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Lakewood Ranch High senior Richie Morales steps up to the plate. Baseball is one of the sports on hold for the foreseeable future.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 1, 2020
East County high schools feel effects of sports stoppage

Three athletic directors talk the impact of not hosting events and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brett Hutchens, a principal at Casto, talks about the  Center Point project in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2019
Impressive Center Point complex comes to Lakewood Ranch; More traffic to follow

Lakewood Ranch gets another restaurant hub with the development of the Center Point project.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 11, 2010
Lovebirds take a second shot at amour

Henry Denker's comedy, 'The Second Time Around,' tells the story of four adult children who go comically crazy when their widowed parents meet, fall in love and decide to 'shack up' -instead of getting married.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosemary District residents David Lough and Debbie Trice show off concept images developed for a park near the intersection of Central Avenue and Boulevard of the Arts, part of an ongoing effort to create a park in the community.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2020
Rosemary District continues push for parkland

The city agreed to pursue the purchase of property in the neighborhood, but a deal is not yet finalized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eva Rey |
  • September 5, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall update

Those who have lived in Florida long enough to recognize the waxing and waning seasonal population will inevitably ask about the summer workload at Town Hall, the number of service requests we receive, and where I am going for my vacation this year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
CYD Executive Director Karen Bogues thanks community leaders for their contributions to the organization during the 2015 Leadership Breakfast.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 9.8.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 111  N. Warbler Lane  was built in 1976 . It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,251 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 4, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Mary Kaye and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman with Barbara Burkett and Jeanne Corbin
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Politicians make stops in Sarasota

Led by Chairman Joe Gruters, the Republican Party of Sarasota is attracting the attention of primary hopefuls.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 287th graduating from Southeastern Guide Dogs.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 5, 2020
Southeastern Guide Dogs brings renewed hope to graduates

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosted its 287th graduation Feb. 28 and brought a sense of independence to nine clients.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.17

Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The county received two petitions from Siesta Key residents in April, prompting the county to consider prohibiting parking on these streets.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 11, 2015
County Commission to address roadway worries

Sarasota County commissioners will consider banning parking on the sides of Avenida Milano and Avenida Madera on Siesta Key at Tuesday's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 12, 2010
Toll road stickers wreak havoc

Bay Isles and Islandside residents are being urged not to place SunPass toll-road stickers on their windshields, until it's determined why they are interfering with the operation of the Bay Isles south gate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 12, 2017
All Angels reunites over brunch

Church members gathered for a welcome back brunch on Nov. 12 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In terms of points, the district continues to maintain its position as the third highest school district in Florida, behind St. John’s and Gilchrist counties
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 11, 2019
School district announces official state-provided grades

Sarasota County Schools was one of 24 Florida school districts to earn an A grade for the 2018-2019 academic year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Actors perform in FST’s production of The Velveteen Rabbit in 2016. Photo courtesy  Matthew Holler.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 4, 2020
Sarasota theaters partner to bring arts education to students

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Florida Studio Theatre are bringing free arts programming to Sarasota County School students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Shelli Freeland Eddie
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
Forum introduces City Commission applicants

A neighborhood association meeting in Alta Vista served as the first chance for many residents to learn about contenders for openings on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has 28 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2020
Two more COVID-19 patients die at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

The hospital is implementing new safety protocols in hopes of limiting the spread of the disease within the facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
To sell 15 Colony Beach & Tennis Resort acres at auction, Yablon said the association would need an 80% vote of the unit owners to dissolve the condo association.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2015
Yablon proposes selling Colony land at auction

What’s the best way to maximize the price of the coveted Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Property? The association’s president believes it’s selling the land to the highest bidder.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Owner seeks new leases in life of plaza

How does $0 rent sound for three years? The rent is still too darn high for prospective Whitney Beach tenants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 28, 2019
Benjamin Gilkey Fund reimagines Michael's On East with Golden Ticket fundraiser

The fund for innovative cancer research put on a Willy Wonka-themed fundraiser Sept. 28.

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