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  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2014
Bayfront Park playground closed indefinitely

The city of Sarasota announced that the Allen Play Area at Bayfront Park will be closed temporarily due to a public safety issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 20, 2012
All in the Family

Right-handed pitchers Jacob and Caleb Eyre are following in the footsteps of their father, former major league baseball relief pitcher Scott Eyre.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch football's toughest opponent is inactivity

The Mustangs had their week one game against Ida Baker High canceled because of scheduling issues.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 23, 2016
Barwin overshoots on guns

In the wake of incidents like the Orlando massacre, government officials can’t resist the urge to do something. But they always want to intervene in ways that restrict your liberty.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 6, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Michael Staikos

Cardinal Mooney sophomore Michael Staikos has been playing goalkeeper since he was 9 years old.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Lightning swim coach treats his team like family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2020
Binge Blog: It's almost impossible to get brains out of a cape

HBO Max's "Harley Quinn" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 6, 2020
Longboat Key moms recall fond memories of Mother's Day

Even if Mother's Day isn't always perfect, moms agree that any day spent with their children feels like a special day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2016
Focus on Film: Our Sarasota Film Festival picks

The 18th annual Sarasota Film Festival opens this week — what are you going to see?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 6, 2025
Floating day dock is coming to The Bay

To make the Sarasota's The Bay park accessible to boaters, the Bay Park Conservancy secures waivers to permit the construction of a floating dock with 18 slips.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2010
Golden arches may find home in Ranch

McDonald's is considering a site near State Road 64 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2018
County creates zoning rules for boutique hotel

The owner of a Stickney Point hotel gained approval to redevelop his resort under new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 20, 2018
Colony demolition delayed until late next week

The demolition of the once iconic Longboat Key resort has been delayed until Thursday, July 26, due to scheduling conflicts with the developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2015
Wider LWR Ranch Boulevard in gear

SMR hopes construction of the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Lorraine Road extensions can begin in early 2016.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 18, 2024
Meet the 'invisible' team cleaning Sarasota's sidewalks and statues

Gorilla Kleen staff describe the thankless task of cleaning landmark locations while the city sleeps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • February 10, 2012
Man Up Sarasota: a Confession Turns Girls' Night Out

Man Up Sarasota: a Confession Turns Girls' Night Out

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 5, 2021
The expanding musical universe of ensemblenewSRQ

The co-founders of the contemporary music organization continue to redefine people's perceptions of new music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 7, 2023
'Man of La Mancha' is a dream come true for Mauricio Martínez

The noted Latino actor/singer stars in Asolo Rep's twist on the classic Don Quixote musical.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 06.16.11

East County readers respond to news and opinions in previous editions.

  • East County
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  • By Ed Adams |
  • February 22, 2012
My View: Solution: Make Longboat Key the world's 'tennis mecca'

I'm part of the problem, but I have a solution.

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