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Ron Massaro shows off a lazy Susan he made using the art of marquetry.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2015
Carving a new lifestyle

Myakka resident's artwork not just a chip off the old block.

  • East County
  • News
File photo. The force was strong with Jamie Murdick dressed as Princess Leia and London as Yoda during  the the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 20, 2016
Your Sarasota Calendar: Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota triathlete Linda Bayne gets ready to practice swimming with the Sarasota Storm at Siesta Beach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2016
Sarasota triathlete follows own rules on path to success

Her ultimate goal: Push her body to its limits

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Suzy Jane Hunt, Rick Miller and Marcel Jeannin in “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,” an immersive adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic 1870 novel. Courtesy of Robert Altman .
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 7, 2017
Finding Captain Nemo

Inventive adaptation of Jules Verne classic dives deep into the waters of imagination at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2014
ULI: The final report

An eight-member panel completed the report after a five-day study in October.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 21, 2011
Cops Corner

July 11 BMW omelet 9:59 a.m. - 500 block of Canal Road. Criminal Mischief. A man reported his BMW, which was parked at a resort, had been hit several times with eggs. The dried yolks ate away the car's clear coat, causing at least $200 in damage. Two miles away, another car was egged, suffering chipped paint. Technically speaking, these were two new locations of The Broken Egg.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
TOP STORY, DEC.: SMR sells Ranch Realty

Officials from the Lakewood Ranch developer said the sale is part of its long-term business plan.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Lynch, Jim Schwartz and Ethna Lynch, of Lynches Pub and Grub, at last year's Gourmet Lawn Party.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 18, 2015
Lawn Party set to break records

The Gourmet Lawn Party will be Dec. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles shows off the view from his restaurant’s roof.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2010
Mar Vista seeks second story

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles plans to add a second-story addition onto his restaurant in Longbeach Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 11, 2014
ULI issues final Longboat Key report

An eight-member panel completed the report after a five-day study of Longboat Key in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jayna Hertlein, 3, enjoys filling her bucket with sand as she prepares to make a sandcastle Feb. 1 on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
Siesta businesses boom in season

Businesses on the Key say the No. 1 beach ranking and warm weather are translating into a double-digit increase in seasonal tourist traffic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 13, 2010
Spanish Main homes install solar power

Two homes at Spanish Main Yacht Club install photovoltaic systems.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jennifer Rominiecki is taking decades of experience she acquired at some of New York City’s most prestigious cultural institutions to lead the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens into into its fifth decade.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 13, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Jennifer Rominiecki is planting roots

Manhattan native Jennifer Rominiecki had a good job at an iconic New York City institution. Then she traded it all to come to Sarasota for a chance to make her mark.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota County Commission also discussed inquires the county has received in regards to surplus property.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 9, 2014
County seeks more discussion on electronic signs

After reading a proposed amendment to an ordinance allowing electronic message signs, Sarasota County Commission voted to continue discussing the amendment until the Nov. 5 meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bryan McGregor started writing songs two years ago. The death of his friend inspired the song he played at the vigil Oct. 28.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 3, 2010
Overdose victim inspires Ranch songwriter

Lakewood graduate Bryan McGregor performed a song he wrote for Derek Spring, who died of a prescription overdose two years ago, at the Red Ribbon National Candle Light Vigil last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 12, 2010
Yoga moves help energize you for the day

This short, 5-to-15 minute, yoga-stretching routine is a great way to start the day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Homeless park on Pineapple

Nearby businesses say they are being harmed by the increasing encampment of homeless the past few months at Pineapple Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
ISLAND BEAT: Oh, what a busy beach it was for the holidays

With temperatures hovering the 80s for much of the holiday period, it was no surprise that the No. 1 beach in the country was a popular spot.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2011
East Manatee River Dawgs finish 5-2

The East Manatee River Dawgs 10U travel baseball team finished with a 5-2 record in the 10U Big Kahuna Tournament July 18-22 at the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

  • East County
  • Sports
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