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Steve Dickman, who plays Gilly the Shark, always stays in character with his fans.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 3, 2011
Dickman sinks his teeth into Mote mascot role

Steve Dickman - the man who has dressed up as Gilly the Shark for the past seven years - opens up about what its like to play Mote Marine's mascot.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Woodford, 14, wipes off any excess Bolognese sauce from the side of the plates before serving.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 25, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts. The "Taste of Tuscany" session ran July 15 to July 19. Fifteen campers participated.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Patricia and Ward Maxson at a Longboat Key event in 2016.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 11, 2021
Circle of life: Hospice nurse cares for doctor who delivered her

Kelly McFarland was born prematurely at 2 pounds, 4 ounces. Four decades later, she provided care to the doctor who delivered her.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High softball senior Avery Goelz said she does not believe there is enough contact in softball to make it a COVID-19 risk.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 18, 2020
Area athletes hope coronavirus doesn't wipe out their seasons

Seniors may have played their last high school game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hope Tudor, a freshman, uses the Bitmoji app to create an illustration showing the different hobbies she enjoys and things she loves like her three dogs, Belle, Rocket and Minnie.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2020
Braden River High School students share a bit of their lives

Students create animated environments to introduce themselves.

  • East County
  • News
Forty Carrots teacher Amanda Walker teaches students about the science behind rivers in the outdoor sandbox.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 18, 2015
Forty Carrots grows with building purchase

Forty Carrots Family Center will expand with the $277,770 purchase of a building on Floyd Street across from its current location on Tuttle Avenue. The former real estate office will be renovated in time for the 2015 school year to expand individual child

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brendan Bengtsson won the 2018 wrestling state title (285-pound class) while at Braden River High, defeating Carter Harris of Harmony High 8-0. Bengtsson said he volunteers as a coach to help others feel what he after his win.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 28, 2021
Former East County state champs reflect on what the accomplishment means

The former winners tell 2021 champs from Lakewood Ranch and ODA how their achievements will be cherished in the future.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Country Club home at 7115 Teal Creek has five bedrooms, seven-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,602 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.875 million in 2019.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 8, 2020
East County realtors expect strong market in 2020

Realtors Donna Soda, Gloria Bracciano, Holly Pascarella expect growth to continue.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Gerich uses scenery around her as inspiration for her contemporary work.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 10, 2019
Longboater paints contemporary twist on local scenes

Lila Gerich moved to Longboat Key 15 years ago to enjoy the area, but in turn, she's gotten plenty of inspiration for her artwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New Pass Grill’s bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant. It is $4.19, and the croissant is an additional 50 cents.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 3, 2016
Breakfasts of champions

It’s the most important meal of the day, and Longboat Key isn’t short of breakfast and brunch offerings. Check out the five brunch restaurants on (or almost on) Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Developer Greg Kveton said the new construction technique will benefit both his company and the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
City approves DeMarcay construction changes

Despite the protests of neighboring residents, the city will not mandate a construction technique for an 18-story condominium project on Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota Opera adds additional 'Madama Butterfly' performance

The addition is only the company's second since 2006.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Cops Corner

200 bock of Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD). Civil Disturbance. A resort employee told police that a tree-trimming service was cutting down tree limbs in a parking lot and causing sawdust to cover three cars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 13, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Dec. 14, 2017

Lillian Alpert, Edward Lapekas, Jesse Shire Myer, Nancy Quinn, Joseph Salvino and Sharon Sullivan died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lola Keeler gets congratulated by Jane Johnson from SYC on Keeler's strike during the BKYC v. SYC bowling tournament on Monday, Feb. 28 at Sarasota Lanes.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC v. SYC Bowling Tournament

The last time Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club's bowling teams faced off against one another was five years ago. Prior to that the clubs had a yearly competition and the winning club would go home with the trophy and get to keep it until the following year when it could be back up for grabs. This year SYC won by a mere 141 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
R. Dan Nolan Middle School eighth graders Payton Gee and Alexa Dziubek talk to Pam Rahn, a pre-medical program teacher, about what they've learned by using the Anatomage Table.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 22, 2021
Manatee School District 1-mill property tax provides funding for hands-on learning in STEM

East County teachers say equipment they've purchased with the additional millage ignites students' passion.

  • East County
  • Schools
East Manatee Fire Rescue District most recently opened a new station on Covenant Way in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 25, 2020
Manatee County commissioners approve proposed fire merger

East Manatee, Myakka District merger takes next step in its merger.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said a comprehensive plan developed almost 20 years ago might no longer be suitable and that has to be taken into consideration when considering changes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 7, 2017
Manatee County Commissioners say land-use changes based on law

Comprehensive plan includes future land uses homeowners sometimes overlook.

  • East County
  • News
Kurt Becker. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2012
Siesta Key community rallies around injured bartender

After suffering a broken back, Siesta Key bartender Kurt Becker has seen an outpouring of support from Siesta merchants and residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Andy Guz said the hospital isn't near capacity yet due to COVID-19.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center busy, but not maxed out

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center busy, but not maxed out because of COVID-19

  • East County
  • Opinion
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