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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 12, 2020
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament brings out Longboat Key's friendly competition

From Jan. 10-12, players vied for the top spots in the 20th annual tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 24, 2020
Love can't hurt in East County

Braden River Middle School students are challenged to carry the love on campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2017
Mote to display artistic sea debris

The sculptures are made out of sea debris found on the Oregon coastline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 2, 2017
Single day tickets for World Rowing Championships in Sarasota now on sale

The Mall of University Town Center in Sarasota will partner with World Rowing Championships to sell tickets.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 2, 2015
Hidden in Plain Sight: "If These Spasms Could Speak" at Florida Studio Theatre

With his one-man play, Robert Softley Gale explores what it means to live with a disability

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 10, 2013
Sarasota Open brings top-tier tennis to Longboat Key Club

The tournament includes both veteran standouts and up-and-coming players.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 11, 2013
Sarasota Open brings top-tier tennis to Longboat Key Club

Sarasota's tennis enthusiasts won't have to wait much longer to watch a few of the world's best players compete in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 17, 2014
Sidelines

The Lady Thunder volleyball prevails; Rosedale pro to hold demonstration clinic; Braden River Pirates to hold golf tournament

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 7, 2021
Tidewell Foundation donors encouraged to keep promises in Lakewood Ranch

Tidewell Foundation president inspired by internationally known humanitarian Alex Sheen.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 24, 2020
Commissioners discuss single-member districts, future of county elections

After the 2020 elections, commissioners want to gauge public opinion on single-member districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 6, 2022
Local couple illuminates Selby Gardens for 'Lights in Bloom'

Carolyn and Phil Babas are the couple who design the annual holiday spectacle at Selby Gardens. And they're not sure they ever want to retire.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 29, 2024
Attorney alleges Battie had prior knowledge of hoax racist Facebook post

The attorney for Kelly Franklin says evidence shows that Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie was aware of the hoax nearly a month before presenting it at a meeting.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 14, 2012
Circle will seek BID extension

St. Armands Business Improvement District Chairman Marty Rappaport is proposing a 10-year extension of the BID more than two years after a referendum for such a measure failed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2012
Circle will seek BID extension

St. Armands Business Improvement District Chairman Marty Rappaport is proposing a 10-year extension of the BID more than two years after a referendum for such a measure failed.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 13, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from East County.

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  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 28, 2010
'OUR LITTLE MIRACLE'

The day after Christmas, Lakewood Ranch 10-year-old Rachael Jaworski collapsed in her bathroom with two brain aneurysms and a ruptured arterio-venous malformation. To date, her doctors have not been able to find a solution.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota event organizers sort out COVID-19 strategies

Although the city is restricting special events through March, some local gatherings are still moving forward.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 13, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Jennifer Rominiecki is planting roots

Manhattan native Jennifer Rominiecki had a good job at an iconic New York City institution. Then she traded it all to come to Sarasota for a chance to make her mark.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 19, 2021
MCAT explores service options for Lakewood Ranch

MCAT, which last served Lakewood Ranch in 2016, might consider an on-demand service in the near future.

  • East County
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 28, 2014
Golden Anniversary

As the Sarasota Music Festival turns 50, its founder, Paul Wolfe, is proud to see his students become masters.

  • Arts + Culture
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