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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 24, 2018
Keeping the joy in the holidays

Tips from experts on how to avoid the stress of December and have fun.

  • Health
City Manager Tom Barwin will engage with residents and businesses as he attempts to brainstorm the best way to create renewed energy in Five Points Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2015
City targets more active parks and recreation program

Starting with Five Points Park, the city is embracing a new parks philosophy. Constrained by budget limitations for years, how can staff create new recreation opportunities?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The northern soccer fields at Premier Sports Campus could be used as an overflow section for the event lawn when not being used for sports, based on the county's first draft of a general development plan for Premier's expansion.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 27, 2021
Premier plan starts taking shape

Inside the planning of the Premier Sports Campus park expansion

  • East County
  • News
Three lame-duck commissioners had wanted to make advisory board appointments during their final meeting.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 3, 2011
Sarasota commission delays Planning Board appointments

After an attorney threatens to sue over lame-duck appointments, commissioners delay a vote on Planning Board members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to $20 million, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is asking the county for a long-term lease on nine acres of land in Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 12, 2018
Mote seeks land, $20 million from county for new aquarium

Sarasota County staff will examine whether tourist development tax funds can help pay for a Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium facility in Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 19, 2019
Lenore Holzer Weiss

Her loving family and devoted friends mourn the passing of Lenore Holzer Weiss on November 17, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Nik Wallenda, shown in 2013 walking a wire over U.S. 41 in Sarasota, told ODA students the more they give, the more they will benefit.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 18, 2017
ODA students wired to serve

Out-of-Door Academy and Circus Sarasota enter their third year of a volunteer partnership.

  • East County
  • News
Senior Ryan McMahon is shooting 64% from the floor and 57% from behind the arc this season for the Cougars. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2014
Controlling the court

Cardinal Mooney senior Ryan McMahon is averaging 26.7 points per game this season while leading the Cougars to a 6-0 record.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
D.M. Williams with former commissioner and good friend Joan Webster
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: D.M. Williams' Birthday

D.M. Williams, long-time manager at Casa Del Mar, was thrown a surprise birthday celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The beloved manager turned 81, contrary to the '18' on his horse-themed birthday cake. In honor of his birthday, the resort planned a spin-off of the old game show, 'To Tell the Truth,' so everyone could learn about his past 81 years. Some facts attendees learned were: Williams called every pet he's owned 'Ben,' his favorite charity is St. Judes and that he was named D.M. because he was the youngest of 11 siblings and his mom ran out of names.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood's Devin McDermott ran more than 300 miles last summer to prepare for the cross country season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2010
Return to form

After a breakout performance her freshman year, Lakewood Ranch High School junior Devin McDermott is a big reason why the Lady Mustangs currently are ranked No. 1 in Class 3A.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Publix Liquors set to open Longboat location March 14; Marina's and Swim City to hold open houses; 'Business is Back' reception takes place Monday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 1, 2009
Market Watch

Government policy frustrates recovery

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The town of Longboat Key will spend more than $10 million on its mid-island truck haul.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2016
Longboat Key suspends beach project for Fourth of July

The town will put its mid-Key sand haul on hold this weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, reviews a math problem with her class.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 22, 2020
East County educator's teaching style leads to honor

Braden River Middle educator's unique teaching style leads to 'Educator of the Year' nomination

  • East County
  • News
Trenton Doyle Hancock. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 15, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.16.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the top events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 18, 2018
Harvest House opens community's first homeless youth drop-in center

Harvest House held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication for homeless drop-in center for young adults ages 16-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The deadline for voting in the town and county elections is 7 p.m.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 20, 2018
Longboat electors speak up

The deadline for voting in the town and county elections is 7 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 3, 2012
My View: Bullies on the block - lawsuits

Too many lawyers curdle the culture and frighten the populace

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura Florez-Rey, Justein Savwoir and Sean Bruinius each dressed as George Washington for Morning at the Museum.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 24, 2015
History comes to life at Ashton Elementary

Students dressed as their favorite people in history and pop culture to bring history to life for Morning at the Museum Feb. 25 at Ashton Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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