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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Ranch burglaries raise security awareness

As the holidays approach, Lakewood Ranch residents and law enforcement offer tips to battle holiday burglaries.

  • East County
  • News
Child Protection Center Executive Director Doug Staley helps unload boxes of food donated by the Gulf Gate Rotary Club.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 24, 2014
Gulf Gate Rotary donates turkeys to Child Protection Center

The Rotary Club of Gulf Gate donated 75 turkey baskets to the Child Protection Center Tuesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Some residents have seen traffic backups at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club that are backed up almost to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 1, 2014
Gate policies irk residents

Guards at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club gates are trained to ask questions and record data on those entering. But residents say the practice creates annoying backups.

  • East County
  • News
New Pass Grill’s bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant. It is $4.19, and the croissant is an additional 50 cents.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 3, 2016
Breakfasts of champions

It’s the most important meal of the day, and Longboat Key isn’t short of breakfast and brunch offerings. Check out the five brunch restaurants on (or almost on) Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eventually, Jiggs Landing may be expanded to have walking trails and boardwalks on property north of Jiggs, on the Evers Reservoir.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
Manatee County fishing for improvements

Jiggs Landing expansion could lure more visitors.

  • East County
  • News
"Giselle" runs April 26 and 27. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 17, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet's 'Giselle' showcases the company's development

The Sarasota Ballet’s take on ‘Giselle’ reveals some modern themes with a mature company.

  • Arts + Culture
A mass of non-perishable goods turned into the Marine Rescue headquarters building.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
Manatee County staff unites at quarterly leadership training

At its quarterly leadership training Sept. 11, Manatee County government department directors and managers took a rare moment to come together as a unit.

  • East County
  • News
Debbi White, Joshua Devine, Emma Devine , Stevie Romero, Lacey Knispel and Derek Dutcher perform in “The 1940’s Radio Hour” at Players Mainstage. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 15, 2017
Players sets the dial for nostalgia in Walton Jones’ 'The 1940s Radio Hour'

The Players Centre for Performing Arts holiday show utilizes the strength of its musicians to offer a slice of 1942.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2010
Town Commission chooses whiter sand

The Town Commission chose sand at its regular workshop that could cost taxpayers approximately $50 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Despite the reduction in speed from U.S. 41 to Old Bradenton Road, Ringling College of Art and Design staff and students say cars frequently speed through the campus — a hazard they hoped to eliminate by closing the street to vehicular traffic.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2015
Street stakes

Despite numerous appeals from Ringling College staff and students, the Sarasota City Commission declined to vacate a portion of Old Bradenton Road on the school’s campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ethan Hawke in "First Reformed." Photo source: Kanopy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2019
Binge Blog: Happy and sad at the same time

This week’s picks, "Nathan For You" starring Nathan Fielder and "First Reformed" starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried, give advice to struggling businesses and search for truth in a cold, dark world.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Harvest United Methodist Church Rev. Steve Price tries to get out on the court at least twice a week.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2015
King of His Court

Harvest United Methodist Church co-pastor Steve Price won the National Men’s 50s Clay Court Doubles Championship Oct. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jill Brunson of Chic on the Cheap and Nancy Taussig of Barefoot Weddings
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Party on the Patio

Longboat Key Chamber members mingled Tuesday, July 9, at the chamber office to network and get to know their business community. Approximately 50 people attended where they enjoyed horderves and jazz and classical guitar played by Marc Manino.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sands Robnick.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Robert DeNiro in "The Family."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 16, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The Family'

Robert DeNiro plays Giovanni Manzoni, the patriarch of a family who has been placed in the witness protection program.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 9, 2017
Orchid Ball sponsors get a sneak peak of Chagall exhibit

Event supporters were among the first to see the Selby Marc Chagall exhibit at a preview party on Feb. 8.

  • Black Tie
Miami senior Max Andrews, who won the men's singles title at last year's tournament, and junior teammate Christian Langmo will be back again at this year's event.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2016
Tennis tournament challenges players to adjust to clay

Prestige of Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic grows as tourney slides into seventh season.

  • East County
  • Sports
A sandbar stretches out from the groin at the south end of Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2016
Why can’t Longboat dredge its sandbars?

There’s a treasure trove of sand less than 100 yards from the shores of Longboat Key. So why don’t officials see sand source potential?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Village banners sporting fresh look

The banners hanging throughout the Village on Ocean Boulevard are looking a lot cleaner, thanks to the Siesta Key Village Association.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Beth Knopik and Chairwoman Rosemary Angeleri
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
In The Pink

In The Pink

  • Black Tie
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