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The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team, which was formed four years ago, includes about 30 rowers, who range in age from 22 to 64. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2013
Masterful

The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team will compete in the USRowing Masters National Championships Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Mirabella

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella allowed two hits and struck out 12 in six innings to lead the Lady Pirates to a 10-0 victory over Manatee March 5. She also went 3-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Commission to solicit town attorney services

The town attorney selection process will take four to six weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 23, 2014
Eagle nest proves costly

Being a neighbor to a pair of bald eagles isn't cheap.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Hardison. Courtesy photo.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 27, 2017
High school teacher advances career

your town

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 14, 2011
Pirate volleyball camp dates announced

Braden River High will host its Pirate Volleyball Camp July 25-27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 5, 2014
Kiwanis Club cashes in with Vegas theme

This year's Valentine's Ball allows participants to win prizes and children to receive scholarship money.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Neal Communities' Starlight at Woodbrook won six awards.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

The Home Builders Association Manatee-Sarasota announced recently winners of the 2012 Parade of Homes, which ran Feb. 16 through March 4.

  • East County
  • News
Director Greg Leaming will bring a hard-hitting take to Sophocles’ tragedy “Antigone,” at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, starting Oct. 23.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 9, 2019
Theater: Critic's Picks for 2019-2020

Sarasota is full of must-see live theater in the upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen breaks ground on Waterside Place in October. Four new tenants were announced this week.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2019
New tenants sign to do business in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

SoFresh, Kilwins, Foundation Coffee Co., The Yoga Shack become first tenants in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place cultural hub in Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Bajjaly plays the record of "The Drowsy Chaperone" for the audience and begins telling about the show’s history.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students are performing "The Drowsy Chaperone" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. at the school.

  • East County
  • News
Tim Mulqueen kicks a ball into the air while working with Orlando City SC goalkeepers. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch resident has drive to coach in MLS

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2009
TOP STORY, February: Campaign issue escalates

Commissioner Randall Clair contends his opponent is 'tainted' by voicing an opinion about the Longboat Key Club's $400 million Islandside renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Publix modified its site plan to incorporate the Planning & Zoning Board's recommendations for the property. Courtesy Rendering.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2012
Publix plans get green light

The commission approved three outline development plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers shopping center. The new Publix store is slated to open before Christmas in 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Letter to the Editor

We will miss the people at Publix

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"Wild Rose" is in theaters now. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 22, 2019
Jessie Buckley produces an unforgettable performance in 'Wild Rose'

The film follows a wannabe country singer/mom of two after she is released from prison and pursues her dream in Nashville.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Wawa is known for the quality of its food and its fan following.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 1, 2016
New Wawa slated for State Road 64, Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County received an application for the popular gas station Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 16, 2012
Developer announces Gulf Gate community

Taylor Morrison plans to open model homes in the Esplanade by Siesta Key in early 2013.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
LANNDS is the indie-electronic collaboration of Florida-based songwriter Rania Woodard and producer Brian Squillace performing at HMF. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 1, 2019
Harvey Milk Festival founder Shannon Fortner offers inside look at annual event

The 10th anniversary of HMF marks a shift towards more educational events.

  • Arts + Culture
Guests take to the dance floor at Asolo Rep Gala 2017. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Events to Attend in 2018

Here are our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

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