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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2019
Bradenton barber is a cut above the rest

Barbering instructor takes top honors in industry competition.

  • East County
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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • May 3, 2018
Why  Florida’s  Medical  Marijuana  Program  Is  Failing

Here’s a solution to fix implementation woes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 6, 2015
Q+A with Cyndi Seamon

Cyndi Seamon hasn’t been a lifelong turtle enthusiast, but when she moved to Siesta Key in 2002, she found her passion on a Sierra Club turtle walk.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 10, 2024
Mahjong at The Paradise Center improves cognitive skills, builds community

Carol Peschel mastered the art of mahjong and now breaks down the challenging game for Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2018
Fields day: Sarasota High boys basketball job stays in the family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 25, 2022
Lazy Lobster in Sarasota converted to Kacey's Seafood

The price of protein was rising, so the owners decided to make a change.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 12, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Lend Me A Tenor'

Marty Fugate reviews Ken Ludwig's "Lend Me a Tenor," which is now playing at the Players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 21, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.21.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2016
Benderson moves forward on Fruitville site

Developer will build a mix of office and multi-family units just north of the Celery Fields.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization finalist: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was named a finalist for cultural organization at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 8, 2023
Denied Siesta Key hotel proposals could be reconsidered by Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Commission approved moving forward on a study of a comprehensive plan change that would allow high-intensity hotels on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 issues to watch: 911 Police Dispatch

The Longboat Key Police Department is down one dispatcher and is about to lose another.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 3, 2013
Scene & Heard

Complexus is official; LBKCA hosts picture-perfect exhibit; Patron Saints

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2016
Good works from Public Works

Longboat Key Public Works staffers win praise.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2013
Selling tickets and taking names: Mike Marraccini

Mike Marraccini has taken the Sarasota Ballet box office from a room full of cardboard boxes to a real box office.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 3, 2014
Lasting Legacy

After 41 years as a coach, teacher and mentor, Braden River High Athletic Director Bob Bowling officially retired from his post Aug. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 16, 2011
Lewis reports for duty ... again

Terry Lewis has delayed his retirement many times because he keeps getting called to duty. The latest call came from Sarasota County government.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 14, 2013
Signing Day: Athletes commit to colleges

Nine Sarasota seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch forward hauls in USA Basketball invitation

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key building height limit: 65 feet or 80 feet?

The Town Commission will hear the case for each on Monday.

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