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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2010
Haile TSA team takes top honors

Haile's Technology Student Association team took first place in the district and state TSA competitions before heading to nationals this weekend.

  • East County
  • Schools
The church chose not to alter its sanctuary building, opting instead to build the events center that currently awaits construction.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 10, 2022
Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch begins expansion

The new construction project will introduce a 2,274-square-foot events hall.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Jack Duncan hopes for a new Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, revitalized buildings and Gulf of Mexico Drive as a community road in the next 60 years.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
Conversation with Jack Duncan

Jack Duncan is in the midst of his third and final commission term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 30, 2014
Sunday service

Storeowners in Sarasota County can't sell alcohol before noon on Sundays, sending some customers, and their money, across county lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Madison Wandall, right, shared some cotton candy with her cousin, Easton Wandall.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 7, 2010
Wandall foundation hosts Family Fun Night

From inflatable obstacle courses and cotton candy to face painting and hot dogs, the Mark Wandall Foundation Family Fun Night featured a plethora of fun Nov. 5 at Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch. All proceeds from the event benefited Safety Saves Lives and SPARCC.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nathan Benderson Park has event hosted international rowing events. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2020
Nathan Benderson Park named rowing favorite

Rowing facility makes top 10 list of 'notable' venues.

  • East County
  • News
Ryoko Sadoshima and Luke Schaufuss dance in Elite Syncopations. (Courtesy photo: Frank Atura)
  • By Sara Rachon |
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota Ballet shines in 'Serendipitous Movement'

The Sarasota Ballet said goodbye to two stalwart performers β€” Victoria Hulland and Ryoko Sadoshima β€” in their final program of the season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Class attending a talk given by Ogden Clark about bettering communications in neighborhoods.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 23, 2018
Summit stresses neighborhood communication

East county residents attend Manatee County Neighborhood Services workshop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A committee says the Bobby Jones facility is suffering from out-of-date irrigation and drainage systems, among other issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2015
Will the city invest in Bobby Jones?

An advisory committee is recommending $14.5 million worth of improvements to Bobby Jones Golf Club, but city officials will ultimately decide the future of the course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 24, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 24

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 24

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 23, 2017
Dick Cheney speaks at Van Wezel Performing Arts Center

The former vice president kicked off this year’s Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2013
News Briefs

Ice-cream shop opens on Main Street; County continues hydrant replacement

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 26, 2020
Bird Key Yacht Club hosts Neil Diamond tribute night

After drinks and dinner, the songs of the popular entertainer sparkled through the yacht club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 18, 2018
Cops Corner: Man finds gun on the beach

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sonoya Mizuno in "Devs." Photo via FX on Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2020
Binge Blog: Don't worry, you're going to figure it out

"Devs" and, well, whatever else you need, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mote hopes to begin construction on the aquarium this year and open the facility by 2023, but President and CEO Michael Crosby has said county funding is essential to make the project a reality.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 13, 2020
County to consider steering tourist tax money toward Mote aquarium

As Mote seeks $20 million in public funds from Sarasota County for an aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, the county could divert tax dollars from tourism promotion and arts programming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
Ranch district may limit access

Some supervisors on Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 hope to make the Balmoral Woods Boulevard transponder-only access.

  • East County
  • News
Danny Walker, a 2014 Lakewood Ranch High grad, has advanced to the Final Stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying School in his first season as a professional.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2018
Former Mustang rallies for first pro golf win

The win advances the former state champion to the Web.com Tour Qualifying School's Final Stage

  • East County
  • Sports
Marcelo Gomes.  Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2017
In Step: Marcelo Gomes to perform with Sarasota Ballet

American Ballet Theatre Principal Marcelo Gomes has performed all over the world. Now he’s immersing himself in the Sarasota ballet as a guest performer.

  • Arts + Culture
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