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Toby Madison works with Lakewood Ranch freshman Matthew Dugan on ball handling during a private lesson.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 29, 2015
Scoring Range

Lakewood Ranch High JV boys basketball coach Toby Madison started Mid-Range Game to offer offensive skills camps and clinics to local players.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • August 27, 2012
Autopsy of a Deal: Beneva and Fruitville

Autopsy of a Deal: Beneva and Fruitville

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Founder Betty Schoenbaum with new Executive Director Jay Berman
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jay Berman Meet and Greet

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center welcomed its new Executive Director, Jay Berman, with a Meet and Greet Wednesday, March 5. Members of the community were invited to get to know Berman over drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the Human Services Center. Berman assumed responsibilities this January and is replacing longtime Executive Director Phillip King.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An unnamed suspect stabbed two unnamed victims near Turtle Beach Wednesday night.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 18, 2016
UPDATE: Teen arrested in 'brutal attack' on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 16-year-old tourist after he allegedly stabbed two family members Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 10, 2014
FDOT aims to provide roundabout education

FDOT is spearheading a project featuring two roundabouts on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Santa (Bradenton' s Tom Jensvold) tries to get 2-year-old Evan Billingham of Lakewood Ranch to give him a high five, as Evan' s dad, Dr. Chris Dillingham, looks on.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2016
Jingle all the way in Lakewood Ranch fundraiser

The Arthritis Foundation fundraising run packed Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Emma Moneuse   Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2018
Hats off to Longboat's class of 2018

Emma Moneuse and Griffin McKee are enjoying their summers before heading to college, while Max and Jake Pettingell are gearing up for their next steps at St. Stephens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sailors catcher Owen Ayers takes his turn at the plate — before switching bats.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2019
A lucky bat helps bring Sarasota baseball back from defeat

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
News Briefs

Manatee district honors volunteers; Sheriff's office launches campaign; Buchanan speaks with business owners; Steube speaks to Republican Club; Ranch Friends initiate petition drive; and County to hold workshops.

  • East County
  • News
Tim Thurman, Alison Albee, Mike Seamon, and Patty and Chris Sileo at the 2016 event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 28, 2018
Garden Club brings back Dinner and a Movie

The event will take place April 7 at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2014
Sarasota Christian to play for state title

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team defeated Academy at the Lakes 68-59 in the FHSAA Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 18, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 20, 2009
Rain, wind hit south Longboat Key

Town staff worked to remove debris from roads on the Sarasota County side of the Key earlier today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2012
Obituary: Alice-Jean 'A.J.' McFarlin

Key and formerly of St. Louis Park, Minn., died May 31. She was 82.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Triton Bend is located near the 2900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive and is adjacent to Neptune Avenue.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2012
Triton Bend breaks ground on two homes

The homes in the long-awaited new subdivision are the first of 13 planned for the mid-Key development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tony and Cheri Bonasto’s food truck is parked in their Winding Way driveway — for now. The couple hoped to open in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 25, 2012
Sarasota County denies food-truck permit

The move stalled two retired Texans' transition from public service to feeding the public but kept Siesta Key in zoning harmony.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The new Siesta Key public beach enhancement is one major public project that will greatly alter the look of Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Reasons Sarasota is on track for a major facelift

A surging economy and ambitious public and private developments will significantly change how Sarasota County looks forever.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sustainability Manager Stevie Freeman-Montes wants the city to explore environmentally friendly projects.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City sponsors Gillespie Park compost project

The city is using Gillespie Park to test a community composting program, encouraging residents to work together and learn about the potential benefits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There are 122 speakers installed around St. Armands Circle, but leaders hope to stop the music coming out of them.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
St. Armands Muzak just won't stop

Tropical music is still being piped in through speakers along St. Armands Circle — much to the dismay of businesses and property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kate Zoltak.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
Greenbrook Walk battles pool trespassers

The Greenbrook Walk Condominium Association board members say unwanted guests have damaged property while breaking into the pool.

  • East County
  • News
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