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The Lake Club's Melissa Howard said she wants to bring her business experience to Tallahassee to benefit the Sarasota-Manatee area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch woman says it's time to run for the Florida House

Lake Club's Melissa Howard enters the race for the Florida District 73 seat.

  • East County
  • News
The five city manager candidates the Sarasota city commissioners selected Monday include all three Florida city manager candidates.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2012
And then there were five ...

The five city manager candidates the Sarasota city commissioners selected Monday include all three Florida city manager candidates and two of the state candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club East's Heather Hackett eats only plant-based meals, so turkey is out.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 24, 2020
Quitting cold turkey in Lakewood Ranch

Turkey isn't always the featured item on the Thanksgiving menu for these east Bradenton families.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 19, 2021
ODA baseball bunts way to state championship game

The Thunder scored four runs in the seventh inning to beat Trinity Chrisitan Academy

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.20.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra says it has found potentially suitable sites for a concert hall, but they're all located outside of the city limits.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 8, 2020
Despite overtures, orchestra sees no viable venue sites in city

The City Commission wants to keep the orchestra within city limits, but the arts organization says it hasn’t found a suitable home for a new concert hall there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is nearly finished with a mid-Key truck haul that has expanded island beaches.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 24, 2016
Longboat Key reaches for federal beach money

For the first time in its history, the town may get help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to renourish its beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2009
Where are they now?: Edith Barr Dunn

Barr Dunn may be retired, but she remains a restaurant consultant at heart.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 15, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hit, run and caught

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Terrace Condominium Complex abuts Siesta Key Village, a bustling commercial district.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 8, 2013
Siesta Key Village incompatible with noise ordinance

Sarasota County conducted a study that showed sound maintains intensity as it reaches the Terrace Condominium Complex.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Daniel Radcliffe plays a widowed father whose presence seems unwelcome, while conducting business in a remote English village
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 8, 2012
Film Review: 'The Woman in Black'

Sometimes you get sucked into seeing a film because of the actors involved. So, when the enormously successful Harry Potter chap tackles a new genre, I'm game. In his new film, "The Woman in Black," Daniel Radcliffe may have been best served passing on it.

  • Arts + Culture
Julie Hess holds her diploma along with a picture of her father, Mark Hollar, who inspired her to advance her education.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
His wish, her calling for Heritage Harbour woman

Bradenton woman follows her late dad's message to the letter — and earns her diploma 18 years later.

  • East County
  • News
Kassie Cross was an innings eater for Riverview High softball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 19, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Recognizing hard work

A tribute to the athletes whose seasons may be cut short.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Craig Merrill is the pyrotechnician behind the explosions that will fill the Fourth of July night sky over Siesta Beach. He poses with Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce member Aimee Holmes. Courtesy of Craig Merrill.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 31, 2012
Craig Merrill: Demolition Dude

Craig Merrill works for Westlake Produce Co., in Winter Haven, during most of the year. But when the Fourth of July rolls around, he trades apples for ammunition as the pyrotechnician behind the Siesta Key Beach fireworks show.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2012
Our View: Destined to mediocrity?

Congratulations to the citizens of Pensacola. They had the courage to recognize and admit their city was going nowhere, and that it needed a leader, a champion, to raise it up.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Santas Dennis, Jeffry and Doug say they don’t play Santa; they have become Santa. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Santa secrets

Being Santa fills the soul with joy, life and laughter. It's a job these Santas take seriously all year long.

  • East County
  • News
  SANCA President and CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler resigned Friday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 4, 2021
SANCA president and CEO quits after one year in Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota sees its leadership shift as SANCA president and CEO resigns.

  • East County
  • News
Michael "Poodah" Hayes bruises his way through the Dr. Phillips defense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2019
A look backward as high school football practice begins

A look backward at the top moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney as high school football practice begins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Team Captains Jeremy Lipford  and Tatum Cox with the Men’s Point Trophy, Women’s Point Trophy, and Overall Team Point Trophy. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2017
Sarasota Crew helps its rowers win on and off the water

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 7, 2022
Unleashed dog bites woman and her pet

Animal Control places pit bull terrier mix on 10-day quarantine, civil citations possible, police say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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