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Josie McCrea.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.06.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2013
Commissioners discuss new attorney options tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider options for a new town attorney tonight at its 7 p.m. regular meeting at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosedale's Chad Cox flies one of his five drones over O'Brien Family Farms to do a crop analysis.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 17, 2018
Drone company has sky-high business goals in Lakewood Ranch

Pilots hope drone business takes them to new heights.

  • East County
  • News
The World of Beer location in downtown Sarasota has officially closed.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 7, 2017
World of Beer closes in downtown Sarasota

The two-story craft beer bar and restaurant has closed at 1888 Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2014
Judge rejects Colony settlement

A Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement and Chapter 11 reorganization plan was rejected in favor of converting the entire case to Chapter 7 liquidation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robin Hartill The Rev. Bruce Porter stands in the sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, which was completed in 2011.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Porter has final word at Christ Church pulpit

The Rev. Bruce Porter preached his final sermon Dec. 28, after leading the congregation for more than seven years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Francis Carroll played a major role in the development of the Lakewood Ranch community in the 1980s. She also helped develop The Glenridge, where she lives today.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 23, 2013
Your Neighbor: Mary Francis Carroll

Mary Francis Carroll has seized opportunities throughout her life with the same confidence, independence and vigor she exudes today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2009
Spooky celebrations begin at Mote.

Spooky celebrations begin at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 24, 2009
Town engineer finds roundabout flaws

The town manager received permission to spend $25,000 for a consultant to combat the city of Sarasota's roundabout proposal earlier this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
BBC Main Plaza, the Hollywood 20 ownership group that  includes entrepreneurs Eric Baird and Jesse Biter, is interested in an expanded Downtown Improvement District.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 18, 2018
Downtown group considers expansion

The Hollywood 20 property owners want the Downtown Improvement District to expand to U.S. 301, but it’s unclear whether others support the idea.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Danielle Brown and Ricardo Graziano
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 31, 2013
Sarasota Ballet to perform at Ballet Across America III

Sarasota Ballet previews their performance before taking it to The Kennedy Center.

  • Arts + Culture
Selwyn Lemchen opened his first large discount store in 1955.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2011
OBITUARY: Selwyn Lemchen

Selwyn Lemchen, 92, was a pioneer in the mass merchandising retail industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(Courtesy Catherine Luckner) Snowy plovers, shorebirds known to nest on Siesta Key, scrape "nests" out of the sand to lay their eggs.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 25, 2014
Vehicle disrupts Siesta shorebird nests

Sarasota Audubon Society members and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission suspect an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) Monday, disturbed or destroyed Siesta Key shorebird nests - including those of nesting snowy plovers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Abigail Zion is back in the area after an educational trip to Poland and Israel.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High senior experiences 'March of the Living'

Her trips includes touring concentration camps in Poland and speaking with Holocaust survivors in Israel.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Thunder notch wins; ODA swings past St. Stephen's; Hurricane Junior Golf Tour coming to the East County; Lakewood girls run to top finish

  • East County
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Joe and Maureen Beall
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Twin Shores Senior Prom

The residents and guests at Twin Shores 'senior' prom on Jan. 20 did it just like they did in high school. People got into the spirit of things dancing in their formal wear to live covers of The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Three Dog Night. And just like back in the days, the punch was spiked (but this time, everyone is of age and they planned it that way).

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  • Neighbors
John Lege originally joined the city in 2013 as finance director.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2016
City fills newly created leadership position

Finance Director John Lege will fill the role of assistant city manager as the city continues to expand its organizational structure.

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  • News
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 Chairman Michael Klauber, right, said the group is on the verge of raising $150,000 for a consultant to guide its bayfront vision.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2014
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan

The group reimagining the bayfront hosted an informational and fundraising reception for about 50 people Monday at Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The workshop has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 4 in the Manatee Room on the fourth floor of the Manatee County Government Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2011
BCC to hold workshop

The workshop is slated for 9 a.m. Oct. 4.

  • East County
  • News
Alan Anderson’s involvement goes beyond the Manatee Sarasota Building Industry Association. He sits on the MTI Foundation board and is an adviser for Manatee Technical College’s carpentry program. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2015
Conversation with Alan Anderson

East County resident Alan Anderson has been involved with the Manatee Sarasota Building Industry Association since moving in 1997 to Florida, and he has been involved with the national organization even longer.

  • East County
  • News
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