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Results for: Redotpay Referral Code "kbw03" Get 20% Bonus On First Purchase

  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 23, 2026
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer falls short of state final

Facing the nation's No. 5-ranked team, the Mustangs were shut out for the first time all season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2012
Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country takes a new direction

Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country team took second at the Barron Collier Invite - the first meet without Olivia Ortiz, who is out with a broken femur.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2012
Neighbors: China Smith

'The People's Champ' talks about growing up in Sarasota, giving back to his community and his plans to return to the boxing ring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch pro returns to the court

Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center Head Tennis Professional Chris Marquez competed in the 2011 Tennis Exhibition Tour for Charity March 12 at Jacaranda West Country Club in Venice.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnny Dawson

Riverview High rising senior linebacker Johnny Dawson, who received his first collegiate offer, from Stetson University, on July 6, talks the Rams' 2016 win against Manatee High and his relationship with frogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 26, 2018
Stage Door Studios asks public to cast votes — and a spell while they’re at it

The Sarasota studio is up for its first-ever Industry Dance Award, but they need your help to win.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Blazers volleyball plays up to their competition

Sarasota Christian is a small program with a big spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2015
Town seeks to bid adieu to erosion

With state permits in place, pending federal permits are the only hurdle standing between the town of Longboat Key and millions of dollars worth of sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
DeMarcay builder seeks change of plans

Five months after construction was supposed to begin, the developer of the DeMarcay on Palm is asking the city for an adjustment to its site plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 3, 2014
Apartment plans rile Palmer Ranch residents

Residents mainly from the Wellington Chase neighborhood voiced their displeasure during a three-hour meeting with the project's developer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
Big lessons for little ranchers in Lakewood Ranch

Eleven children participate in Lakewood Ranch High Future Farmers of America's first summer camp.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 23, 2016
Police say education is right approach for crosswalks

There’s a learning curve that comes with new crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 13, 2026
Public Works looks to past and future of storm management

Longboat Key Public Works Director Charlie Mopps appeared as the Rotary Club's latest guest speaker, giving insights into how the department operates.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
First-time author honors mom with children's book

Using the story of her own mother, River Isles resident Tami Hegge has authored a children's book about losing a loved one to cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 15, 2019
Scene & Heard: O3.15.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 21, 2015
Siesta Key real estate prices stall in 2015

The median sales price of Siesta Key properties decreased 3% in the first quarter of 2015 compared with the same timeframe two years ago, while average prices fell 17% compared with the first months of 2014. But, the time properties spend on the market co

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 21, 2022
Mote Science Education Aquarium will be built from the inside out

Manatees on the third floor and sharks in the hallway: The unique nature of the new $130 million Mote aquarium will require an extraordinary construction process, beginning in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 16, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Maria Shaw

The freshman runner talks getting the proper mentality and her favorite hobbies.

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  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 23, 2024
Longboat organizations bring healing opportunities for residents

All Angels By The Sea Episcopal Church, Christ Church of Longboat Key and The Paradise Center hold services for Longboaters to find relief and support after two hurricanes.

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