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  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 4, 2012
Observed: Spoofs prove power of the pen

When I sat down next to Preston Olinger at last week's Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch meeting, he didn't look happy.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jermaine Ziegler scored three different ways against DeSoto County High Oct. 13.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2017
Booker senior pulls off rare football feat

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Doublemint twins Lindsey and Brooke Mitchel sport matching costumes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary Fall Harvest Dance

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary students and their parents showed off their best dance moves and costumes at the Oct. 17 Fall Harvest Dance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 27, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 8, 2009
Relating to Russian cuisine

Astoria brings Russian flavors right into your neighborhood - without the need to travel. The restaurant is a family-run business and is an inviting spot on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Jen Blanco Lakewood Ranch's Martin Martinez fights a North Port defender for possession Feb. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 12, 2014
Historic run

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team will make its first Final Four appearance Feb. 14 in Melbourne.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 17, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Sept. 17

Check out a rundown of this week's news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 21-year-old Lakewood Ranch man dies in a motorcycle accident at State Road 70 and Lena Road in Bradenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man dies in motorcycle accident

Crash occurs at State Road 70 and Lena Road in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Doole adds champagne to the champagne fountain at the Suncoast Boat Show 2017 VIP Yacht Hop on April 21 at Marina Jack.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 22, 2017
Suncoast Boat Show 2017 kicks off with VIP Yacht Hop

The 35th annual event began in style with an exclusive event on April 21 at Marina Jack.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

District releases schedule to pay back schools; River Club Plaza announces new tenants

  • East County
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 20, 2009
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off

Child Protection Center

  • Black Tie
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 30, 2017
Grand Prix welcomes guests to the races

The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival hosted a kickoff event at Michael's on the Bay on June 29.

  • Black Tie
Entrepreneurs Jesse Biter and Eric Baird are two-thirds of an investment group that purchased Sarasota Main Plaza for $18.1 million last month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 8, 2015
Readers pitch ideas for Hollywood 20 redevelopment

A Dave & Buster’s arcade and restaurant remains the most popular idea for the redevelopment for Sarasota Main Plaza, while other survey respondents pitched even more grandiose plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 9, 2018
County comfortable with proposal to end downtown CRA dispute

The city is seeking $2.63 million from the county to fund four specific projects. County commissioners are on board so far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 4, 2018
'Travel + Leisure' recommends Sarasota as Memorial Day destination

Sarasota for Memorial Day? At least one expert recommended it on the Today show.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By 360 Orthopedics Staff |
  • October 23, 2019
Don't Worry Baby...We've Got You Covered

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The plane was pulled out of the water with the help of Sea Tow, The Sarasota Police and Beach Patrol. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 19, 2012
Plane crashes off Lido Key

The single occupant was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Salvation Army area commander Ethan Frizzell leads the audience in prayer following a town hall meeting about the organization’s strategies to combat homelessness.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 8, 2013
Salvation Army discusses homelessness strategies

At a town hall meeting Wednesday evening, Salvation Army leader Ethan Frizzell talked about the need for the community to work together to fight homelessness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 13, 2009
River Club hosts summer golf league

River Club golf course recently announced the formulation of a new summer golf league. The non-committal league will be held Mondays at 5:30 p.m., June 7 through Aug. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
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