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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2010
DCA holds code change hearing

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments from the town of Longboat Key and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition Tuesday about code changes the town approved in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioners Alan Maio and Christian Ziegler stand on both sides of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen, who cuts the ribbon to open the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard extension March 2.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2020
Extension vision finally realized between Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota

Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch gain another connection as the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard extension opens Monday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
County won't add code enforcement officer

Sarasota County Planning and Development Services Executive Director Rob Lewis said overtime weekend hours to police the noise ordinance are being considered.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Vocal Spectrum performed for the students at three area schools on Friday. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 2, 2022
Chorus of the Keys leads student outreach outing

Chorus of the Keys brought a secret weapon, barbershop quartet Vocal Spectrum, to entertain area students last week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
Big lessons for little ranchers in Lakewood Ranch

Eleven children participate in Lakewood Ranch High Future Farmers of America's first summer camp.

  • East County
  • Schools
University Park Country Club resident Carol Shabe has kept off more than 100 pounds through healthy eating, portion control and exercise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area woman recommends to trade fad diets for simple lifestyle changes

Carol Shabe in University Park shows lifestyle changes reap longterm benefits.

  • Health
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 14, 2018
New lines give new use to Longboat tennis courts

Longboat Key Public Works Department painted pickleball lines and purchased portable pickleball nets for a Bayfront Park tennis court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2011
East Manatee Wrestling Club set to kickoff season

The East Manatee Wrestling Club will kick off its season from 5:45 to 7 p.m., Jan. 3 in the wrestling room at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Greenbrook's Sheila White takes notes while learning about how to grow a garden in Florida.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 17, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Intro to Gardening sprouts interest

Lakewood Ranch residents learn tips on how to grow a vegetable garden in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jenifer C. Back DMD |
  • November 1, 2019
The Truth about Gum Disease

The Truth about Gum Disease

  • Health
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  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
Political group behind proposed charter identifies contributors

It's Time Sarasota, the group behind a push for a new city charter and an elected mayor position, has identified the individuals who helped draft its proposed charter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The historic Leonard Reid House will be moved this week from the Rosemary District to Newtown, where it will become Sarasota African American cultural center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 25, 2022
Historic Leonard Reid House on the move to Newtown

After it arrives from the Rosemary District to its new site in Newtown, the home of the "right-hand man" to Sarasota's first mayor will become home to a new Sarasota African American cultural center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 5, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Nude? Or not nude?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
Longboat Key boil water notice rescinded

As of Sept. 14, residents can resume normal water usage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The German exchange students enjoyed Siesta Key Beach with their American hosts.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview introduces America to German exchange students

Sixteen students from Freiburg, Germany, participated in German American Partnership program to promote intercultural understanding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Meals on Wheels PLUS volunteer Julianne Niebour, Meals on Wheels PLUS President and CEO Maribeth Phillips, Elks Secretary Brett Davis and Meals on Wheels PLUS Vice President Judi Bjork at the 2019 shoebox collection.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 3, 2020
Meals on Wheels collecting gifts for Manatee County seniors

Drive-thru gift collection for Manatee County seniors coming to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
School Board member Scott Hopes met with a parent at Braden River Middle School Oct. 17 to discuss a parking issue. Hopes said the School Board needs to develop a strategic plan.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
Stokes, Hopes face off

District 4 school board race to change board dynamics.

  • East County
  • News
Tim Williams' Tesla has its charging port on the driver's side of the car.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 7, 2021
Longboat rejects car-charging grant

The town of Longboat Key would have been responsible for the cost of electricity as part of FPL's grant program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vicki Dworski, Don Walker and Melliss Kenworthy Swenson rehearse "The Prize" by Arthur Keyser.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 14, 2019
Senior Friendship Center to hold Holiday Extravaganza performance

The "Holiday Extravaganza" will run from Nov. 19-22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A 630-square-foot space at the visitors center at Historic Spanish Point will house a library to serve the Osprey community.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2011
County checks out library service for Osprey

The community of Osprey will soon begin a new chapter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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