days and wanted to see the Marc Chagall exhibit at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The exhibit pairs fine art with horticulture.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 27, 2017
Growth blooms at Selby

The Sarasota institution sees an uptick in visitors and revenue with its new strategy to attract visitors and keep them returning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Electric vehicle owner Jim Johnson with his Cadillac ELR at the 2014 Electrify the Island.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 9.10.15

Sarasota events for the week of September 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Friends placed a copy of this photograph of Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran at the site of their death.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2015
East County celebrates lives of Lakewood Ranch students

Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran died tragically Oct. 10.

  • East County
  • News
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