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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 29, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Something fishy's going on here

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Junior Lakewood Ranch High first baseman/outfielder Avery Goelz, here celebrating a home run against Manatee High
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2019
Grand-slam talent on Lakewood Ranch softball team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
The entrance to Braden River Middle School will look different after the school's renovation and addition is complete. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 17, 2021
Anticipation builds for Braden River Middle project

Braden River Middle School renovation and addition project moves forward.

  • East County
  • News
A three-dimensional installation on the floor at the Re-Imagining Sarasota Chalk Artists Art Show
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

  • Black Tie
Commissioners will place the current administration building property at 1660 Ringling Blvd. on a surplus list.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 31, 2021
County takes first step to sell administration center

The county will list the administration center property as surplus land as it prepares to move to another location.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 5, 2012
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 13, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Santino's Gourmet Pizzeria, Italian Bistro & Pub owner John Cox enjoys meeting customers and seeing the enjoy the food.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch area pizzeria offers more than pizza

Longtime restaurant manager serves up personal favorite recipes at Santino's.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 11, 2018
This Week: Thursday, April 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
County officials, fire department personnel and officials from Willis A. Smith Construction broke ground on the Apex Road Fire Station.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 17, 2019
Sarasota County officials break ground on fire station

The fire station is located on Apex Road, near Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • News
[Photo courtesy of Michael Long] SailFuture is currently renovating this house on the bay of St. Petersburg.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 29, 2016
SailFuture brightens horizons with home renovation

The organization announces next steps in helping at-risk youth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The program has already used up almost all of its allocated, two-year funding because of upkeep and maintenance costs in its first year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 9, 2015
County weeds out wildflower program

After a little more than a year of attempting to grow wildflowers in medians along the I-75, Fruitville Road corridor, Sarasota County decided the program isn't working.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bob Gault
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2015
My View

Enough with the SeaWorld bashing

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota's Jim Lampl sold radio station WSRQ-FM 106.9 after running it for seven years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 9, 2018
LECOM buys Sarasota radio station

Jim Lampl sells radio station WSRQ-FM 106.9 after running it for seven years to LECOM.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Melodie Marchena and her husband, Sanddy Marchena, are excited to make an impact on children as the new owners of Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 3, 2022
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch undergoes new ownership

Lakewood Ranch's Melodie and Sanddy Marchena are ready to make impact at Kiddie Academy.

  • East County
  • Schools
James Woods
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 18, 2012
Scene & Heard

Woods works the crowd at RCAD; Jose Carreno pulls double duty as tour guide; Sarasota Film Fest flashes new logo

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 20, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Exit Art

When Debbie Stanick moved to Sarasota from Pittsburgh, Pa., she wanted to start a store that was unique. Thus, Exit Art was born and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton Area Visitors and Convention Bureau Executive Director Elliott Falcione says the improvements will improve branding and the customer's experience.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2019
Manatee County plans Premier improvements in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County considers improvements at Premier Sports Campus to improve customer experience, attract collegiate play.

  • East County
  • News
Tobin was one of 24 artists selected in the state of Florida to participate in the Creative Capital workshop, designed to promote art as a business.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2017
Painter Kevin Tobin promotes the business of art

Painter Kevin Tobin wants artists to translate their passion into success.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alicia King |
  • January 18, 2014
TWIS asks: Big-city style with Elizabeth Murray

TWIS asks: Big-city style with Elizabeth Murray

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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