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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2014
Olympian to help open LWR gym

Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics will celebrate the grand opening of its new $1.8 million facility from 12-2 p.m. Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • News
Ellise Elmore, an Art Association of Palm Aire member, loves painting landscapes and foliage.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 19, 2020
Palm Aire art on display

Art Association of Palm Aire's art show gives residents an opportunity to showcase their creativity.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River junior Kate Walker swims the girls 100 breaststroke at the 2018 Tri-County Championships. The fifth-place finisher at states last season finished seventh here, after battling injuries.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2018
Tri-County Championships provide local swimmers with feedback

Lakewood Ranch swimmer Sebastian Aguirre and Braden River swimmer Kate Walker are on different paths as the Tri-County Championships give way to the FHSAA state series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 20, 2014
Key tourism figures show strength of summer season

Bed tax collections rose in May and June on the Key, but the figures don't account for the recent temporary closing of the former Hilton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Only two commissioners, Jen Ahearn-Koch and Hagen Brody, attended today's City Commission meeting in-person. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2020
City Commission talks reopening plans, business assistance

During a truncated meeting Monday, city officials discussed spending priorities during a public health emergency and the need for more COVID-19 testing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Actors perform in FST’s production of The Velveteen Rabbit in 2016. Photo courtesy  Matthew Holler.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 4, 2020
Sarasota theaters partner to bring arts education to students

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Florida Studio Theatre are bringing free arts programming to Sarasota County School students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Gabby Herrmann, who ran Royal Lipizzan Stallions in Myakka City, died at age 66.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2021
Myakka City grieves loss of ultimate showwoman Gabby Herrmann

Royal Lippizzan Stallions will persevere as Gabby Herrmann's daughter, granddaughter carry on in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 28, 2019
Cops Corner: No one at the helm

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The 75th Annual Labor Day Regatta will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 27, 2018
Red tide cancellations, rescues mounting

Save Our Seabirds has received more than 20 calls about sick birds Monday morning, while the Sarasota Sailing Squadron had to cancel this weekend's Labor Day Regatta.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Incognito" runs through July 8 at Urbanite Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 7, 2018
Daniel Kelly speaks his mind on latest Urbanite show 'Incognito'

The director of the Urbanite Theatre's “Incognito” shares his thoughts on the mind-bending production.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview grad Brion Whitley played in the NCAA Tournament with Murray State University. Photo courtesy Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2018
Racing to the top: Sarasota native talks his NCAA Tournament experience

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The City Commission expressed interest in using any damages from the lawsuit to help fund social programs.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2018
City Commission approves opioid lawsuit

The city of Sarasota has selected a team of attorneys to take action against pharmaceutical firms doing business in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 29, 2019
Really? Straws take priority over pensions?

Sarasota City Commission has its priorities wrong.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The women's rowing team for the University of Notre Dame practiced at Nathan Benderson Park Jan. 8-14.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
College crews christen rowing facilities

Harvard and Notre Dame rowing crews say they are excited about the training options available to them in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson presents a proclaimation celebrating the 20th anniverary of CYD to CEO Karen Bogues, Sarah Marin and former commissioner Shannon Staub.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 17, 2016
CYD celebrates 20 years developing young leaders

Sarasota County Commissioners recognize Community Youth Development on its 20th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charles Hayes set a new ODA school record in the 100-yard backstroke Sept. 9 with a time of 1 minute, 4.31 seconds. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Back in action

After a debilitating knee injury a year ago, sophomore Charles Hayes returned to competitive swimming last month.

  • East County
  • Sports
The tee areas were horrible in 2015 before Jon Whittemore and Kevin Paschall took over.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 26, 2018
Shot at greener Legacy in Lakewood Ranch

Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch completes $950,000 improvement project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 1, 2017
Citizens’ role in planning and development

STOP's approach is half right

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2010
Lakewood Ranch CDD budget workshops set

Meetings will be held April 19-20.

  • East County
  • News
Sue Kerr shows off a totem project featuring dogs.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
Art's on fire in Lakewood Ranch

Waterlefe resident's ceramics art on display during Spring Arts Show at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
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