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Results for: Puprime Referral Code "SAVE30" Get 10% On Trading Fees

  • By Brynn Mechem and Harry Sayer |
  • November 21, 2019
Artists create 'labor of love' at 10th annual Crystal Classic

Sculptors came from all over the world to compete in the competition on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Snider |
  • June 10, 2019
Loaded Cannon Distillery brings locally made alcohol to Lakewood Ranch

The distillery produces the full spectrum of spirits and features a pirate-themed tasting room.

  • LWR Life
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
Eighty a perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Eighty is perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale, who just signed a contract extension with ESPN.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • July 30, 2019
Peacock debate spreads its wings again in Longboat neighborhood

Longbeach Village peacocks ruffle feathers in a discussion between those who love them and those who support town efforts to keep the flock small.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 22, 2018
Dream Fulfilled

This home has all the luxury touches a buyer expects from The Lake Club. But it’s the details of its design that truly surprise and delight.

  • LWR Life
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 2, 2016
Hurricane Hermine fails to make lasting impression on Longboat Key

No reports of flooded homes; damage minimal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 11, 2018
For Myakka City 9-year-old, it's game on!

Landon Marazon forges ahead after serious accident.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 15, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.16.17

From Wine, Women & Shoes fun facts to an inside look at philanthropist David Chaifetz's birthday party, we've got your social news of the week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 22, 2017
Water safety emphasized on Sarasota area beaches

In a community surrounded by the gulf, the bay and inland waterways, drownings are again a concern.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Trustee proposes $625,000 Colony rec lease settlement

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is attempting to bury a Colony rec lease and also has its eye on acquiring a $23 million judgment from another trustee too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2015
Rival linemen ready to tackle district opener

Senior offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer of Lakewood Ranch and Alex Salguero of Braden River played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2015
School Board 12.10.15

Updates from schools throughout Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 13, 2015
Signing day

Eleven East County student/athletes signed national letters of intent to play at the next level. They share their goals of what they want to accomplish now.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
Our View: Traffic troubles

The picture is vividly obvious. Everyone can see the future: Traffic at Gulfstream and U.S. 41 and Fruitville and 41 is destined for gridlock. The imperative is convincing. Longboat, Sarasota and state officials must show what taxpayers expect: leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
Observed: FGCU students finally have an identity

It was another Saturday on an empty Florida Gulf Coast University - this one in February 2011, when Dennis Jones, an older man with full head of white hair, slowly walked back down the steps to find his usual front-and-center seat at Alico Arena.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 1, 2013
With Rhyme and Reason: Georgia Court

Georgia Court, owner of Bookstore1Sarasota, initiated a visit from U.S. Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin and poet Naomi Shihab Nye for a new weekend event called PoetryLife.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 6, 2014
Sowing the Seeds

Community representatives continue their efforts to educate the public about importance of plant life in stormwater retention ponds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2014
Commissioners discuss upcoming vacancies

With two city commissioners planning to resign in November, the three remaining commissioners will need to select replacements to serve out those terms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2014
International Alliance

As pen pals, Natalie Mount and Lia Silber illustrate a positive message of friendship in a war zone.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2013
Composer of note

Sarasotan Lera Auerbach's life is composed of unique opportunities that led her to become a composer and concert pianist in high demand.

  • Arts + Culture
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