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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Fernanda Flores

Fernanda Flores, a Lakewood Ranch High rising senior, talks Monsters Lacrosse and her future goals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 31, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Michael Cucci

The Lakewood Ranch rising senior talks overcoming injuries and his goals for the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • January 18, 2018
Laurel Park targets cut-through traffic

Residents of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood are concerned about the uptick in traffic associated with a nearby roundabout project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Despite bag shortage, county continues sand distribution

The county is running low on bags for the public, but residents can still fill their own bags with sand at three locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2015
GreyHawk Landing searches for pool potty crew

CDD supervisors are looking for individuals who vandalized the community pool.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 7, 2023
Hybrid police vehicles will soon join Longboat Key's fleet

The June 5 commission meeting saw the approval of the purchase of seven new police vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 7, 2013
Election: Atwell tries to take a 'well-balanced' approach

Mayor Suzanne Atwell, who has been appointed mayor twice, spends most of her time in her City Hall office, where she listens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2009
Commission wants more budget cuts

The Town Commission would like to see the $498,740 deficit eliminated and a millage rate that is as low as possible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 27, 2024
County delays new circuit court file storage building

Sarasota County commissioners task staff to explore the commercial real estate market for a better deal on an existing structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 22, 2011
Bijou Cafe celebrates 25 years

In 1986, Ray and D'Arcy Arpke, the proprietors of Euphemia Haye on Longboat Key, told them about a little restaurant named Bijou Cafe that was for sale. It was located in a former Texaco gas station. When the Knaggses saw it, they said, "This is it ... this is perfect."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Florida Senate — District 23: Frank Alcock

Alcock will face Greg Steube in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 6, 2018
Longboat arts, cultural and education center plan approved

The Town Commission approved what it now calls a conceptual plan for the Arts, Cultural and Education Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • May 12, 2025
The berry best places to celebrate National Strawberry Month

These eateries serve up treats jam-packed with flavor and the sweetest spoonfuls of sunshine.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 14, 2023
New College interim president shares his thoughts on the changes

No stranger to stirring things up, Richard Corcoran goes all-in on a transformation of a liberal arts college.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 11, 2025
Cardinal Mooney is state football champ again

The Cougars roar past Jacksonville Bolles to win their third title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 24, 2018
Art Ovation collaborative exhibits open in time for upcoming season

Two new exhibits at Art Ovation Hotel — one in collaboration with Alfstad& Contemporary Gallery and the other with Florida Watercolor Society — aim to broaden perspectives.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2023
New Riverview boys basketball coach seizes opportunity at 'special place'

Brandon Knecht is a Rams alumnus and spent seven seasons as an assistant coach between Riverview and Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch softball wins Class 7A state championship

The Mustangs run-ruled Park Vista High 14-4 on Saturday in Clermont.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player is among the best in the country

Lakewood Ranch High junior Ashley Pater has committed to USC, the national beach volleyball champ.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2010
Thunder hosts first district meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys cross country team scored 111 points to finish fifth at the Class 1A-District 6 cross country meet Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
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