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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 12 (Season Finale)

The season finale of 'Siesta Key' season 2 did not disappoint.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
Sidelines

Kudos: ODA volleyball; Mustangs headed back to state tourney; Admirals remain unbeaten; Falcons open new athletic center; East County runners earn regional berths

  • East County
  • Sports
Two incumbents were unseated in the race for the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2016
Sarasota nurses unseat incumbent Hospital Board members

Sharon Wetzler DePeters and Susan Tucker will represent the GOP in the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board race on Election Day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frank DiCicco and Mike Moran faced off in the District 1 primary for Sarasota County Commission.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2016
Mike Moran wins Sarasota County Commission primary

The former planning commissioner beat fellow GOP candidate Frank DiCicco with 61% of the vote in the primary election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Ciemniecki's home is Key West style, complete with a metal roof and a cupola.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 13, 2016
The key to country living

East County’s aquamarine house is a tale of compromise.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Retired veterinarian Lou Newman has been to more than 60 countries on all seven continents in the past 10 years.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lou Newman's Wildlife Action Photography Exhibit

Community members flocked to the opening of Lou Newman's Wildlife Action Photography Exhibit Tuesday, June 4 at Plymouth Harbor to see his work from the last 10 months. Approximately 200 people attended to see his photography work from places like Tanzania, New Mexico and Costa Rica.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota resident Jason Collins began coaching the South Florida Gymnastics boys team about 18 months ago.  Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2015
Coach earns acclaim

South Florida Gymnastics boys coach Jason Collins raises the bar as the 2015 USA Gymnastics Florida Compulsory Coach of the Year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nursing coordinator Deborah "Debby" Hahn checks patient John Kaiser’s blood pressure at the Boca Grande Health Clinic.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
Medical Model

Seasonal fluctuations create a unique set of challenges for Dr. Pamela Letts. But, now, Longboat Key's only primary-care provider looks to a health clinic in Boca Grande as a possible model.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cyclists will ride along Gulf of Mexico Drive
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 6, 2017
Hundreds of athletes set for Longboat triathlon

Cycling portion of the event will take place on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 28, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.29.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 11, 2017
Second Chance Last Opportunity honors 2017 Men of Purpose

The organization recognized 18 men whose contributions to the community often go unnoticed.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota freshman quarterback Bryan Gagg will help lead the Sailors versus Naples Gulf Coast May 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ed Harris on the set for "A Flash of Green" in 1983.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 30, 2015
This week in history 7.30.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County residents Patricia McCullen, Caroline Cox and Leona Braun will put their acting skills to use this weekend during an interactive show, in which they play some of the area’s original settlers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2012
Women bring founders to life

Patricia McCullen sees dead people. Or rather, she plays one of them, she says smiling.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
623 Cedars Court, the condominium Longboat Key Police Department has sought to take.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 28, 2018
Longboat forfeiture case back in court

The Longboat Key Police Departments case to take a home it believes was involved in committing a felony could be dismissed, potentially costing the town thousands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
DCIM128GOPRO
  • By Nicole Unger |
  • December 15, 2014
Day Trippin' — Jumpin Fun

Day Trippin' — Jumpin Fun

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
ODA junior wide receiver Kendall Johnson will look to help the Thunder close out the spring season on a winning note when ODA plays host to Bishop McLaughlin May 20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amad Brayboy, Chase Maasdorp and Kolbe Ward rely on each other on and off the court as teammates and best friends. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
Basketball diaries

Kolbe Ward's return to the Out-of-Door Academy in August meant reuniting three friends whose close connection translates to clear communication on the court.

  • East County
  • Sports
Violist Jan Gruning talked about how hearing quartets as a youth inspired him to play music professionally.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Quartet inspires east students

The award-winning Ariel String Quartet inspired student musicians in the East County as part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Jan. 19-25.

  • East County
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • June 22, 2016
Just Married: Kelly and Michael

Kelly Martella and Michael Calamaras were married Feb. 27

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
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