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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 17, 2022
Tara Golf and Country Club brings back San Gennaro Festival

Residents learned more about Italy through food, trivia and music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kristen Fulmer has stepped down from her position as Braden River High's girls basketball coach, athletic director Matt Nesser confirmed on Tuesday.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 3, 2018
Braden River High girls basketball coach steps down

The move comes after the Pirates' most successful season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 4, 2021
The Legislature’s agenda

In their opening speeches to members of the Florida House and Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker Chris Sprowls spelled out what we can expect the Legislature to do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rev. Brock Patterson
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2020
Rev. Brock Patterson leads Longboat Island Chapel

Rev. Patterson comes from Arkansas and takes the place of the recently retired Rev. Bill Friederich.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike and Makayla Harrison love the history and horsemanship involved in riding the Florida Cracker Trail. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2015
On the trail

Riders embarked Feb. 14 on a 110-mile cross-state ride on the Florida Cracker Trail.

  • East County
  • News
The 13-story Sarasota City Center sold for $36.5 million.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 12, 2017
Downtown Sarasota building sells for $36.5 million

Durham, N.C.-based Dilweg Cos. plans to spend $4 million to enhance the 13-story Sarasota City Center on the east end of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Hoffman. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
One hundred pounds cleaner in Lakewood Ranch

Keep Manatee Beautiful volunteers collected about 100 pounds of trash in two hours in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
If a site plan is approved, the new lease for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion would begin in May 2018.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2017
City sticks with Lido pavilion lease deal

City Commissioner Willie Shaw reversed his position on leasing the Lido Beach pool and pavilion to a private operator, but the majority of the board remained in favor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Craig Hall, co-founder and vice president of business development and investor relations for Sunovia, displays his firms bright wares in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Crosswalk issues and street safety plague Siesta

The Florida Department of Transportation rejected requests for Midnight Pass safety improvements, including more signage and a lower speed limit, and the search for Village lighting continues.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ellen Levine lobbied her condo board, management, the Town's Public Works and Wast Management to allow boxes to be recycled at Sea Gate
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Sea Gate resident boxed in over recycling

Sea Gate does not allow its residents to recycle cardboard shipping boxes boxes, but Ellen Levine won't is determined to make it change.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The polo match will start at 1 p.m. during the Ponies for Pups fundraiser.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2018
Calendar — spring 2018

All the fun that's to be had in and around Lakewood Ranch

  • LWR Life
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • January 14, 2014
Factory Girl: G2H2

Factory Girl: G2H2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Otters play in the Braden River, near Jiggs Landing. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2018
'Crazy' otter might have bit off too much

Florida Fish & Wildlife believe alligator attack doomed otter.

  • East County
  • News
The 2019 event attracted more than 100 to honor veterans.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 12, 2020
Rotary Club plans 'pandemic-sensitive' Veterans Day

The club is having its seventh annual celebration of veterans, and adding fundraising this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock facilitated a town working group meeting that got together to create a list of questions it expects a consultant to answer later this year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2013
Group seeks to ask the right questions

A committee of Key residents worked to create a platform for nine questions that a consultant will use to find out what the town wants and where it's headed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack and Lily Bennett watch as Marielle Hessels and Sue McGrew work on their submission to the 2017 Crystal Classic.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 4, 2018
10 Sarasota events you don't want to miss in 2018

Pencil these dates in now.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cops corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2018
Shoplifter needed presents for friends in Bradenton

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Piles of shells cover the beach.
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 11, 2019
Letters to the editor

Residents sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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