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Results for: Bitunix Referral Code ''frxpkq" Get 20% Off On Trading Fees

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball does not take winning for granted

The Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs boys basketball team does not take winning a fourth-straight district title for granted

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2017
Riverview lacrosse player has double life as international ambassador

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 1, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Fourth of July

TWIS Tour Guide: Fourth of July

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  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 8, 2014
Volunteer Bill Johnson helps keep SANCA afloat

The retired CEO and attorney is the go-to guy at Nathan Benderson Park, where he volunteers four days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 16, 2025
Philly-themed bar marks one year on Longboat Key

Despite opening before the hurricanes, Guppy's is now celebrating its first anniversary of offering "Philly fun under the Florida sun."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 14, 2010
Passion for game drives Woodland director

Laura Torrisi, recreation director for Woodland church, competed in the Massachusetts Women's Open June 28-29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 28, 2018
What makes a 5-star hotel five star?

Longboat is proposed to get a five star hotel with development of a St. Regis at the site of the former Colony — so what does that mean will go there?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 12, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Please just go away

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Publix plan gets go-ahead

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers store. The store is slated to open in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 22, 2025
Boorish boater orders acquaintances to the beach

Two women find themselves suddenly ashore on Longboat Key, miles from their cars. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 27, 2023
Manatee commissioners say days of three-term leaders are numbered

Following the resignation of Vanessa Baugh from the board, only first-term commissioners remain.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: George Leibold

The Cardinal Mooney linebacker received an offer from Stetson University this offseason.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 18, 2010
It's electric

Local businesses are starting to jump on the green bandwagon in order to trade their car engines for electric motors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
East County retail business resurges

With several new businesses opening, both Lakewood Ranch Main Street and San Marco Plaza have reported their highest occupancy levels ever.

  • East County
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 20, 2015
Jorge Fernandez works to restore U.S.-Cuba relationship

The Longboat Key resident will make his 18th trip to his homeland since 1998 in September.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2010
County modifies tower ordinance

Commissioners adopted some changes to the telecommunications ordinance but kept a provision regarding citing preferences intact. The changes will impact an application for a tower in Palm-Aire, which came back for more review last week.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
What's Happening: Week of May 7 2015

Siesta Key Code Enforcement officer to retire; SMH gains Level II trauma status

  • Sarasota
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
Residents grapple with larger homes

Hudson Bayou residents say protecting trees is one possible way to preserve the character of their historic neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 9, 2012
Village upkeep under budget for fiscal year

Records show the county is on track to spend less than half of the $207,407 budgeted this year for upkeep of Siesta Village.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2015
Growth continues at Manatee County schools

Growth continues at Manatee County schools

  • East County
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