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Shantia Grace, Riverview High's all-time leading scorer, is now Booker High's girls basketball coach. Here, she pumps up her team during a stoppage against Palmetto High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2017
Riverview legend off to fast start with Booker girls basketball

The Rams' all-time leading scorer came to the Tornadoes to "give back to Sarasota County."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Planned for May 13-19, the Chamber is looking for people to join in on a seven-day/five night trip to “one of the most exciting cities in all of Europe.''
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat Chamber plans May tour of Paris

Tennis fans can add side trip to French Open qualifying.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Town Commission will discuss options for the south fire station on Monday, June 5.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 1, 2017
Longboat south fire station: renovate or rebuild?

The Town Commission will discuss options for the station on Monday, June 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 28, 2017
Ben Franklin, we need you more than ever

To preserve what our Founders created, Ben Franklin knew it depended on our having the proper temper in the public square.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2009
Griffin named finalist in two national book contests

Longboat Key resident and mystery author H. Terrell Griffin has been named a finalist in two national book contest for his latest book, 'Blood Island.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Key Chorale will partner with the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in "American Roots: The Gospel Experience," Oct. 18, 19 and 26.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 24, 2019
Sarasota musicians come together for Key Chorale's 35th anniversary

Key Chorale’s 2019-2020 season focuses on collaboration and community engagement.

  • Arts + Culture
Decals still identify the Payne Park Auditorium as office space for the landscape division of the parks and recreation department, but the city has relocated trucks and other equipment from the site.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 13, 2021
Truck parking at Payne Park causes dust-up

Residents complained after the city’s parks department turned the Payne Park Auditorium into office space, so staff relocated vehicles from the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 1, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank launches 40-day challenge

'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota native Vo Williams has seen his song "Ready Set" become the official playoff anthem of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Photo courtesy Vo Williams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 30, 2021
Sarasota musician writes, performs Tampa Bay Lightning playoff anthem

Vo Williams, who grew up playing hockey, said the opportunity is a dream come true.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hall of Fame basketball coach and announcer Dick Vitale has signed with ESPN through the 2022 season.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
Eighty a perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Eighty is perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale, who just signed a contract extension with ESPN.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Bob Conley will face James Carlino in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: Bob Conley

Conley will face James Carlino in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
The portion of Manatee County's Future Development Area Boundary that is south of State Road 64 is located on Bourneside Boulevard. The land east of the line (pictured across the street) is protected from urban sprawl. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Will Manatee County development cross the line?

Manatee County Commissioners will hold workshop about Future Development Area Boundary

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
New Lakewood Ranch fire station opens

Lakewood Ranch fire station dedicated to former fire commissioner O'Leary

  • East County
  • News
Monaka Oberer, Grayson Tullio and Jennifer Tullio get ready to kick off the annual Boo Run at Nathan Benderson Park Oct. 31. It took a Superman kind of effort to get the race organized in just weeks.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2020
Runners have no fear at Boo Run at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Safety protocols at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota leave runners relaxed as they raise money for Duchenne muscular dystrophy awareness.

  • East County
  • News
The Town Commission gave staff direction to craft an ordinance without references to cellular towers to prevent towers from popping up like the tower once proposed at Longboat Island Chapel. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 11, 2014
Commission will review controversial telecommunications ordinance June 16

Town staff's latest draft of a controversial telecommunications ordinance doesn't include a category for cellular towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Theresa Puskar experiences her own fairytale on her journey of self-discovery in "Causeless Joy."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 5, 2020
SaraSolo’s Winterfest multiplies the power of one

New split season gives solo performers more time in the spotlight.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 25, 2010
Main Street construction impact lessened

The waterline-replacement project was expected to shut down all of the 1300 block for the entire month of June, but the contractor now is saying only half of the road will be closed at any one time, and the work may only take two weeks to complete.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 1, 2019
Circus Arts Conservatory throws showstopping soiree

The 2019 All New Circus Arts Gala was held Feb. 1 at the Ulla Searing Bigtop.

  • Black Tie
Brooke Martin receives the Dr. Elinor Crawford Girl Scout College Scholarship and the Lyndi Cyphers Memorial College Scholarship. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Longtime East County Girl Scouts honored

Three Lakewood Ranch High School graduates receive Girl Scouts scholarships for their commitment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 3, 2017
Caps off to ODA graduates

ODA graduates largest class in 92-year history.

  • East County
  • Schools
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