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Calvin Hedgepeth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Calvin Hedgepeth

The Braden River pitcher talks dog piles and his out pitch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 18, 2020
Bayou neighborhood entrance matures in its second year

The design is eye-catching, but there are no native plants in the display.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: July 20

Carl Grady captured this photo of a curious sandhill crane at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Patrick McCarthy, owner of a new Lakewood Ranch 3Natives franchise,  hopes the area will enjoy 3Natives offerings as much as his family does.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 15, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS:Juiced for success in Lakewood Ranch

3Natives franchise opens Lakewood Ranch location.

  • East County
  • News
Image source: "The Staircase."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2018
Binge Blog: A staircase and a ghost

The first edition of Binge Blog recommends watching "The Staircase," a crime-doc mini series, on Netflix, and "A Ghost Story," a beautiful film about many things, on Amazon Prime Video.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 11, 2018
Gussins get thrilling award

Pat and Bob Gussins, authors and owners of Oceanview Publishing, will receive the Thriller Legends Award on July 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 6, 2019
Before Longboat bridge work begins, workers must step up to bat

Longboat Pass bridge work to begin in May

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski reported to Commissioner Phill Younger Monday that fewer than 8-feet of dry sand remains at the North Shore Road beach access. (Gene Jaleski)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2015
Resident reports rapid north end erosion

Rapid sand loss in and around two groins built to help hold sand on the north end of Longboat Key has been reported.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Niki Best, Rufino Tegio and Brandon Stockfis look for items to salvage for Nancy Defino, who owns the demolished home.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 21, 2016
‘The big boom’

A tornado cut a path across Siesta and the part of the mainland Sunday morning, and caused extensive damage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Best Buy store on South Tamiami Trail opened its doors to a throng of shoppers at 5 a.m. this morning.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 26, 2010
Shoppers search for bargains

Long before the sun rose this morning, bargain hunters were scanning the aisles of Sarasota's retail stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guard attendant Curt Deerman lets a contractor through the gatehouse on Legacy Boulevard. The gate is manned 24/7.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Gate debate swings open in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs focus on technology enhancements to help resolve gate access issues at Country Club, dispute about manned hours.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2010
Cops Corner 02.04.10

The complainant was watching the news inside his residence when he heard three gunshots. After the news was over, the complainant went outside to move his vehicle into the garage, at which time he noticed his passenger side rear window was broken.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2017
RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series kicks off with annual dinner

Inspirational speaker Liz Murray spoke at the Platinum Appreciation Dinner Jan. 11.

  • Black Tie
"Catch Me If You Can" runs through April 4, at The Players Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks out the events you should attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2010
Cops Corner 08.12.10

A golf-shop manager heard a cracking sound inside the store and knew exactly what it was - the snapping of a club head off the shaft.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Publix bags funds for special cause

Tara residents find perfect stretch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photos by Greg Wilson Photography and Gene Pollux
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • June 25, 2014
Home of the Month: And the winner is ...

A stylish renovation transforms a Lido Shores home.

  • Arts + Culture
Erna Munsell loves the Puppies with Purpose visits, but she also enjoys her daughter's pets.  Her last dog was a "small throw-away dog" she had for 15 years. His name was Bo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2018
Puppy love unleashed in Lakewood Ranch

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue pups paired with elderly.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior boys golfer Noah Kumar, here hitting a drive on the first hole at Laurel Oak Country Club, is ranked No. 1 in Florida by the FHSAA and 92nd nationally by Junior Golf Scorecard.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2019
Cardinal Mooney boys golfer has climbed state and national leaderboards

The senior is committed to Florida Southern College.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Diane and Pete Shaw and Esther Martin
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 4, 2017
Casa Del Mar gets groovy

Residents donned their most far out apparel for a party on the patio on Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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