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Archie Griffin tees off at his namesake tournament. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2018
Football great lives up to the legend

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • October 15, 2020
Focus on Your Wellness

Focus on Your Wellness

  • Health
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By the end of the year, changes will include a third northbound lane on U.S. 41, a third left-turn lane from eastbound Gulfstream onto U.S. 41 and a pedestrian crosswalk signal.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 30, 2017
Longboat leaders pleased with Sarasota traffic solution

On Aug. 21, the City Commission voted unanimously to undertake a series of changes to the U.S. 41-Gulfstream-Fruitville road network.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 15, 2021
Prominent Sarasota eye surgeon dies at 53

Dr. Bill Lahners helped grow Center for Sight into one of the largest eye care practices in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The tattoo features Solorzano with his arms crossed.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 10, 2019
Siesta Key pizza deal involves ink

your town

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Colin Apgar, who committed to FSU on July 2, will transfer to Lakewood Ranch High this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 18, 2018
The newest 'Nole: Lakewood Ranch outfielder commits to Florida State

Perfect Game's 50th-best outfielder in the U.S., Colin Apgar, committed to Florida State University on July 2. He has also transferred from Braden River High to Lakewood Ranch High for next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
George Nickson and Samantha Bennett in a 2016 photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 24, 2016
Top Story — March: EnsembleNewSRQ's new-school musical vision

New music. New masterpieces. A new group brushes the dust off the concert experience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 20, 2011
Gifted program levels steady in Sarasota County schools

For the foreseeable future, the Sarasota County Public Schools should be at no risk of having to implement a lottery system to control the number of students in its gifted student programs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 9, 2018
Virtuoso performances propel Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks 7

Audiences were transported into an unrelenting musical journey at the final masterworks concert of the season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
United Way seeks volunteers

United Way of Manatee County will celebrate "Live United Week" later this month and is asking East County residents to support the cause.

  • East County
  • News
A University of Florida graduate, Vishal Kakkad oversees every traffic signal and camera in Manatee and Sarasota counties, along with his team of 17 members. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
Red, green or yellow?

East County resident Vishal Kakkad controls the traffic you sit in on a daily basis throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Asphalt paving for segment one,  which runs from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, is nearing completion.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 12, 2021
Portion of Legacy Trail to open in mid-summer

A ribbon cutting for segment one, which runs from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, is anticipated for the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brook Bello received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest civilian award for community service, in December from the White House. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 4, 2017
People with Purpose: Brook Bello

Founder of More Too Life Brook Bello channels her experience as a victim of trafficking into advocating for an end to this modern form of slavery.

  • Black Tie
Abigail Hagan, an intern for Gulf Coast Music Therapy, sings a "Hello" song to a group of students.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 18, 2019
Getting through the wintertime blues

Getting through the wintertime blues

  • Health
Myakka City residents Heidi and Wayne Minihkeim stand in front of Myakka City's "triangle," located at the intersection of State Road 70 and County Road 675. They oppose commercial development at the site.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 31, 2021
Myakka 'triangle' rezone proposed again at S.R. 70 and C.R. 675

Will Myakka City triangle be developed for commercial use?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2016
County considers offers for surplus land

Sarasota County has received two bids for 10 acres of land near the intersection of Fruitville Road and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 614 S. Owl Drive was built in 1965. It has five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,870 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 2, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $5.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 16-25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 24, 2013
Sarasota County to honor emergency services workers

The Phoenix Award for saving a life is among the distinctions during an April 25 ceremony at the Sarasota County Commission chambers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 25-meter, 172,000-gallon John Marble pool requires heating, lighting and starting blocks to make it a year-round pool. Manatee County officials say it would relieve the pool at G.T. Bray park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2016
A new-wave idea springs up for John Marble Pool

With improvements, Marble Park pool could host competitive swim teams and other programs.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 23, 2014
Curry Station: A culinary adventure awaits

Curry Station: A culinary adventure awaits

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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