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1. The Cougars embrace each other after winning the state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2020
A banner year: Top moments from the 2019-2020 high school sports season

There were championships abound despite a shortened spring season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pat and Bill Kopcsak still enjoy telling a story of incredible kindness that allowed them to have a wonderful Christmas in 1976.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch couple tells Christmas story of kindness

Hitting a cow and damaged car doesn't stop a wonderful Christmas for Lakewood Ranch couple.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Longboat Key Fire and Rescue Department won second place in Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off. Photo by Anna Brugmann.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 11, 2017
Longboat Key Fire Association heats up chili cook off

The association placed second in Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manhattan Transfer will headline the closing night of the Sarasota Jazz Festival, which is celebrating its 40th year. (Photo courtesy of John Abbott.)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 4, 2020
Jazz Club of Sarasota goes big for its 40th annual festival

Week of events designed to suite every kind of jazz lover, including those who are and don't know it

  • Arts + Culture
“Beating the competition” is what motivates Conner Dutting-Morrell.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 2, 2013
Rowlett Elementary student races toward championships

Nine-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell has been named racing champion in the USAC Northeast Series in Jr. Animal.

  • East County
  • News
Gary Bergstrom taught Angela Horan to shoot pool even though she was using a left ventricular assist device.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
The beat goes on for heart transplant recipient in Myakka City

Myakka City woman finds a new heart, and the love of her life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 15, 2012
Zoning change could impact neighborhoods

The change could ease restrictions for non-conforming properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Duck confit, green onion blini, miso butterscotch and coriander.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 18, 2012
VIDEO & PHOTO GALLERY: Duck, Duck, Goose

Chef Steve Phelps and chef Derek Barnes partnered up Thursday at Indigenous' latest culinary underground event, "Duck, Duck, Goose."

  • Arts + Culture
Previously, the county has considered outsourcing SCAT operations to one of three contractors: TransDev, Keolis or First Transit
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 23, 2019
SCAT consultant points to potential partnership with Uber

Sarasota County officials want to make SCAT a more efficient but less costly system. One way to do that, according to an adviser, is to partner with Uber.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zalan Guilbert, 8, climbs on a rope structure at the Nathan Benderson Park playground. The playground soon will be covered by a shade structure.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 30, 2018
Another improvement comes to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota is building a shade canopy over its playground.

  • East County
  • News
Liza Ray, of the Miami Rowing Club, pushes off for the lightweight 4 race.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
Sarasota Rowing Club hosts Sarasota Invitational

More than 1,300 competitors competed in the two-day Sarasota Invitational Regatta event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 17, 2013
Restrictions will rock the boat

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a revised ordinance that Longbeach Village residents oppose.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gene Witt Elementary students Ashreeti Sharma and Yohki Paschalidis, both 11, are grateful to have strawberry milk in their cafeteria again.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
Students drink up lunch offering

After receiving a petition from students at Gene Witt Elementary School, the Manatee County Public School District is offering strawberry milk - while it lasts - once again at the school.

  • East County
  • News
Based on the town's current millage rate of 1.8872 mills, the town would generate $137,000 less when compared to a year ago.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2012
Longboat Key preliminary budget balanced

The town of Longboat Key's 2012-13 preliminary budget is balanced despite declining ad valorem tax revenues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The set takes up 3,000 square feet at the center of The Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2016
Kids: Are you Santa's hero?

Interactive Santa experience opens at mall.

  • East County
  • News
This is the last week of lane closures because of the tree removal on the Ringling Causeway. (Nat Kaemmerer)
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 11, 2019
How about Sarasota traffic cops?

The city of Sarasota should be thinking about the effects of roundabout construction on residents’ and visitors’ experience here. Some customer service with traffic could sure help.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The late Police Chief Al Hogle, Rob van der Berg, Rob Peltier, Casey Griffin, Logan Brisson and Mayor Jim Brown. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 16, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Who you gonna draw? Ghostbusters!; Family foundations grant $400,000 to Mote Marine; China Pavilion leaves St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Venice High teacher Mary Dembinski and her students work to plan a supply drive.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 28, 2019
Recruitment, retainment struggles in Sarasota County Schools reflect nationwide teacher shortage

Sarasota County offers warm weather, sunny beaches and the second-highest average salary for Florida teachers. Even so, the district — like many others — struggles with open positions, recruiting and retention efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball player Jack Kelley (white jersey) is in critical condition after a hit-and-run accident on Feb. 28.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2019
UPDATE: FHP arrests suspect in hit-and-run accident that left Lakewood Ranch High graduate in critical condition

UPDATE: FHP arrests suspect in hit-and-run accident that left Lakewood Ranch High graduate in critical condition

  • East County
  • Sports
The $21.5 million Siesta Beach Improvements are slated to last for two years.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 10, 2014
County launches Siesta construction website

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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