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Brittany Lamont is in the trenches as the new CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance — and loving every minute. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 17, 2022
Down to Business

Brittany Lamont, the new CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, plans long-term growth for the organization.

  • LWR Life
Mercedes Matthews makes coffee and ice cream and may one day deliver it with the company's delivery bike.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 24, 2020
Coffee and ice cream shop offers work worth doing

The Rise Coffee Co. and Nye’s Cream Sandwiches business employs people with special needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County officials said they're aware of concerns about the time limit at the library, but they did not provide information regarding the process for potentially considering changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2019
Selby Library visitors raise parking concerns

Users of the downtown library have issues with the facility’s parking policies. Are county officials willing to consider changes?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Melissa Wendel is Sarasota's new procurement official.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 9, 2017
Sarasota County hires procurement official out of Manatee

Melissa Wendel has more than 20 years' experience in procurement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County deputy Joy Jewett and Centerstone peer specialist Sara Holloway walk through a homeless camp Dec. 14 in Bradenton. Centerstone is a nonprofit that treats people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 27, 2021
Manatee County adds homeless outreach officer

Day or night, new Manatee County homeless outreach officer answers the call

  • East County
  • News
Harmer will finish his service of the town on Feb. 6.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 30, 2022
Town Manager Tom Harmer reflects on his tenure

Harmer's final day with the town is Feb. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 4, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.5.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Although gyms are allowed to reopen across the state, the shared fitness facilities in some multifamily housing complexes remain closed.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2020
Coronavirus poses challenges for multifamily buildings

Residents and property managers in condos and apartments are finding ways to navigate shared indoor spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Asolo Repertory Theatre is based in FSU Center for the Performing Arts adjacent to The Ringling Museum.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • April 4, 2020
Asolo Rep, FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2020-21 seasons

Two canceled musicals from this season will get another chance next spring

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 22, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 24 to March 2

Art exhibits, operas, concerts and symphonies are all over the Sarasota schedule this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 2, 2020
“The Rhythm Section” is a bit flat and a little off-key

Blake Lively's performance rescues film from derivative directing and a convoluted script

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 2, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Whoa!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Members of the Braden River High School JROTC Raiders team celebrate their success at the state competition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 23, 2021
Braden River High JROTC Raiders team wins state title

The Pirates earn a 13th state championship in the Raiders competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
First grader Jordan McCarte listens intently as her reading buddy, Gia Giangrante, who is a fifth grader, reads "The Invisible Boy." Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners irked by proposed school property tax referendum

School Board of Manatee County and Manatee County Commissioners disagree on election date for 1-mill property tax vote.

  • East County
  • News
The move would be the first step toward allowing chickens in residential areas in Manatee County.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 11, 2013
Manatee Planning Commission to vote on amending code to allow chickens

The Manatee County Planning Commission will vote today on whether to modify a land-development code amendment that will remove "chickens/poultry" from the definition of farm animals.

  • East County
  • News
A twisted steel beam from the World Trade Center will be unveiled Sept. 11 at the Sarasota Police Station as a memorial to honor the hundreds of first responders who lost their lives 10 years ago.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2011
City's World Trade Center beam erected

The city of Sarasota will dedicate a steel beam from the World Trade Center the morning of Sept. 11 in front of its police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeanette Wirz and Larry Naddeo. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Sharing experience

Two Lakewood Ranch fishers want to share their knowledge with the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ricardo Acevedo, a college and career counselor, addresses seniors who received a $10,000 scholarship. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 2, 2022
Nine Lakewood Ranch students get a boost with $10,000 scholarships

Picerne Family Foundation presents grants to Lakewood Ranch High School seniors.

  • East County
  • Schools
The couple finishes a piece and rests it on a stand.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 29, 2020
Surf's Up: Sarasota couple launches surfboard table company

Richard and Gina Brahs put together custom tables in the shape of surfboards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The set takes up 3,000 square feet at the center of The Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2016
Kids: Are you Santa's hero?

Interactive Santa experience opens at mall.

  • East County
  • News
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