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Rick Rogala survived 11 months as a prisoner of war in North Korea.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 22, 2013
Veteran regains love for country

Rick Rogala lost faith in his country as a prisoner of war in North Korea in 1968. Now, he cherishes his country.

  • East County
  • News
A coyote was spotted in the dunes.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • August 31, 2018
Longboat residents concerned for pets after coyote sightings

Residents learn at workshop island might be home to two mating pairs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anderson and Jonathan Angel
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 25, 2015
Your Town

Your Town Column

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 4, 2014
Longboat Key Town Commission releases Sept. 8 agenda

Plans for the first regular meeting are in place after the commission's summer hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Luca Whitaker, Lily Pierson, Jaden Haley, Sandra Elsadek and Derrian Gobourne
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics helps five athletes achieve stardom

All five have placed high in national competitions.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elena Williams tries a virtual reality simulation at An Evening at the Avant-Garde on March 18 at Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College becomes first art and design school to offer virtual reality degree

Starting in the fall of 2018, Ringling College of Art and Design students can get a BFA in VR.

  • Arts + Culture
Gus Andreone, 105, talks about serving under Gen. Patton in World War II.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 8, 2017
World War II: Call of duty

In 1944, Gus Andreone found himself going from golf instructor to serving under Patton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • March 2, 2012
Country Star Back in Town to Support Lakewood Ranch Charity

Country Star Back in Town to Support Lakewood Ranch Charity

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Max Drewett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Photo by Randi Donahue
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 12, 2013
Christmas displays light up Sarasota

The return of the holidays means the return of the season of light shows throughout Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District South Supervisor Michelle Patterson Bloom says construction traffic for the new Costco site is impacting roads paid for by residents of Heritage Harbour.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2019
Who will fill Costco-related potholes?

East Bradenton construction traffic impacting Heritage Harbour roads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Manfred Welfonder and Chuck Whittall

Whose development project proposal will Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners select? All unit owner eyes are on Manfred Welfonder and Chuck Whittall in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River linebacker Zach Maugherman celebrates after his interception in the second quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 13, 2013
Pirates sail to victory over Seminoles

The Braden River High defense forced six turnovers to propel the Pirates to a 31-14 victory over Southeast Sept. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Published book marks new peak for brothers

Part-time resident C. Robert Logue and his brother, Michael Logue, create 'From the Top of the Mountains.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Transition Sarasota volunteer Adam McIntosh gleans tomatoes at Enza Zaden Research Facility located in Myakka City.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • August 15, 2019
Waste Not

Glean (verb): to gather grain or other produce left in the fields by reapers after a seasonal harvest.

  • LWR Life
Contractors for Verizon have been installing conduit and fiber to link south-island cell antennas mounted on buildings with its cell network.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 10, 2019
Town's underground utilities project gets ready to dig

Work on east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive isn't part of voter-approved project but also involves running underground cables.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Monaca Onstad, SMR's director of community relations, visits with Gary Balch, the co-owner of Maggie's Seafood, at The Market.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 11, 2018
SMR exec produces with successful farmers market in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Proponents painted the expansion of Knights Trail Park to accommodate new sporting clays courses as an economic development and tourism tool, while opponents cited sound pollution and environmental concerns.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 9, 2015
County approves gun range expansion

The Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved the rezone of 43 acres next to Knights Trail Park to allow new sporting clays courses Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota student activists Katy Cartlidge, Regan Fox, Hailey Landry join Parkland students Delaney Tarr, Sarah Chadwick, John Barniff and Brenden Duff in a discussion about ending gun violence in schools.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 28, 2018
Parkland students stop in Sarasota during "Road to Change" tour

Local Sarasota student activists joined students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to discuss an end to gun violence during a town hall on June 27 at Selby Library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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