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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 20, 2022
Newtown puts on Juneteenth celebration

The afternoon event was held June 18 in the heart of the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Jennifer Brigham had time to donate platelets, which takes about two hours. She came on opening day of the new facility.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Blood bank opens new facility in Lakewood Ranch

SunCoast Blood Centers hopes to double its donor base in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Tullio poses with her custom "AD4 Gray" (Another Day for Gray) license plate.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch mom becomes master marathoner to raise Duchenne awareness

Her final race — for now — will be Sept. 16 in Berlin

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 17, 2013
Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

  • Arts + Culture
The Shore co-owner Tom Leonard and now former co-owner Mark Caragiulo
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 19, 2017
Mark Caragiulo has parted ways with The Shore restaurant brand

A Longboat Key Shore location is expected to open this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andy Sandberg
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 22, 2023
Broadway stars join Andy Sandberg for Hermitage's 20th anniversary concert

Hundreds filled the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for the “Hermitage Turns 20: Andy Sandberg & Broadway Friends in Concert"benefit concert on March 20.

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  • By Parkinson Place Center |
  • August 11, 2022
Sarasota’s Parkinson Place Expands Its Reach to All Movement Disorders

Sarasota’s Parkinson Place Expands Its Reach to All Movement Disorders

  • Health
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Submerged vegetation in lakes at Braden River Nature Park have reached the surface of the water, after water levels receded. Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 7, 2013
Contractors battle heavy rainfall impact

Contractors are working to eliminate unsightly algae and submerged vegetation in Lakewood Ranch, after heavy rainfalls last month.

  • East County
  • News
Kit Harrington as Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 8, 2019
Binge Blog: Winter is here (in a sense)

"Game of Thrones" (HBO) and "Pulp Fiction" (Netflix) are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Captain's Platter, which consists of lobster tail, snapper and scallops, is one of Walt's Fish Market's most popular dishes.  (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 20, 2022
Walt's Fish Market plates fresh catch with meal fit for a captain

This fish market has been a Sarasota institution for decades, and if you ask fourth-generation owner Brett Wallin, it's because of the dedication to serving fresh food.

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
Town Commission considers aesthetics of new codes

The Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building Department frequently fields complaints from residents about aesthetic issues: torn screens, peeling paint and swimming pools that are not maintained, for example.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior quarterback Johnny Antonucci completed nine of 12 passes for 107 yards against Riverview. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2022
As regular season winds down, Sarasota high school football teams have work to do

Cardinal Mooney got a key win over Riverview, 14-7, on Tuesday night to help its case.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Palm Aire's Nick Barbi is seeking members for his new Science and Technology Society.
  • By James Peter |
  • April 8, 2023
Sarasota science club raises red tide awareness

The Sarasota Science & Technology Society will host a red tide panel discussion April 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Melissa Howard and Marina Wolf-Schmidt are hosting a fashion show, featuring clothing from Monkee's of Lakewood Ranch, to support Everyday Blessings' Springboard Program.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch fashion show to support teens aging out of foster care

Funds raised at the fashion show, which will feature clothing from Monkee's of Lakewood Ranch, will go toward Everyday Blessings' Springboard Program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ian Campbell has taken over the reins of the Well Wishes Benefit Polo Match from his sister, Pippa Campbell.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2020
Concerned Lakewood Ranch teens hold Sarasota Polo Club benefit to build wells in Africa

Lakewood Ranch teens combine to plan the Well Wishes Benefit Polo Match at the Sarasota Polo Club to raise funds to build wells in Africa.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's Roskamp Institute is delving into the possible physical effects of red tide on coastal residents.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 23, 2019
Local nonprofit wants to know how red tide affects humans

The Roskamp Institute is seeking volunteers and political backing for the study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nicci Kobritz, R.N., Nurse Practitioner Founder, Youthful Aging Home Care |
  • January 13, 2022
Three Signs that Aging Parents Need In-Home Health Care Assistance

It is crucial to know the signs that your parents need help at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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The dredging project is adding more than 120 feet of sand to eroded portions of the Lido shoreline. Photo courtesy John Cloud.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2020
Lido Key shoreline renourishment progresses

As Lido residents celebrate the addition of sand to their beaches, Siesta Key residents are closely monitoring the dredging of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city code has long prohibited signs advertising businesses from the public right of way, but enforcement has been lax in the past. The new regulations attempt to create a system that permits the promotion of stores and restaurants.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2015
City tests new downtown sign regulations

To allow merchants to post signs advertising their businesses on the sidewalk, the city is adopting a policy that will permit all citizens to post messages in the right of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Closure of a turn lane on eastbound Gulfstream Boulevard had a detrimental effect on traffic during the winter.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 20, 2020
Town leaders drive home point about Sarasota traffic plan

Sarasota city commissioners will have to consider another version of the Sarasota In Motion Transportation Master Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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