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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 21, 2021
Lakewood Ranch softball rides offensive surge into state title game

The Mustangs defeated Miami Palmetto 17-2 Friday afternoon in Clermont

  • East County
  • Sports
Volunteers Joe and Ginny Del Castillo hand out food at the Stillpoint Mission.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2021
Fundraising for Bradenton mission continues in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith continues to raise funds for the Stillpoint Mission of Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Through a long-term study, Stephanie Peabody and her team hope to discover ways to better treat those with brain disorders and educate others how to protect their brains. Photo by Heidi Kurpiela.
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 23, 2019
Local Brain Health Initiative conducts groundbreaking research project on health of the human brain

A cutting-edge initiative aims to transform Lakewood Ranch into a global center for brain research and change lives around the world.

  • LWR Life
Broken window incident may have up to 10 suspects
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 15, 2023
Broken window incident may have up to 10 suspects

Police were unable to identify a possible large group of vandals who broke a homeowner's window with a brick. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rebecca McCullough trains a Lipizzan as it works through traditional movements dancing horses perform during shows at Herrmanns’ Royal Lipizzan Stallions.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 19, 2020
Preserving a Living Art

A family legacy intertwines with one of the world’s rarest horse breeds on a Myakka City ranch.

  • LWR Life
Mike Lasche says the wide, tree-lined streets near the Ritz-Carlton are ideal — which is why a narrower sidewalk with less robust landscaping next to Vue Sarasota Bay is so concerning to him.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
Residents, city staff focus on wider sidewalks

What are officials doing to make Sarasota more pedestrian friendly? (And what the heck are the sidewalks at the Vue going to look like?)

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2016
Mote foundation offers land to Longboat Key

On Tuesday, the Town Commission will consider pursuing the purchase of more than two acres of vacant land from the Mote Scientific Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students in the internship program spend time after school learning about  computer systems and working with the district’s IT staff. Photo courtesy Anthony Dolciotto
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 25, 2017
Internship program teaches students how to use computer hacking for good

Students work with IT staff to learn more about computer systems than they could in the classroom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
School administrators Bradley Warren and Cheryl Cendan spent a lot of time inside the Starbucks and Panera cafes meeting with hundreds of Lakewood Ranch parents. Cendan shows the school’s mascot — an eagle. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2022
New charter school opens for Lakewood Ranch students

Enthusiasm soars for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, a charter school built on the WISH model, which stands for wellness, innovation, science and health.

  • East County
  • Schools
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 13, 2013
Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 13

Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 13

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County President and CEO Brian Hersh, incoming Visit Sarasota County President and CEO Erin Duggan and Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County President and CEO Erin Silk.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 24, 2023
New Sarasota County leaders meet the community

A panel discussion and members mixer was held at CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Dance instructor Daisy Saunders, 75, and student Helen McBean, who, at 88 years old, is a regular in Saunders' classes
  • By James Peter |
  • July 28, 2023
Health fair encourages seniors to stay in motion

The Senior Friendship Centers Wellness in Motion Health and Services Fair drew a crowd for dance and fitness demos and outreach from 20 vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key beaches were not crowded in early December.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 7, 2022
Busy season arrives on Longboat Key

Longboat's tourist time looks hearty with Southwest Florida vacationers scrambling to find winter accommodations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The bunkers at Heritage Harbour now have collars of thick grass that adds to the beauty of the course.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 1, 2022
Heritage Harbour of Bradenton has high expectations for lower scores

The Heritage Harbour Golf Course in East County reopened in November after a $2 million renovation.

  • East County
  • 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
Michael Taaffe, the chair of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, sees great potential in the park. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 17, 2022
Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy chair shares bright future for the park

Michael Taaffe, the chair of the Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy, shares his dreams to make Benderson Park a thriving gathering spot for the surrounding community.

  • LWR Life
Kai Haines, 6, shows why he's called "Krazy Kai" as he completes a bar spin at Payne Park. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 15, 2022
Viral scooter prodigy learns his craft at Payne Park

"Krazy Kai" Haines, 6, has 61,400 followers on Instagram and has earned the attention of extreme sports stars like Tanner Fox and Nitro Circus.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Santino's Gourmet Pizzeria, Italian Bistro & Pub owner John Cox enjoys meeting customers and seeing the enjoy the food.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch area pizzeria offers more than pizza

Longtime restaurant manager serves up personal favorite recipes at Santino's.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins |
  • March 15, 2019
FIGHTING OVER MONEY

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More than 50 people filled every seat was filled in the Town Hall chamber.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 19, 2018
Longboat P&Z Board OK's Colony redevelopment plan

Unicorp National Developments is scheduled to testify before the Planning and Zoning Board at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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