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Brendan Bengtsson spins around wrestling partner Chase Knopf. Bengtsson is attempting to get wrestling-ready now that football is finished.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2017
Braden River senior wrestles with lost time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's Gwyneth Paget and Sarah King drop off shoeboxes. They are a part of Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's Crafts for Cause, which donated 150 shoeboxes and $365 to Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 3, 2022
Meals on Wheels collects shoeboxes filled with gifts for senior clients

The nonprofit's Shoebox Drive and Reception is a can't-miss event at the Lakewood Ranch Elks Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mark Meador began his career with Casa del Mar at age 23, shortly after Hurricane Elena struck in 1985.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Rising Ranks: Mark Meador

Longtime assistant manager Mark Meador is the new general manager of Casa del Mar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matthew Fox, Emilie de Ravin and Jorge Garcia on "LOST." Photo source: Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2020
Binge Blog: I have always been with you

"Lost" and "Community" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff recently revamped storefronts on Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 21, 2015
Top Story — January: White Buffalo owner mulls plans for nearby property

Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff is considering an upscale gun range or gun shop near the successful White Buffalo Saloon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Madelyn Fouche, 5, practices her kick during swim lessons from instructor Briana Lutzi, with School of Fish swim academy, at the John Marble Pool. Manatee County plans to modify and expand at the park over the next three years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2017
Five-year plan takes shape

Roads, parks main targets of half-cent sales tax funds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
P&Z begins to crack town codes

Recommendations for zoning code changes get unanimous vote from P&Z Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Ohana owners have put signage on their private property to prevent people from trespassing.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 18, 2021
Beach, interrupted: Owner of unique Longboat property ends public access

The Ohana estate seawall for decades has extended far enough to often be in the surf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • April 23, 2014
Much ado about makeup: Spring cleaning

Much ado about makeup: Spring cleaning

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Thousands visited Lido Beach on Sunday.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 19, 2020
As cancellations continue, Sarasota tourism takes dip

As popular tourist attractions remain closed, many have canceled their Sarasota vacations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The DID installed three flower baskets as part of a trial program one year ago. Now, board members are anxious to move forward with the Downtown in Bloom project.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2016
DID plants seed for downtown flower program

The Downtown Improvement District has set its targets on one major project this year: adding flower baskets to light poles in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Litwiller takes a three-pointer against Sarasota Military Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2018
Blazing a trail: Sarasota Christian senior is one of top scorers in state

As of Jan. 9, he was averaging 25.9 points per game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 6, 2021
We’ll probably never know

For the 74 million who voted for Trump, they want one thing for sure: to know the truth.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Retailers in the Village may now place their merchandise outside to entice passing visitors. Commissioner Nora Patterson hopes businesses will not violate the regulations in the amendment. "We'll see what happens," she said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 23, 2014
County Commission approves outdoor displays

It took more than a year, but Siesta Key Village merchants will be allowed to display goods outside their stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Event co-organizer Hannah Weinberg, Deborah Ericson and Suellen Kaeb of Breast Health Sarasota, Inc and event co-organizer Jayne Weiss
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 26, 2019
Longboat golf groups tee off for a cure

The Key Niners and the Women's 18-Hole golf associations gathered Feb. 26 for their annual event that benefits Breast Health Sarasota, Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mitchell Teitelbaum is introduced at the commission meeting on Nov. 29.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 10, 2023
County rescinds administrator's confirmation after harassment allegation

The majority of commissioners agreed that Mitchell Teitelbaum's employment with the county would not be pursued and called for improvements to the handling of complaints.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Miller says he enjoys shuttling people back on forth but sometimes is disappointed the conversations are so short.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 3, 2019
He's a pick-up man: Steve Miller wins Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Volunteer of the Year award

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has named its Volunteer of the Year - learn all about Steven Miller.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • June 4, 2009
Visit Mote to track turtles at new exhibit

Now is a wonderful time to visit Mote Marine Aquarium and check out the new sea-turtle exhibit, the Roy and Susan Palmer Sea Turtle Center, made possible through a gift from Penelope Kingman, in honor of Barry Kingman.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2014
SPD continues homeless crackdown

After establishing an overtime patrol for Five Points Park and Pineapple Park, the Sarasota Police Department is also monitoring J.D. Hamel Park for illicit activity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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