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  • By Corcoran Dwellings |
  • April 14, 2022
Old Friends, New Name, Same Values

Old Friends, New Name, Same Values

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Folks still head out to the beach at Casa Del Mar.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 27, 2020
Neighbors drive summer tourism

'Staycationers' have replaced the typical vacationers from all over the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carolyn Angiolillo at her Aug. 12 book signing.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 1, 2021
Longboat Key author Carolyn Angiolillo shares her stories from Williamsburg, Brooklyn stoops

Angiolillo's first book is a historical fiction novel detailing the coming-of-age in New York City.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Holly Wright’s Forever Frogs is the latest venture for the Payton Wright Foundation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2011
Payton's memory inspires business

Lakewood Ranch resident Holly Wright, co-founder of the Payton Wright Foundation, is launching a new business, Forever Frogs.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, June 29

This week in Sarasota: Monday, June 29

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2009
Abandoned beach furniture will be confiscated

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson said the town is working to educate residents about beach furniture being left on town-owned beach property, which is not allowed under town code or state statutes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2012
IDA OKs funding proposal

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority voted 3-1 in favor of a 12-year funding proposal for its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
The Feb. 24 Community Transforum event was held to update the public on the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization’s long-range transportation planning effort.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2020
Planners present long-term vision for regional transportation

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is working with residents and officials to produce community-backed goals for the future of the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 27, 2022
Officials prepare for landfall as Ian sets sights on Sarasota

Barrier islands evacuate and shelters open as the forecast path of Hurricane Ian continues its eastward shift.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A home at 1915 Clematis St. sold for $2.95 million. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,161 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 17, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 31 to Aug. 4 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale on Casey Key tops the week's sales at $4.53 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office vehicles drive about 7 million miles a year, according to Sheriff Kurt Hoffman. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 12, 2022
Rising fuel, ammunition costs lead to spike in Sheriff's Office proposed budget

Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman cites escalating costs of essentials in part for a 14% preliminary budget increase and calls curbing patrol and firearm training unacceptable.

  • Sarasota
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Senior Brian Hershberger is a key post presence for Sarasota Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Blazers win by playing to team's strengths

Sarasota Christian's boys basketball team won 14 games in a row this season, a program record.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Some ponds in the Country Club have been showing signs of " brownification."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 20, 2022
Area scientists study why Lakewood Ranch ponds have been turning brown

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority enlists scientists from the University of Florida to help with the "browning" ponds.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Nick Racanelli brings his home remodeling experience to a retail operation, The Kitchen Source. It focuses on cabinetry and remodels of bathrooms and kitchens, as well as other storage-related needs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
EYE ON BUSINESS : Remodel business new resource in Lakewood Ranch

The Kitchen Source offers services for bathroom and kitchen remodels.

  • East County
  • Business
The Next Gen Conservation Program received a $10,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 17, 2022
Next Gen Conservation Program receives grant

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation gave a $10,000 grant to the Conservation Foundation that will go toward youth education.

  • East County
  • News
Rep. Vern Buchanan and Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President and CEO Brittany Lamont speak at San Marco Plaza.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 16, 2023
Buchanan pushes permanent daylight saving time

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said at a Lakewood Ranch event that people are waking up to the benefits of permanent daylight saving time.

  • East County
  • News
Donda Mullis and Ronnie Shugar in front of their downtown Sarasota corporate headquarters. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 15, 2021
Longboat Key couple enjoys the sweet things about life on the island

Ronnie Shugar and Donda Mullis, owners of Raw Sugar, have integrated themselves into a community that feels like home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy's Reece Whatmore, a senior, and Harper Campbell, a sophomore, are EarthEcho Water Challenge Ambassadors committed to educating people on how to protect local water resources. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 14, 2020
Ambassadors of change in east Bradenton

Two ODA students work to educate others on how to protect water resources.

  • East County
  • News
Historical Resources Manager Rob Bendus said it's important to preserve the county's history to add to quality of life.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 20, 2021
Historical resources department protects Sarasota County's history

As they celebrate the centennial year, historical resources employees reflect on the past and look toward the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cheers sits with her owner, Barb Davis. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2014
Dog days of training

The Sarasota Obedience Training Club will host the American Kennel Club-sponsored Responsible Dog Ownership Day.

  • East County
  • News
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