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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
Gold Coast Eagle President John Saputo, right, expands his company.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 3, 2014
Gold Coast Eagle acquires Ohio-based distributorship

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 12, 2017
Circle members preview Ringling’s new photography exhibit

Roughly 70 top donors gathered to be the first to view Aftermath: The Fallout of War — America and the Middle East on Oct.11 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
Key Niners President Debbie Rand, Bonnie Chisling and Shelly Lazarus
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 15, 2019
Key Niners toast to new members

The women's golf group welcomed their new members at a brunch on Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber, 88, still walks every day and comes up with designs for a future Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2015
Where is “Murf” Klauber now?

Five years after the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort’s closing, longtime owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber and daughter Katie Moulton still talk Colony every day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea said conference space above the future Lakewood Ranch library could eventually be turned into a second level for the library. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2020
Manatee County talks new level at library in Lakewood Ranch

Could a future library also service meeting space needs in Manatee County?

  • East County
  • News
During a two-week camp this winter, 32 area students in grades three through 10 created an eight-minute science fiction film titled “Color Me Invisible,” which pushes the theme of being true to yourself.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 28, 2012
Inspired Minds gives students a voice

The program will host a red-carpet event and screening, during which the kids will premiere their new film, 'Color Me Invisible.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Capt. Sandy McIver has taken over command of District 3.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2020
District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader

District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader in Capt. Sandy McIver.

  • East County
  • News
Dark Horse, the white truffle kolsch developed by student Dennis Metz and his team, is worth $200 a bottle. Urbani Truffles donated 14 ounces of truffles.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 8, 2015
Hops to the top

University class teaches students about the science of beer and craft brewery management.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 20, 2020
Haven: Sweet Sanctuary

A traditional home in The Lake Club shines during nontraditional times.

  • LWR Life
Wahib and Lois Habib
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 15, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church organist Lois Habib retires after 27 years

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church organist steps away after 27 years, but she won't be far from the keyboard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Student safety, finding additional revenue sources and alleviating overcrowding in county schools are items on Dr. Diana Greene's to-do list for 2016.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch

Manatee County Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene focuses on capacity and revenue issues in the New Year.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Drake struck a deal to relocate the cottages on vacant property on Broadway Street next to the Century 21 office at the entrance to Longbeach Village
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 11, 2019
Preserve Longboat's history

That history should not be forgotten. It deserves to be on display.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Whitehouses have been volunteering at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market for a collective 17 years. Fred, who is the market manager, has been there for 11 years and Grace, who runs the welcome tent, has volunteered there for six.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 21, 2019
Sarasota couple awarded Florida voluntary service award

The Whitehouses have volunteered at the Phillippi Farmhouse market for a collective 17 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 28, 2021
Sarasota's mask mandate takes full effect Monday morning

Measure would send students home for non-compliance with rule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rev. Brock Patterson
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2020
Rev. Brock Patterson leads Longboat Island Chapel

Rev. Patterson comes from Arkansas and takes the place of the recently retired Rev. Bill Friederich.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 6, 2018
What will grow Sarasota tourism?

Visitors who say good things about Sarasota constitute the big X factor in tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2009
Pending sales increase for Longboat and surrounding Bird and Lido keys

Pending sales increase for Longboat and surrounding Bird and Lido keys

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Aging in Paradise hires new executive director

Donna Dunio will become the first paid employee of the Longboat Island Chapel organization that was created in 2010 to help seniors and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Angeline Scottien, a biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission talks about coyotes.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 17, 2018
Longboat coyotes smart, hard to trap, expert said

Attacks on humans are rare.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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