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Impact 100 Council founder Wendy Steele with Impact 100 Sarasota President Jane Watt.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 21, 2018
Philanthropy group empowers women to give back

Impact 100 SRQ is an all-women organization on a mission to give away transformational community grants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The name willet is an onomatopoeia for this common shorebird's piercing call.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • September 24, 2021
Bird of the week: Willet

Shorebird's bill is longer than its head.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 16427 Daysailor Trail sold for $2,975,000. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,504 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 2, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 17-21 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Daysailor Trail tops the week's sales at $2,975,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
George Balanchine's "Diamonds" is one of three ballets that will be presented in Sarasota Ballet's latest program, "Victorian Winters." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 6, 2018
Sarasota Ballet takes on iconic 'Diamonds' and anniversary of 'Enigma Variations'

The Sarasota Ballet is keeping three legacies alive with its latest triple bill, "Victorian Winters."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 23, 2016
Total Control: 'Photography and Film Constructs'

Ringling College exhibit explores the world of constructed photography.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Lakewood Ranch residents to hit streets for homeless

Ranch Natural Discoveries owner Judi DeWalt is the organizer behind the area's first Tour de Ranch ride.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 21, 2022
Braden River High students host 'Night of Magic' cabaret show

The student-led cabaret show dazzles the crowd with a little magic.

  • East County
  • Schools
Alex Benson (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 17, 2022
McNeal Elementary reveals mural for 'trust' theme

Alex Benson had students build trust — literally — in his mural on the Lakewood Ranch school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioners James Satcher and Vanessa Baugh speak with Scott Hopes on May 25 after the latter was appointed county administrator.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 25, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners appoint Hopes to be administrator

Manatee County commissioners remove interim tag, appoint Scott Hopes as administrator.

  • East County
  • News
The proposed double diverging diamond design is projected to cost about $60 million.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2014
Legislature axes funds for I-75 fix

To accelerate the start of improvements, FDOT may need to find other funding sources.

  • East County
  • News
Detective Hercule Poirot (James Devoita, left) finds an unexpected mystery on his hands, and his friend Monsieur Bouc (David Breitbarth) fervently hopes he can solve it in "Murder on the Orient Express." (Photos: Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 11, 2020
Asolo Rep's 'Murder on the Orient Express' a theatrical joyride

Ken Ludwig's stage adaptation adda a touch of humor without losing gravitas

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Since January, the average age of patients hospitalized at SMH with COVID-19 has dropped from the 70s to the mid-50s, and the average age of those dying has dropped more than 20 years.
  • By David Verinder |
  • June 3, 2021
My View: Make the right call on getting a vaccine

Everyone who can should step up and help protect themselves, their families and the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Traffic flows at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 5, 2021
Sarasota roundabout construction set to begin in February 2021

Longboat Key leaders have expressed their concerns about how mainland traffic impacts the barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joy Mahler, CEO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, accepts a check from Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Board Member Garrett Shinn, during a ceremony Oct. 19.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Community Fund distributes $71,000 to 21 organizations

Since 2002, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund has helped 77 charities.

  • East County
  • News
American oystercatchers, black skimmers and royal terns on Anna Maria Island recently. Courtesy of Kylie Wilson.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 11, 2022
Shorebirds start arriving on Longboat Key

There's no nesting activity yet, but birds are starting to gather on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County resident Melissa Wandall, pictured with her daughter, Madisyn, speaks about red-light camera legislation. File photo.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 19, 2013
Tragic intersection to get red-light cameras

Manatee County has activated red-light cameras at four intersections, including State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Hurricane Irma in 2017 delivered enough wind to down trees and signs on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 25, 2022
Longboat residents urged to prepare, act during hurricane season

Evacuation orders don't come lightly, so follow them when issued, leaders say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jackson was a foster failure for Heike Caspary, who adopted him. He's a 6 year old Harlequin Great Dane.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 24, 2015
Great dogs, big problems

Local Great Dane rescue educates adopters about the breed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Club attorney sees no issues

Longboat Key Club attorney John Patterson said town staff has told the Town Commission the town has the authority to approve the Islandside project as presented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 21, 2020
Haven: On Display

Modern-day custom closets shift from a place of storage to a living space.

  • LWR Life
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