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Mote SEA lures guests to its new location for Oceanic Evening
  • By Janet Combs |
  • October 26, 2025
Mote SEA lures guests to its new location for Oceanic Evening

The annual event served as the new aquarium's grand opening gala as well, giving many patrons their first look at the new center.

  • Black Tie
Marissa Krone, an East County resident, is Parrish Community's No. 2 golfer.  Photo courtesy Erin Lisch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Coach bullish on Parrish High golf program

The Bulls have a bright future.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lance Trippel throws a pass over the middle against Manatee High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota QB has showcased strong arm in first-ever season

Lance Trippel is 3-1 as a starting quarterback.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
Two-Man Golf Tour to be played at top courses

The new concept is open to all golfers. A PGA tour player will present trophies after the final round.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jane Read teaches part-time five days a week at the River Club Golf Course.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
River Club golf pro earns LPGA honor

Teaching professional Jane Read was one of four members inducted into the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Hall of Fame Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner and chairman Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber and his daughter, Katie Moulton, attended the March 24 regular workshop to urge the commission to consider safety concerns at the shuttered resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 30, 2011
Colony Lender's redevelopment plan accepted

There are now 15 renovation proposals after a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association consultant accepted a proposal last week from Colony Lender. LLC.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2011
Potential Colony investors revealed

After extending the deadline for renovation proposals because of interest, 14 parties are in the running to renovate the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hollywood writer-turned-playwright Liz Brixius
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
Scene & Heard

Asolo Rep reveals its 2011-2012 lineup; Author paints town green, white and red; HOT TICKETS

  • Arts + Culture
ODA senior cornerback Nolan Lewellen is a captain for the Thunder this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 16, 2020
First-year coach prepares Thunder football for COVID-altered season

K.B. Belton still has big plans for the program.

  • East County
  • Sports
Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, reviews a math problem with her class.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 22, 2020
East County educator's teaching style leads to honor

Braden River Middle educator's unique teaching style leads to 'Educator of the Year' nomination

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Zack Weston said his video game time has increased since social distancing began.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2020
East County high school athletes turn to esports while stuck at home.

Do video games come close to the thrill of real sports?

  • East County
  • Sports
Nick Anastasia, Mike Backes, Nygel D. Robinson, and Emily Dennis. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 2, 2019
FST swings into its new season with a Dean Martin revue

'That’s Amoré!' raises a glass to Martin’s musical legacy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Riverview High senior girls swimmer Emma Weyant won gold in the 400 IM at the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships. Photo courtesy Emma Weyant.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Riverview swimmer not distracted by national success

Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships in California

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bruno Giuranna — Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 15, 2019
La Musica opening concerts show improved repertoire

The La Musica International Chamber Music Festival's first three concerts proved the fest is on the upswing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2016
Sarasota County School Board race attracts major campaign dollars

While one of two seats on the board has been decided, candidates in the other race have raised more than $30,000 each.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim Sheredy spent three weeks coaching Taiwan junior golfers Ting Chen, Yuyu Chen, Alan Kuo, Kevin Shu and Wayne Hsu, pictured with instructor Eric Lo, right, July 11-29, at the River Club Golf Course.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2016
Golfer enjoy ... long distance instruction

Five juniors from Taiwan come to River Club to work with Tim Sheredy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Karen Kay Lyvers vaults over the bar. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch pole vaulters explain their success in a unique sport

Two Mustangs have the change to medal in the event at the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
Melanie Johnson points to where she wants players to be during a post drill. Johnson's first regular season game as head coach is Nov. 21 against First Coast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach has drive to succeed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The county will review Benderson'       s proposed Critical Area Plan, which would allow for density increases within the 24-acre Siesta Promenade property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 26, 2017
Residents propose buying Siesta Promenade property

Benderson Development is moving ahead with a mixed-use proposal for Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41, but some neighbors are desperate to block the project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"The Golden Cockerel" runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 23, 2015
OPERA REVIEW: 'The Golden Cockerel'

June LeBell reviews Rimsky-Korsakov's 'The Golden Cockerel,' which gets a rare performance in the U.S.

  • Arts + Culture
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