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Olivia Lockhart.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Olivia Lockhart

The Sarasota Little League All-Star pitcher talks watching the Orioles and her favorite movie series.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sisters Christina and Allison Volpe-Knippel won a national championship for Braden River. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2017
Braden River High duo claims national drill team title

Sisters have no holes in their mixed dual exhibition.

  • East County
  • News
Deva O’Donnell, Rochelle Nigri, Molly Klauber, Vanessa Opstal, Kelly Dowd and Sharon Petrik
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 12, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

New girls' network; What were you doing New Year's?; Hospital hospitality; Tidbits ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Rory Dowdell said he uses an e-bike for "90-95%" of trips within 8 miles.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 19, 2020
E-bikes can be an option for everyone in Sarasota

There are three classes of e-bikes, with key differences between them.

  • Health
Chance Sharbono.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2016
Braden River wrestler has one last chance to win state title

He finished third in the 138-pound class last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Corey Murphy tees off at Bobby Jones Golf Club — a municipal-owned course to which the city is attempting to attract more visitors.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2015
What does the future hold for Bobby Jones Golf Club?

Amid privatization talks, the committee tasked with mapping out a plan for the long-term viability of Bobby Jones is keeping all its options on the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lilly Kaighin, Carolyn Johnson, Nolia Stephan, Marti Page and Sue Renfrew, all former Luffing Lassies, at the 1978 Adams Cup.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 27, 2017
Luffing Lassies sail into 45th year

In 1972, Lilly Kaighin called five women to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. The rest, as they say, is history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Pat Hogan and Dan Smith, Tim McHale and Chris Mitchell of Homes For Our Troops and Army Capt. Bobby Withers, played in a foursome of the benefit tournament.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 2, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Rosedale Golf and Country Club shows its heart supporting veterans

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Beth Wood, her father John James from Ohio, and her husband Brian Wood, pick out a good spot on the street before the band begins.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 4, 2023
Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library benefits from Music on Main

The monthly concert series and block party generates funds that will stock the library's bookstore.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Although the City Commission remains committed to a housing-first model for now, it also wants to work in tandem with the county on addressing homelessness issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2015
Philosophical differences still divide city, county on homelessness

The City Commission is willing to meet with county leaders to discuss homelessness issues, but it declined to commit to any of three action plans outlined by the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade" runs through Aug. 30. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 12, 2019
'The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade' celebrates the glory days of Hollywood

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret show honors the past without living in it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2022
East County weather page photo: October 6

Edward Contreras captured this sandhill crane striking a pose in Lakewood Ranch’s Central Park community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Boynton Beach Club: The Musical'

Love has a second act in Manatee Players production of “Boynton Beach Club: The Musical.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2010
Town files BP oil claims

The town of Longboat Key hopes to be reimbursed for approximately $20,000 in expenses accrued when preparing for possible Deepwater Horizon oil-spill effects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ramsey
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 26, 2012
Clock dedication a timely tribute

The late Carroll Ramsey turned back the hands of time on one historic landmark.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peffley in 2011.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 22, 2020
Gentle giant Jack Peffley dies at 72

The man was known for his kindness, readiness to help, and his loud pants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County's Andrea DeStefano and Lakewood Ranch's  Kelly Granquist, founders of the Lakewood Ranch Kindness Project, show off their painted rocks.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 23, 2017
Kindness rocks in Lakewood Ranch area

Crafters spread goodwill by painting, hiding rocks with inspirational messages.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Goldthwaite
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
Turtle time

Beachgoers watched a mother loggerhead turtle lay her nest over the weekend, from a safe distance of course.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 12, 2018
Cops Corner: No tag? No dice.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota's Kathy Collums, Lakewood Ranch's Amy Gorman and Sarasota's Brenda Kleiber work to develop lifelong relationships for Sisterhood for Good.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 6, 2022
Sisterhood for Good benefits from the power of partnerships

Concession residents hosted a cocktail party to support Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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