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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 6, 2014
Chillounge celebrates new location

Chillounge celebrates new location

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  • Things To Do
Suncoast Technical College Director Todd Bowden is a finalist for Sarasota County School District superintendent.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2016
Superintendent finalist cleared of harassment allegations

A report detailing harassment allegations against superintendent finalist Todd Bowden deems the claims 'unfounded.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lake Club's Susan Beck volunteers at the Tot Shabbat program with her daughter, Josie, as they prepare for High Holy Days.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2018
Jewish holidays spark rededication for Lakewood Ranch residents

Jewish holidays spark rededication for Lakewood Ranch residents.

  • East County
  • News
Anything goes on stage during the “Sarasota Improv Festival” July 13-15 at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 29, 2017
Improv, the Next Generation

Sarasota Improv Festival sets the stage for new wave improv performers at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Aqua Beachwear

In May, Aqua Beachwear expanded its brand to include a new location on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One of the units at Sutton Place damaged by the fire
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 20, 2018
Longboat fire damages Sutton Place condominiums

No injuries were reported in a two alarm fire that raged for at least 15 minutes at Sutton Place on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Why did the turtle cross the road?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 16, 2019
Familiar Faces: Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy

The couple builds their passion for helping foster children.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cooper Maxwell

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch tennis standout Cooper Maxwell.

  • East County
  • Sports
The commissioners will also discuss again the issues with the crosswalk at the Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway intersection. File Photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 22, 2014
County Commission to discuss incentive grant

Sarasota County Commission will discuss giving a company a financial incentive to expand within the county at Tuesday's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
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Jim Durante, Bruce St. Denis and Hal Lenobel got in the swing of things in February 1999. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Lore: The term 'Young Longboaters' is not an oxymoron for some

Longboat Key, a retirement community? Don't tell that to all those young island residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Participants get sprayed with colored chalk throughout the run. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2017
Run organizers send good 'vibes' to Lakewood Ranch

The Color Vibe event is different from The Color 5K, which was a no-show at Premier Sports Campus in November 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Dead fish were beginning to accumulate in Bay Isle's residential canals.
  • By Bret Hauff and Katie Johns | Staff Writer and Community Editor |
  • August 6, 2018
Longboat Key gears up to deal with red tide's fish kills

The smell of dead fish pervaded the island over the weekend as public works crews worked to assess the scope of the problem.

  • Longboat Key
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"Mother!" stars Jennifer Lawrence as "Mother."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2017
Film review: 'Mother!'

This divisive psychological thriller is cunning but too chaotic to be understood.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Sarasota boys and girls finish one, two

The Sarasota High boys and girls cross country teams record first- and second-place finishes, respectively, at the Fort Myers Optimist Invitational Sept. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Quinn Gulliver, Devin Gulliver and Patrick Peoples dominate Star Wars trivia with a score of 5,200-1,000.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 1, 2019
For teens, ‘Star Wars’ is more than a movie

Selby Library held is first ever Star Wars Party on July 25, which featured a game of trivia.

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Young Advocates for Sarasota mentor Casey Colburn, second from left, talks politics with Sean Duade, Rochelle Dudley, Chris Laney and Vickie Brill. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 21, 2013
Young advocates find collective voice

A recently formed youth advisory group has gained politicians' attention.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County crews are currently restoring the asphalt along Bee Ridge Road between McIntosh Road and Honore Avenue after a water main break yesterday.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 26, 2016
Lane closures continue after water main break

Partial lane closures continue on Bee Ridge today after a water main broke yesterday between McIntosh Road and Honore Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood National will host the Web.com Tour's Suncoast Classic next February in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2018
A new Web.com site — in Lakewood Ranch!

The Web.com Tour has made a five-year commitment to Lakewood National Golf Club to present the Suncoast Classic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 5, 2010
Ranch honors scholar athletes

Lakewood Ranch High School recognized 294 athletes with a 3.0 GPA or above during its Scholar Athletic Awards Ceremony April 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
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