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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2019
Manatee County man dies in I-75 crash

Manatee County man dies in I-75 crash near State Road 64 exit.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Our View

Where to park in the village

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour residents John Overstreet and Jan Lane review preliminary plans for a disc golf course at Heritage Harbour's Central Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2020
Heritage Harbour targets disc golf

CDD considers adding the amenity at Central Park at Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
SOAR participant Gianni "Julian" Torres, 24, walks on a treadmill during a one-hour fitness time at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. He attends SOAR in Parrish and in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch YMCA program soars

Manatee YMCA offers program for adults with special needs.

  • East County
  • News
Brandon Bontrager was one of four Sarasota Christian players who scored in double figures Jan. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jamese Johnson and Shay Haygood, founder of Women on the Way
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 27, 2020
Success with a dress: Nonprofit provides 100 free prom dresses for Sarasota teens

Women on the Way Inc. teamed up with Miami organization Be U Productions to provide girls with free prom dresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers created a plan to enhance the club’s assets and offerings for members.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 25, 2013
Major Upgrade: Resort at Longboat Key Club

In the last 10 months, Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties has invested $4 million in the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Edgewater resident Audrey O'Leary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Audrey O'Leary

Edgewater resident Audrey O'Leary began baking with her aunt as a child and loves to make treats for friends and neighbors.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 30, 2013
Pirates to hold baseball and softball summer camp

Braden River High will hold its first Pirate Baseball and Softball Summer Camp from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 8-12 and 15-19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 13, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 14

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment-related events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota, and Venice and on St Armands and Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kody Lawton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kody Lawton

The cheerleader talks forming close bonds and his best moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
After announcing plans in 2018 to move out of the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, the orchestra has not yet identified a site to build a new music hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
City revisits orchestra venue discussion

Orchestra supporters and park advocates will be watching closely as the City Commission revisits a conversation about building a music hall in the Payne Park area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 19, 2016
Wine Women & Shoes gives ladies a chance to strut their best footwear for a good cause

The annual event was held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Friday, Nov. 18.

  • Black Tie
“Daisy Violet, the Bitch Beast King”
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2019
Urbanite’s Modern Works Festival celebrates the voices of emerging female playwrights

Three works by female playwrights were selected from 300 submissions to be read.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch representatives Justin Muscara, Devin Twenty, coach Jeremy Schiller, Blauvelt Georges and Sam Hester.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2017
Injured Mustang gets moment of glory in Sarasota-Manatee All-Star Game

The moment was planned by players and coaches at halftime.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Sandy Hughes loves eggs and has been happy eating scrambled eggs every day. She keeps her pan out and ready.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Culinary incarceration creates fun in Lakewood Ranch

Self-quarantined families familiarize themselves with pots and pans.

  • East County
  • News
Mort Skirboll became a supporter of Compeer Sarasota, the mental health organization where his wife, Bunny, was CEO.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 13, 2020
Mort Skirboll remembered for kindness, sense of humor

The mental health advocate and nonprofit patron was 82.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 If it undertakes the 45-hole project, the city estimates it would close the Bobby Jones complex  in April 2020 and reopen in October 2021.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2019
City undecided on Bobby Jones plans

Facing the prospect of annual expenses exceeding $1.5 million, officials are considering options for renovating the municipal golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kihresha Redmond, J Vance and Jon Devries perform "Robin Hood" at the Keating Theatre. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 8, 2017
‘Robin Hood’ engages young audiences

FST Childrens Theatre strives to create an meaningful educational theatrical experience for families with its interactive production of the famous story.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 19, 2020
New pickleball courts open at Bayfront Park, some players say more needed

Two pickleball-only courts were completed at Bayfront Park last week. Players are grateful, but say it may not be enough.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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