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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 7, 2020
Del Webb walk-a-thon raises nearly $20,000 to fight breast cancer

Participants at the first annual Del Webb Women's Club breast cancer walk-a-thon were mask-laden and socially distanced

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Founded by Anthony Petalia, Tralia offers Detroit-style and “sourdough rounds” that resemble traditional Neapolitan pizza.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2023
Pop-up pizza maker finds permanent home in Gulf Gate

Tralia, already offering takeout and delivery, is expected to open its first brick-and-mortar pizzeria for dine-in next month.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Tim Clarke has been a member of Sarasota Yacht Club since 1994.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 19, 2022
Sarasota Yacht Club commodore cherishes his new role

The Longboat Key bank and advertising executive calls his CEO-like volunteer responsibilities a "great honor."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robert and Jeff Toale say the Celebration of Life Center in Lakewood Ranch will be on the cutting edge of modern funeral home service.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2022
New Lakewood Ranch funeral home on the cutting edge

Celebration of Life Center is set to open in Lakewood Ranch with a rousing open house.

  • East County
  • Business
The Siesta Key Association will participate in the International Coastal Clean-up Day September 20.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 5, 2014
SKA to plan more social outings

Siesta Key Association members agreed to look into more social events for members and discussed the upcoming coastal clean-up day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shawna Hicks-Cranston, Elizabeth Cranston and Brad Cranston. Brad died unexpectedly Jan. 12. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 17, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance grieves after death of local businessman

Lakewood Ranch businessman Brad Cranston, who owned PostNet, dies at age 70.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
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Incumbent seeks re-election.

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  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 28, 2021
This week in A+E: Dec. 30 to Jan. 6

New Year's celebrations, plays, concerts and comedy dot the calendar in the first week of January.

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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 4, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Cole Maden

Cole Maden, 13, recently returned from playing in Cooperstown, N.Y., with the Sarasota Sharks 12U baseball team.

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  • News
Friday organizer Frank Sulzman and original Friar member Matt Zito are two of about 50 regulars who play each week.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Friars golf group swings into 25th year

The group, which is the oldest at the Longboat Key Club, is comprised of about 50 regular, experienced players.

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Hallie Monserez was a defender and captain on the Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team. She was named to the FHSAA/Florida Dairy Farmers All-Academic Team on April 6.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2022
Cardinal Mooney senior athlete named to Academic All-State Team

Lakewood Ranch's Hallie Monserez's 4.0 GPA and excellence in three sports earns her state award.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Longboat Key to host health fair

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 10, town employees and any residents with Florida Blue health insurance can get health tests done.

  • Longboat Key
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Kevin Young and MaryAnne Young with the New College Foundation are thrilled to receive a $159,000 grant from Adell Erozer, Robert Blalock and Burdette Parent with the Bishop Parker Foundation. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 21, 2022
Scholarship program sends more Manatee students to New College

Bishop Parker Foundations provides $159,000 for scholarships for Manatee County students headed for New College of Florida.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Florida Design Works |
  • July 5, 2021
Make A Splash with Designer Pool Tile/Stone

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As the county funds more large scale projects, less funds are being allocated to tourism promotion.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2020
Tourist Development Council expects slower gains

Because money is being diverted to pay for capital projects, there is less available money to market Sarasota County

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophie and Lucy won the most patriotic prize in 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 7, 2021
Freedom Fest celebration and parade is on in Longboat Key

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the town of Longboat Key to cancel its 2020 Fourth of July festivities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Country Meadows' Jason and Karen Olivier have dealt with the ups and downs of Karen's MS.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2020
Bradenton woman tells story of perseverance during MS Awareness Week

Bradenton woman tells her story of triumph over multiple sclerosis.

  • East County
  • News
Although SRQ averages between five and six commercial aircraft operations an hour, it has approximately 160,000 operations a year — about 18.5 takeoffs and landings per hour, including private aircraft.  (Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 17, 2022
Apartments at former Sarasota Kennel Club approach approval

The Sarasota City Commission approves first reading of ordinances to help pave the way for apartment developer Aventon to build a multifamily community at the site of the former dog track.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the USA Swimming Nationals at Stanford University in 2019. It was the sixth fastest time in the world last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 12, 2020
Weyant and other Olympic hopefuls swim in Sarasota

Lochte among those expected for the 2020 Toyota U.S. Open.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 24, 2022
Sarasota remains No. 9 on Top 10 Best Places to Live list

For the second straight time, the city is ranked ninth on U.S. News & World Report's most desirable places to call home and No. 1 in Florida.

  • Sarasota
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