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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2013
Fresh Faces: Emily Perez, Michelle Last and Katie Wray

Lakewood Ranch High seniors Emily Perez and Michelle Last and junior Katie Wray are adjusting to their new role as the leaders of the Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 6, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'White Christmas'

Christmas comes early at the Players with 'White Christmas,' which runs through Dec. 22.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • June 2, 2024
Sarasota Music Festival kicks off its 60th anniversary celebration on a high note

SMF Director Jeffrey Kahane proves a brilliant pianist and collaborator.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By BayView Dental |
  • August 8, 2024
This One Habit Can Make You a Cavity Magnet.

Habitual snackers, brace yourself.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 10, 2023
Manatee residents pay it forward for Thanksgiving

Woodland Community Church hosts a food collection drive-thru on Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 9, 2025
Run club at local craft beer bar grows to hundreds in size

99 Bottles' Run Club has become a fitness and social hangout for the local community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 8, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Emma Lynch

Lynch is one of the 12 fastest 11- to 12-year-old swimmers in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 26, 2023
Religious congregations of Longboat share in fellowship with interfaith service

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted six congregations for the 43rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service to remind everyone the meaning of giving thanks and sharing in community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 10, 2024
Construction vehicle whacked traffic cones

Residents call police to report a crush-cones-and-run case. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 22, 2025
Pioneering 'living wall' project comes to Longboat's Bayfront Park

Meant to encourage filter-feeder growth along the bayshore, this innovative project is breaking ground on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory has an edgy condensation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" making the rounds at Florida schools and select performing arts venues.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 6, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bronwyn Leggett

The junior goalkeeper has been a stalwart in net for Riverview girls soccer.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2020
No popping the Rotary Club's energy balloon in Lakewood Ranch

Observer columnist Jay Heater writes about the efforts of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2010
Ranch resident first contender for judge's seat

Attorney Thomas Krug is hoping to trade his role as a prosecuting attorney for a spot on the judge's bench.

  • East County
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  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 5, 2020
Soliloquy and song from the 'Sceptered Isle'

Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, Urbanite Theatre double-team Shakespeare in 'British Night'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 18, 2019
Town lobbyist protects Longboat Key interests at state level

David Ramba focuses on issues like beach re-nourishment and short-term vacation rentals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 7, 2019
Sand castle competition hits Siesta Key Beach.

It was the 47th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 2, 2016
Summer of learning

ODA students travel abroad for human rights summit.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 30, 2017
Made with Love: Sarasota man honored for eight decades of craftsmanship

George Luzier has been making high-quality wooden boats for 80 years, and this summer, his work was awarded national recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Beauty secrets: the faces of Plymouth Coiffeur

Plymouth Harbor residents rely on salon for beauty secrets and friendship.

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