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Three days after moving to Lakewood Ranch, Waterside resident Erin Mason found the LWR Girls Who Walk club, which was started by Paige Venuto of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 9, 2025
LWR Girls Who Walk creates a sense of community through fitness

The Lakewood Ranch club began in March and has 140 members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key resident Barry Weisblatt wants to shake up the music scene in Sarasota with his WhiteLeaf Events.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 13, 2024
Siesta Key producer wants to add more music to Sarasota's arts scene

Barry Weisblatt is teaming up with McCurdy's for Music Mondays and also launching WhiteLeaf Private Concert Club.

  • Arts + Culture
Lee Gundersheimer performs in "In Remembrance" at Theatre Odyssey's Ten-Minute Play Festival in 2023.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 29, 2024
Lee Gundersheimer grabs spotlight with wide range of productions

The former artistic director of The Players is a commanding presence in Sarasota theater.

  • Arts + Culture
The Concession Golf Club Majority Owner Bruce Cassidy and General Manager Brian Weimann will be the key players in the club hosting the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Senior PGA Championship.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 5, 2026
Impactful moments loom for East County's sports landscape in 2026

There's plenty of reasons for local sports enthusiasts to be excited about the year ahead.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Stephen Brown's "Carnival of the Endangered Wonders" will make its world premiere in Sarasota.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 31, 2026
La Musica pairs two musical carnivals for its 40th anniversary

The chamber music ensemble will perform concerts at the Opera House and Mote SEA.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Phipps Home Design |
  • March 30, 2023
Today’s Homes Are Sophisticated, Yet Casual Entertaining Spaces

“What we’ve seen, especially here in Florida, is the gravitating toward a more casual, open great room style,” says Brian Phipps of Phipps Home Design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2009
Scoreboard 04.21.09 to 04.24.09

Scores and recaps from 04.21.09 to 04.24.09.

  • East County
  • Sports
Judilee Sterne's family in the old market place of Jerusalem. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 4, 2012
Neighbors: Judilee Sterne

Siesta Key resident Judilee Sterne went on a pilgrimage to Israel with members of her congregation, her children and grandchildren.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 7, 2012
Merchants market Village as bridge work begins

The Siesta Key Village Association has launched radio, print and billboard advertisements in anticipation of lane closures on the Siesta Key north bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A casual elegance brought people back to The Colony year to year.
  • By Katie Johns and Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Colony guests: Relaxed elegance drew people in, brought them back

While each guest had unique experiences, it was the community atmosphere that kept people coming back, former guests say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes to focus on water quality and changes to the gas tax when talking with White House officials and federal legislators.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2019
Manatee County commissioner schedules White House meeting

Water quality top of mind as Manatee County commissioners head to White House.

  • East County
  • News
Randal and Ray LaFlamme on his 81st birthday on Sept. 2.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2018
Ray LaFlamme remembered for work ethic and 'family man' personality

The former owner of Tiny's Lounge died Nov. 19 at the age of 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police issued an arrest warrant for a Beachplace woman's son-in-law after she reported $20,000 in missing jewelry and other items.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Police charge woman’s son-in-law for jewelry theft

A Longboat Key woman reported more than $20,000 worth of valuables missing from her Beachplace unit in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amad Brayboy
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2014
Sidelines

Orioles to hold Birdland Golf Classic; Golf pro to hold fundraiser for GSJGA; Monsters LAX gears up for spring season; SASA accepting scholarship apps

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High boys swim team scored 397 points to win the Class 3A-District 8 meet Nov. 2 in Sarasota.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
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Kudos: Lakewood Ranch High Boys Swimming; Lightning holds golf tourney in LWR; i9 sports season registration begins; LAX tournament accepting registration; Former Southeast star to offer training

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • January 8, 2024
Quality Care and a Supportive Birth Plan

“Education about what to include in a birth plan and an understanding of what our hospital offers can alleviate fears,” says Chrissy Coney, RNC, BSN, CLC, Birth Designer at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 14, 2018
10 things Longboaters missed while they were away

Welcome back! A lot has been happening while you were up north (but not all of it smells bad).

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction has begun on One Main Plaza at 1991 Main St. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 26, 2022
Trio of projects set to transform a portion of downtown Sarasota

The flurry of activity from three major downtown-area projects in the fast-growing, art-infused city is too much for some but just right for others.

  • Sarasota
  • News
AG Moody tries to snuff weed
  • By Adrian Moore, Geoffrey Lawrence, Madison Carlino |
  • August 16, 2023
AG Moody tries to snuff weed

Florida’s attorney general is trying to prevent voters from deciding whether the state should legalize recreational marijuana for adults.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
After the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County depleted its supply of vaccines, Sarasota Memorial Hospital offered up doses this weekend to members of the public who were 65 or older. Courtesy image.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2021
Officials monitor rising COVID-19 rates, vaccination rollout

With COVID-19 rates climbing this month, health professionals are working to slow the spread and sort out issues with vaccine distribution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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