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Nyda Bittmann- Neville, the chair of Women of WaterCrest, and Cheryl Speaker, a steering committee chair for the group, organize events, field trips and charitable efforts for the Women of WaterCrest. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
Heart for helping in Lakewood Ranch

Women of WaterCrest collects donations to support Mothers Helping Mothers.

  • East County
  • News
Asima Palmer with Vince DeLisi
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Part 2

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club hosted its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, March 23, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church. The event, which featured a 50/50 raffle, benefited the club's scholarship fund and operational costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On the eve of a referendum vote, Longboat Key reaffirms political sign-posting policy.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 29, 2016
Longboat Key clarifies political sign policy as referendum nears

Political signs prohibited on public property at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Executives at the Women’s Sports Museum believe the preview center, which they expect to open at The Mall at University Town Center in the fall, will be a springboard to launching the actual museum in three to five years.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 20, 2020
If You Build It

The first Women’s Sports Museum is warming up with a sneak peek at the project through the creation of a preview center in The Mall at UTC.

  • LWR Life
Created by José Valle
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 10, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for a Beatles and rock 'n' roll revolution

The Sarasota Orchestra is preparing for a set of Beatles tunes, a change of pace from a steady diet of Brahms and Beethoven.

  • Arts + Culture
Center for Building Hope outreach coordinator Dianne Whitten with center volunteer Sondra Biller and Nancy Aft, of Smile Smart Dental Center
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to its annual Spring Fling Business Expo March 7, at its Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Buildings still being removed at former Colony resort.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 5, 2018
Colony developer's request for on-site sales office delayed for a month

Colony developer's request for on-site sales office delayed for a month

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 11, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: BRE

Students in Tracie Nissley's fourth- and fifth-grade classroom at Braden River Elementary discuss the difficulties of taking the FCAT.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 17, 2016
Republican Club welcomes Joe Gruters

The Republican Club of Longboat Key held its monthly dinner meeting Wednesday, March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mooney Coach Rico Antonio and sophomore guard Olivia Davis hug after the win.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball survives and advances

The Cougars are one win from the Final Four despite missing a star player.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 10, 2019
Suncoast Food and Wine Fest ages well in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands enjoy annual Suncoast Food and Wine Fest in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Badger Bob's Services Team |
  • April 22, 2021
Is it Time to Spring for a New A/C?

4 signs that say it is.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Players warm up Sept. 5 for the first night of competition in the Chargers Soccer Club Labor Day Tournament at Premier Sports Campus. About 1,500 athletes participated in the four-day event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2020
Is sports tourism back in Manatee County?

Hoteliers hope soccer tourney means momentum for sports tourism in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2010
Commission tentatively chooses whiter sand

The Town Commission also approved code amendments proposed by The Longboat Key Club and Resort, which make its Islandside renovation-and-expansion project more defensible legally.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino still has his Ladder 102 hat he wore as a New York City fireman who was fortunate to survive the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Former New York City fireman shares memories of the attack

Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino, a New York City fireman who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, says 9-11 stories need to be told.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Jordan Beckler. Photo from Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 12, 2015
Mote welcomes new scientist

Mote's newest scientist, Dr. Jordon Beckler, to focus on red tides

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 18, 2010
It's electric

Local businesses are starting to jump on the green bandwagon in order to trade their car engines for electric motors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 18, 2021
Build-to-Rent Model Offers New Lifestyle Options

This hot new trend puts the American dream in the reach of renters.

  • LWR Life
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 18, 2021
Dazzling Displays

The 10th anniversary of Holiday Festival of Lights illuminates UTC and beyond with lighted Christmas trees, fireworks, Santa parades and events for the whole family to enjoy.

  • LWR Life
Brad Jones, president and CEO; Carol Jones, director of residential services; and Alison Thomas, CEO, stand outside The Haven's Mary Jane House. (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 18, 2021
Charity Snapshot: Homes With Heart

The Haven has long provided residential services, full-time care, jobs and more for people with severe disabilities. By the time 2022 dawns, the organization plans to break ground on two new group homes.

  • LWR Life
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