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Lakewood Ranch senior Lauren Owen goes up for a block during the Lady Mustangs 3-0 victory over Sarasota Sept. 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Volleyball vs. Sarasota

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-18, 25-18, 25-20 Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 28, 2013
State considers selling land at Manatee State Park

A preliminary surplus-lands list from the State Department of Environmental Protection includes Manatee State Park land on a list of 5,300 acres in Florida that the state will potentially sell. The move is part of a plan to buy property with greater conservation value.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 23, 2013
TEDx comes to USF Sarasota-Manatee

TEDx comes to USF Sarasota-Manatee

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jean Blackburn will present several works in Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery's "New Work x 3." Painting by Jean Blackburn and graphic adaptation by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 28

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Matthew Graybil — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 6, 2018
Chopin Project artist performs new take on classic Debussy works

Pianist Matthew Graybil will perform a concert titled “Debussy: His Friends and Enemies” April 10 at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Arts + Culture
Joann Schoenbaum Miller, Phil King and Karen Holbrook hold a framed article referencing Phil’s estate gift and which shares a picture of Phil and Betty. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 11, 2019
Phil King starts new scholarship in honor of late friend, Betty Schoenbaum

Seth Morano gets another standing ovation, Black Tie is taking nominations for season standouts and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Architect rendering of the new entry pavilion. Rendering done on Lumion courtesy of DSDG Architects.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 19, 2019
Save Our Seabirds plans expansion on City Island

Renewed entry and education facilities are in the cards for the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 7, 2020
School board undecided on superintendent search

Board members agreed on a salary range and base qualificationsbut still do not know when the new candidate will officially be chosen.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 26, 2012
Commission denies Mote's request for bigger nest egg

Mote will continue its turtle-monitoring activities Key-wide despite a lack of funds but hopes that the town will consider long-term funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gail Condrick now sits on the board of directors for Veriditas, which aims to create personal growth through the labyrinth experience.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 19, 2018
Longboater aims to create labyrinth awareness

LBK’s Gail Condrick recently was named to the Veriditas board of directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Holland and Linda Jacob work to clean up the pavilion at Gillespie Park in advance of an event Wednesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2014
Gillespie Park faces homeless problem

The latest area to see issues arise from a new homeless population, Gillespie Park residents hope the city will take action on their behalf.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allan Goldfarb and Earl Gordon
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 7, 2020
Earl "The Pearl" Gordon dies at age 87

Gordon served as president of Temple Beth Israel and was active in his community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Welcome back: Since you Left ...

There's no pop quiz. It's our way of saying: Welcome back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 13, 2019
Apparently, it's OK when Democrats use voter registration

Debate goes on over County Commission's plan to draw new districts.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A mobile home park and commercial properties in Gulf Gate were evacuated following a gas leak this morning. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2017
UPDATE: Gas leak causes closures, evacuations on Gulf Gate Drive

The county has reopened Gulf Gate Drive after authorities responded to a gas leak this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2019
Close to the edge

Theatre Odyssey’s second annual One-Act Play Festival gets edgy with powerful short-form theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer Ahearn-Koch has been an active member of her North Trail neighborhood association for 15 years.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2016
Neighborhood leader enters City Commission race

Jennifer Ahearn-Koch, a former member of the city’s Planning Board and president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, is running for an at-large commission seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 26, 2019
Tencon Beach condos undergoing renovations

The total cost of the projects comes to around $1.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Model homes are available for viewing throughout the East County area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2016
Lakewood Ranch claims half of Manatee's growth

Home values rose 8.31% countywide over 2015 values.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • June 7, 2012
Out of the house and into the art gallery: tips for parents on engaging kids at the museum

Out of the house and into the art gallery: tips for parents on engaging kids at the museum

  • Arts + Culture
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