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The Sinning Sirens
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 6, 2016
Siren Song: Meet Sarasota's new burlesque troupe

Sarasota’s newest burlesque troupe is luring audiences with its seductive artistry.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High senior Elena Lopez is congratulated after driving in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Photos by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2012
MATCHING CROWNS

Both the Braden River and Lakewood Ranch softball teams captured district championships last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jay Bostic, who lives outside of Allentown, Pa., enjoys time on the water with his daughers, Cari and Camryn.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 12, 2018
Longboat to dredge 14 canals in the fall

Town plans to remove 15,000 cubic yards of material from canals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy junior Desmond Lindsay participated in the 2014 Power Showcase Home Run Derby.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Baseball: Giving Back

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Desmond Lindsay was one of 20 players from across the country selected to participate in the 2014 Power Showcase Home Run Derby.

  • East County
  • Sports
University Park's Todd Kleperis shows two edible cannabis products during his presentation at an event held in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 7, 2017
Will new industry be a hit?

Investors sought for the fast-growing cannabis industry.

  • East County
  • News
Vehicles line Ivanhoe Street, near Walt's Fish Market and Restaurant, on a Friday night.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
Proposed parking ban divides residents

Patron traffic from Walt's Fish Market has caused headaches for some neighbors, but no consensus on the issue has been reached.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kyle Scott Battie is leading the incumbent in District 1, while Liz Alpert and Erik Arroyo are ahead of the top vote-getters in the August primary for Districts 2 and 3. File photos
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2020
Battie, Alpert, Arroyo win City Commission races

Two newcomers and one incumbent are set to claim the three district seats on the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lorraine Road, which is unpaved south of University Parkway, will become a four-lane road that connects to Fruitville Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2016
SMR digs new territory

SMR begins Waterside, its first major residential project in Sarasota County this month.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office last week arrested 20 alleged unlicensed contractors as part of a sting operation.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2014
Sheriff's operation nets 20 arrests

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office last week arrested 20 men for charges related to unlicensed contracting as part of Operation Freelancer.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
SFF Programmer Magida Diouri and SFF President of the Board Mark Famigilo
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SFF Sponsors and Press Kick Off

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lawn buzzed with more than bees pollinating at the Sarasota Film Festival Sponsors and Press Kick Off party held March 13.

  • Arts + Culture
Nicholas Almeida, 11, is the goalie of the Gulf Coast Flames Peewee AA team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2016
Peewee hockey goalie swats away adversity

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 9, 2015
People with Purpose: Alex Miller

When it comes to philanthropy, Alex Miller values quality over quantity. The CEO of Mercedes Medical has been involved in Sarasota’s nonprofit organizations for the last 20 years. During that time, she says she’s learned that in philanthropy, it’s best to

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch senior James Rivera won the 300-meter hurdles (37.14) at last year's state championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2019
Mustangs' track star approaches final hurdles

He is eyeing another chance to shine at the state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 25, 2019
Junior League of Sarasota celebrates with color and fashion at annual Lilly luncheon

The sixth annual Lilly Luncheon and Fashion Show was hosted Oct. 25 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Katie Kandel, a fourth grade teacher at Freedom Elementary School, is shocked to receive so many donations. She received 11 packages just two days after posting her list to the Adopt a Manatee County Teacher page. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch community donates supplies to teachers

Community shows support for teachers with donations of classroom and cleaning supplies.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Bierstock’s “Honor Killing” runs through May 25 at FST.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 27, 2017
Live Theater: Critic’s Picks for 2017-2018

From the trials and tribulations of a Macy’s elf to a plot that’s a mystery to both the actor and crowd, there’s a wide range of entertaining options for live theater this season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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A twin-engine boat of more than 35 feet sitting on a trailer, wrapped in blue tarps, sits in the front of a Bayview Drive home 10 months out of the year. The boat is legal under town code.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2013
Subcommittee solidifies boat restrictions

A committee does not believe boats or trailers should be allowed to be parked in front yards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Revisit Mar Vista vote

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo by Jeff Fusco
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 13, 2016
On the Road Again with Hymn For Her

For this local rock band, home is wherever they park their Airstream.

  • Arts + Culture
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