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James and Misdee Miller put their hard work and money into keeping the Sarasota Polo Club alive in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2019
Owners have more goals at Sarasota Polo Club

James and Misdee Miller thrilled with public's support after first season keeping the Sarasota Polo Club alive in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Rising junior Shawqi Itraish, here throwing a pass against Lakewood Ranch, will be Braden River's starting quarterback this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 7, 2019
Braden River High's newest quarterback has paid his dues

Shawqi Itraish has the support of past Pirates quarterbacks, too.

  • East County
  • Sports
Taylor Lawson, April Costello and Chris Lawson say Colton Lawson, front, is a typical active boy, who loves to run and play, adores superheroes and is obsessed with trucks and tractors.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 7, 2019
Myakka boy still ready to race after traumatic limb loss

Myakka boy still ready to race after traumatic limb loss.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 23, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2010
Cops Corner

July 21 "Portable picnic" 9:11 a.m. - 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Larceny. A Longboat Key Public Tennis Center employee noticed that a redwood picnic bench was swiped from the picnic area of the tennis center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A group of town officials and Key residents are working to create a list of questions that will be used to find out what the town wants and where it’s headed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 13, 2013
Town Provides Consultant Draft Questions

Town Manager Dave Bullock facilitated a town working group meeting Monday that got together to create a list of questions it expects a consultant to answer later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Banstra and Doris Van Nostrand of Bahia Oaks Lodge.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Civic Beautification Awards

The Sarasota Garden Club honored a variety of business, organizations and associations for their landscaping, Friday, Jan, 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Diane, Eliza and Terry Gans. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Gans family grows

Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans and his wife, Diane, recently welcomed a new granddaughter into the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteers mark turtle nests with stakes and tape for protection and documentation purposes.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2013
Season's first turtle nest hatches

Volunteers will excavate the nest Saturday, July 6, at Longboat Harbour Towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Healing owner Karen Mahlios maintains a passion for holistic healing and helping others.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Cancer inspires Siesta Key shop designed to help people

Daughter-in-law's answer to a casual question forms the basis of a family business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dan Strzempka will speak about his work this Friday at The Out-of-Door Academy’s Siesta Key campus.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 19, 2012
'Dolphin Tale' scientist to visit ODA students

When Dan Strzempka began developing a prosthetic tail, or fluke, for a dolphin named Winter, who had been injured in a crab trap, he never imagined the story would become a Hollywood movie starring Morgan Freeman.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Carly and Rob Toomey with Charlotte and Jackson
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate School Winter Festival

Students of NewGate School performed in its annual Winter Festival Friday, Dec. 20. The performance was held outside underneath Christmas lights and included holiday songs as well as some Broadway classics. Afterwards families mingled while munching on cookies and sipping hot chocolate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 22, 2011
ODA sets record for wins

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team set a new school record for wins during the regular season with an 8-5 victory over Lemon Bay April 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOL: Developer, town work together on rec-center redo

Multi-purpose room could host art class, boat show.

  • April Fools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2011
Gateway plaza gets new owners

ICORR International recently took over the Gateway to the Ranch Plaza on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Gregory Boover and Clio Contogenis play a couple in the throes of domestic bliss, until until he starts getting strange invitations to join in "The Feast" (Photos courtesy Jack Cooper).
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 11, 2020
“The Feast” at The Urbanite Theatre plumbs the depths of the human psyche

The question: Is it a descent in to madness or are demons rising from the sewer?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 11, 2018
Veterans Day parade honors all who served

Hundreds gathered along Main Street to celebrate Sarasota's veterans on Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Playwright Arthur Keyser and Director Don Walker review the “Before Steepletop” script. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 15, 2018
Lawyer-turned-playwright Arthur Keyser gets his second act with Players

'Before Steepletop' is the latest work by the Sarasota playwright, who didn't find his talent until retirement.

  • Arts + Culture
Fans will have plenty of space at Lakewood National, but the bleachers behind No. 18 likely won't be used in 2021.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 22, 2020
LECOM Suncoast Classic director optimistic fans will be allowed to 2021 Lakewood Ranch event.

LECOM Suncoast Classic hopes pandemic eases to allow fans back into Korn Ferry event in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Battie.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brian Battie

Returning Sarasota High running back Brian Battie talks USF and his burger preferences.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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