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Alan Jackson wrestled in the 135-pound weight class at the Mustang Duals Tournament Jan. 8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2011
Ranch grapplers host first school tourney

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team finished second at the first Mustang Duals Tournament Jan 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 27, 2013
Cellular antennas concern Seagate resident

A resident is questioning whether cellular towers placed on the roof of her south-end condo tower could affect her health.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The implementation of the Rosemary Residential Overlay District created a spike in new construction. Now, residents and staff are hoping to refine the regulations for higher quality growth.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2019
Rosemary District zoning set for debate

Stakeholders hope new rules can address the neighborhood's needs amid an ongoing building boom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guitarist Frank Reck played with the Florida Suncoast Mummers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2011
Photo Gallery: University Park 20-year Celebration

The University Park Golf & Country Club hosted a special party for its members Nov. 11 in honor of University Park's 20th anniversary. Guest enjoyed live music, socializing, food and drink and a fireworks show.

  • East County
  • News
There are five on-demand crosswalks along Gulf of Mexico Drive in  Longboat Key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 16, 2018
Pedestrian safety on Longboat Key has no push-button solution

Crosswalks are often a balancing act between vehicular and foot traffic, experts say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marvin Quin, Lew Lawrence and Rob Harlan aboard Quin’s 37-foot sailboat at Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 21, 2016
Skippers disagree with push for bridge changes

The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force is circulating a petition to prohibit certain bridge openings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
5. Danny Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High grad, won the Web.com Tour's Qualifying Tournament in 2018. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2019
Ten players to watch at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

From two-time major winners to Lakewood Ranch High grads, there are interesting stories throughout the field at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Payne Park Auditorium
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2013
Payne Auditorium gains support

At a community workshop Monday, city staff and residents discussed the future of Payne Park. Several residents encouraged the city to find a way to preserve the park's auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 21, 2013
Rams blank Tigers

Behind the arm of pitcher Reed Torrine, the Riverview High baseball team shut out Palmetto 4-0 Feb. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Havill and his wife, Denise, bought Anna’s Deli on Siesta Key in 1998. The couple hosted a soft opening Friday, June 15 for the restaurant’s new location in Manatee County. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
Parking problems push another out of the Village

Anna's Deli, a Siesta Key sandwich shop open since 1971, closed its Siesta Key Village location after scarce parking led to losses.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 28, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 19, 2018
The Crunch that Stole Christmas forces artists to create new traditions

The show must go on. With all that hard work, who has time for the holidays? Area performing arts talents find a way.

  • Arts + Culture
In terms of points, the district continues to maintain its position as the third highest school district in Florida, behind St. John’s and Gilchrist counties
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 11, 2019
School district announces official state-provided grades

Sarasota County Schools was one of 24 Florida school districts to earn an A grade for the 2018-2019 academic year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The ODA crowd throws commemorative mini-basketballs in the air at the close of the school's ceremony at its new field house.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2019
ODA's new multi-sport facility offers athletic and academic benefits

The Out-of-Door Academy's new Fox Field House facility gives the Thunder more room for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stevie Freeman Montes, city of Sarasota sustainability manager, and Caleb Jameson
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 16, 2019
Teen's Sarasota beach project thinks inside the box

Caleb Jameson has been creating Turtle Safe Toy Boxes for just over a year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
Bullock prepares for tight budget

A 2014-15 fiscal year budget will be crafted this summer with a flat operating budget and no new employee hires to combat another year of slim finances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although at least one resident is concerned about the intersection of Hyde Park Street and Clematis Place, the Sarasota Police Department hadn't witnessed any problems with people running stop signs.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 21, 2016
Arlington Park raises concerns about speeders

The Arlington Park neighborhood has a growing problem with drivers speeding down residential streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Do you think Manatee County high schools should start classes at 7:30 a.m. rather than 7:45?
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 26, 2015
Manatee County School Board addresses earlier school start time

The Manatee County School Board will discuss whether to make high schools, such as Braden River and Lakewood Ranch, start classes earlier.

  • East County
  • News
"The gazebo holds a wonderful butterfly plant known as Old Dutchman's pipe, and it is for the caterpillars to feed on so they can go into the cocoons for the transformation. You have to see this one in bloom," says Aina Segal.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2012
Decor: Garden getaway

Jane and Matt Thompson love escaping into their backyard and relaxing with a glass of wine. But they owe the credit for their luscious retreat on Bonita Lane to friend and former owner, Aina Segal.

  • Arts + Culture
St. Armands businesses said speeding is an issue when motorists pass Columbia Restaurant on the way to Longboat Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2018
St. Armands prepares for speed tables

The temporary installation of traffic calming devices around the Circle has drawn concern from Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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